MaxxFan Deluxe RV UPGRADE - Are they WORTH IT?

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Sometimes, that ONE upgrade can make RVing just that much better!
That was our thoughts on our newest RV upgrade, the MaxxAir fan. It's one of the better known fan models, and we decided it was time for Ginny to get a BIG upgrade!
Tag along in this video as we upgrade our old vent fans to the MaxxAir Fan Deluxe!
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00:00 Introduction
01:32 First step!
05:25 Next steps
09:58 TEST
12:39 Our thoughts

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@frankmitzen2008 11 ай бұрын

The roof sealant tape that you put under the flange of the fan is designed to be used on top of the flange over the dicor, you should use butyl tape under the flange for sealing to the roof opening

@bounderchris 11 ай бұрын

Exactly what I came here to say. You have problems guys it’s going to leak.. you need to use butyl tape under that piece and then dicor over it and THEN you COULD use that tape you had over the dicor… which I wouldn’t even recommend nor do the professionals. The butyl tape is what seals it and stops the leaks and the dicor is the secondary protection or water flashing… you have no seal except for the secondary so it may seem fine now but the problem is if you don’t get that other tape off soon (which is going to be a major problem being on the edge most likely) it’s going to get even harder to remove…

@Jeff-and-Joe 11 ай бұрын

When I installed these fans in my Transcend 221RB, the flange did need to be cut down. But then I checked and the old flange from the stock fans actually fit! Problem solved with no cutting. And I agree. Peeling back Dicor is the worst job ever.

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

We got lucky, I was worried that we were going to have to cut ours!! 😆

@SkylinersYeti 10 күн бұрын

I have one in my travel trailer. It moves a lot of air but for it to work most efferently a window needs to be opened to let air in. I also use it when traveling on dusty roads. I set it to suck air air in and pressurize the trailer to reduce the amount of dust that comes into the trailer. I am still looking for an automotive filter to put in the fan to even reduce dust even more.

@redsnowplow7985 11 ай бұрын

Great install you two. Be cognizant of the fan exhaust function in the bathroom. Don't have it on high when flushing the toilet...it will draw the sewer gasses into the bathroom. Also, if y'all want another fan in the bedroom you can pull another wire thru the ceiling from the living room and have 12v power. We have an '18 2600RB and that's how I got power to the bedroom ceiling vent.

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Good points!

@creditguy4922 11 ай бұрын

You both work well as a team. I would love to see the outtakes of all the curse words and stuff that didn’t work. Safe travels

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

🤣🤣 there were some words spoken! We really are a good team ❤️ thanks so much for joining on our adventures

@ThomasPetter 2 ай бұрын

Dicor Tips : 1) hair drier makes it softer/easier to remove. 2) put down two parallel lines, 2 inches apart, with your seam in the middle, then fill in using a circular pattern (looks like a "pro" did it)

@oldbiker57 Ай бұрын

Two parallel lines of what? Some kind of tape?

@ThomasPetter Ай бұрын

@@oldbiker57 dicor self-leveling lap sealant

@KS-2 11 ай бұрын

Good morning. Great video, very informative. If you have not watched him, RV with Tito DIY is a great channel. He has some good tips on removing Dicor and cleaning the roof without damaging. He also does a lot of other projects on their RV’s and it’s just fun to watch. He keeps showing off these Wago connectors for wiring and seems to really like them. They seem almost too easy to use, ;). Safe travels and we look forward to the next video.

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you! I'll have to check him out!

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

Buy this fan here: amzn.to/3YsGf7c Check out etrailer at etrailer.com What do you guys think of the new fans?! Let us know! Love ya'll ❤

@markulrichrun 11 ай бұрын

Definitely a good upgrade. I recently installed one that is similar to max air fan but is only the fan itself, not the top vent. Which means to install, you don't have to do all the stuff on the roof, just switch out the fan. However, the MaxxAir fan definitely is the best and has the most options. Especially for full-timers like you, worth the time/cost for this upgrade.

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

I just saw a video on the insert a couple of days ago. Interesting!

@larrybrackley3249 11 ай бұрын

Howdy you two ... When we ordered our 2022 Rockwood mini lite 2109s it came standard with a maxxair fan ... One of the options was to add another maxxair fan over the bed which we did so our little 20-foot trailer has two Maxair fans and we love them ... Good job you guys ... I do believe we still need the name that goat

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

Hey, Larry! The goat does still need a name! 😆

@larrybrackley3249 11 ай бұрын

Hey Mike one of your other upgrades I'm interested in was the snappads is that something that eliminates any other type of leveling blocks or do you still on occasion need to use plastic leveling blocks under them .. I mentioned before that Alton Brown also has a screaming goat so maybe in honor of him and his Q kitchen you could name the goat Alton

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

@larrybrackley3249 @larrybrackley3249 good question! I have all but gotten rid of my leveling blocks. I did keep a few for certain spots and using them on the tires to level, but I got rid of almost all of them

@user-et5em5lc2c 11 ай бұрын

Great upgrade. We did our bathroom and bunkhouse with these. Huge difference! But getting that sealant up is a challenge

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

It really is!

@Brigand231 11 ай бұрын

Neat, congrats on your upgrade!

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@danharvey61 11 ай бұрын

Good job! Great video and a great couple.

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

@toddcaldwell5614 11 ай бұрын

Had one in our 25 ft mallard .Really moved the air . Now that we have the fifth wheel I can only put it in the bathroom

@Freightmeister 11 ай бұрын

Coincidentally I just installed a Maxxair Deluxe in our rig this weekend. Love it !

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

Good choice!

@FS-vh7mf 10 күн бұрын

Great video

@bethalexander4257 11 ай бұрын

we have the one way air out Maxx fan. works great but would really like to have air flow in and out.. your install made me feel that that is possible. Thank you!

@kevincameron8437 11 ай бұрын

Great job on the install and e Trailer is a great site for camping gear.

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I was surprised how much stuff they had on there. I'm gonna have to buy some stuff for the truck! 😆

@ricklaplante1687 11 ай бұрын

Great video, a future upgrade. I just received my tow slip on mirrors from etrailer for our "21" GMC they're perfect. Took your advice just ordered Dicor and tape. Thanks guys.

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

Great to hear! So glad we could help! ❤️

@bettyjorodgers8552 11 ай бұрын

Great information. Thank you.

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@CellasChariot 11 ай бұрын

oooooooooo Fancy!!!! Ya, you can't be all sweaty and yucky and sleep properly LOL Yay for upgrades!

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

🤣 we're excited!! Happy to hear from you! ❤️

@AKRichardM 11 ай бұрын

I like the Maxxair fans. I’ve needed to replace the controller board once in four years but it was simple.

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

Good to know, thanks!

@markwitt9299 7 күн бұрын

They make 12 v ac for solar

@OneStrangeJourney 11 ай бұрын

Great vid! I have been redoing all my Dicor on our 5th wheel and one tip I can give you for the future is Dicor comes off easy when it’s hot out. Like you can pull it off with your fingers nearly. At least on my rig that’s what I noticed. Also did you all get a new mic? Audio sounds so clear.

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip! We noticed that on the second fan. We were afraid it was going to be too gummy if it was warm! No new mic, I guess it was just a beautiful morning 😍

@enz6312 11 ай бұрын

I've bought from etrailer for many years. They have excellent customer service and reviews/ HowTO videos for most if their items.

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

Good to hear!

@MNP208 11 ай бұрын

We installed a new fan, but noticed it sucks odors out of the toilet. We rarely run it in the "out" direction.

@JohnT.4321 11 ай бұрын

We love your videos but we wish they were longer.

@bluecaka69 11 ай бұрын

Any issues with voltage on the fan I’ve heard you need a 12v regulator

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

No issues so far! Love them

@badasstrucker79 11 ай бұрын

don’t know if you looked in the ceiling of the one you don’t think has wiring but ours had wires for 2nd ac and a fan in there just have to use fan with remote just a thought

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

We didn't attempt the third one! I read several posts that said said our model didn't have any wiring. What model do you have?

@badasstrucker79 11 ай бұрын

we have an Adrenaline 29ss bumper pull toy hauler never hurts to look from bottom and see

@cooperdog8371 11 ай бұрын

For a second A/C, it would have to be a 50amp wired camper.-John

@misteraon 11 ай бұрын

Pull the flange down on your third vent. There is a good possibility that Grand Design already has wiring in place to convert from a vent to a fan. At least that is what I’ve heard anyway.

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

I'm gonna have to look! I've had a couple of people mention that

@bryanstaten5585 11 ай бұрын

Pro tip....next time you need to seal, scrap the dicor and go with longer lasting commercial contractor grade Sika-Flex sealant. The rv industry uses dicor because it doesn't last and they want you to keep buying it over and over.

@cchambersglenn 11 ай бұрын

Did you compare the max air fan vs the fantastic fan? I’d be interested in the differences between these fans. Thank you!😊

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

We don't have the Fantastic Fans, but I hear they're great too!

@misteraon 11 ай бұрын

Big advantage of the MaxxAir fans is their flange design. You can swap out with another MaxxAir fan without having to remove the flange once converted over.

@robertc3383 11 ай бұрын

Plastic scrapers can help you avoid tearing your "ruff". 😂

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

Good point! 👍

@Zenmartian 11 ай бұрын

how tall is it ?

@lifererouted 11 ай бұрын

From the site: Opening size: 14" wide x 14" long Overall dimensions: 23" long x 16-7/16" wide x 5" tall Mounting flange dimensions: 16-1/2" long x 16-1/2" wide Garnish dimensions: 16-3/8" long x 16-3/8" wide Vent extends above roof: When closed: 5" When open: 9-5/16"