I like having a light near the fan to suck out bugs, but it requires removing the screen. So 2 questions - Is the light on the maxxshade bright enough to attract bugs? And, Can you still easily remove the screen with the shade attached?

Okay to start with you need to use 40 or 60-80 grit sand paper and sand the underneath of the top mounting, also sand up,the edge and around where the screws go. This is to provide a KEY for the SikaFlex to grab onto or it will not adhere correctly. After its screwed down then apply SikaFlex to the area around the screws. Important DO NOT move the 4 screw plates from there positions, this is because they need to stay there so the MaxxFan is pulled down onto the seal in the groove, you can either push down carefully from the top to align the holes to fit the screws or with the help of a second person remove the mesh screen underneath and get the person to carefully pull down on the crossbar on each side to pull the top assembly down to get the screws in. SikaFlex 221 is an excellent adhesive/sealant we started using it back in the 80s here in QUEENSLAND Australia building truck bodies and to repair leaks in truck body roofs that had been sealed with silicone a useless sealant. But as i said it needs a KEY which is provided by sanding the plastic as it has problems adhering to it to provide a 100% weatherproof seal. With metal sheets we eventually stopped using pop rivets and just used the Sikaflex to seal the joints.

Thanks it was a very good video. Behaved stupidly and cracked the hatch. A new sunroof hatch is much cheaper but now I'm looking for one like this instead, it sits in the space for the toilet and shower so it might be good to have mechanical ventilation instead. Good you showed the dark mode add-on with light. There may be one like that too. Thanks that was really helpful.

At about 1:00 your Max Fan fits the same hole perfect. But just so everyone knows. There are 2 sizes that you can order. The standard USA size is 35 squared. The European size is 40 squared.

How do you compare CTEK to VICTRON?

Do these come with wall mounted controls or do you have to buy those controls separately?

My maxfan sucks. Beeps sll the time and its brand new. Will never buy another.

The way it fixes to the roof is awful. It's similar to Fiamma skylights - screwed & from above. First of all screwing is not necessary (Remis & Heki don't) and from above is just asking for trouble. A far better way are the ones that clamp on from below. That way everything is hidden from the weather. There are no screw holes to leak or mess up the edge for the next time you replace it with a different type of skylight. Can you get that blind in a solid material? I'd want to block out all light.

How are your clearances between the fill pipe and the exhaust pipe? I’m finding I can’t meet the correct clearances there because the exhaust pipe is mounted only 6cm away from the chassis rails

You mentioned the dust filter. Mine doesn't appear to have a dust filter. Where is it fitted on the unit

I’ve replaced both Fantastic Fans in my rv twice in 4 years so I think this will be a logical choice. I’ve not researched this fan as of yet but from the looks of it I could use them while it’s actually raining. This is something that I couldn’t do with the Fantastic Fans. I do miss having them and it’s helpful to know these can be used in either intake or exhaust mode as I love setting one to intake and the other to exhaust to get a perfect flow of fresh air. Excellent video.

I wanted to use a Intel NUC mini PC. I'm currently bidding used NUC5i3RYH that requires only 12-14V. It could be an easier way for some people to use already build mini PC. But... not for me :) I'll backoff from that auction :) you inspired me with that M3-ATX! I wasn't even thinking about building my own Mini PC, using some Mini MBoard, etc. Thank you! :)

Thank you! 9 years since you uploaded this and I’ve been looking everywhere (including the ctek site) for an explanation of the differences and benefits of each component. You’ve explained in 6 minutes what I’ve spent hours trying to find! Again, thank you.

These are extremely low quality and have huge failure rates. Before people go spending the extreme prices they ask for them. Iv had every part fail on ours in one year. Motor. Control board. Button board. Buyer beware.

How do you take of the blind once it is fitted?

Do they these panels for Renault traffic.

Knapp 3 Monate ist der Lüfter in meinem Van im Betrieb. Nachts für ca. 3-4 Stunden täglich und es kommen sehr unangenehme piep Geräusche aus dem Lüfter Motor.Schlafen im Van dabei ist unmöglich.Das Lüfter Rad ist auch mächtig am „eiern“… Laut Aussage des Händlers aus Buchen gibt MaxxFan da nur ein Jahr Gewährleistung auf den Lüfter.Ich wollte fragen welche Erfahrung habt ihr mit MaxxFan gemacht?

Thank you! ☺

Hello there can you tell me where you purchased the 4 actuator kit for the bed please? Thank you

After watching several videos on choosing the best fan you have definitely convinced me that this is the proper fan for me to install. Thanks for sharing 👍

Mini (Winter) Solar Tip: You can gradually turn down a boiler and all other hungry electricity consumers with the "5000W dimmer". Ebay €7. I run 5 dimmers in parallel on an 850W inverter. Kettle 2.2KW at 150W runs 12 hours a day, so the water is always hot. The room is also nicely heated. 2.5KW washing machine runs in parallel with dimmed to 200...400W. Iron, dishwasher, oven, electric heater, coffee machine, all internal heating are throttled with me. Videos about it on my channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3SVoJ-YeKebnpI The inverter stays cool, quiet and the MOSFETs remain intact because extreme current peaks no longer arrive at the inverter. Now every Mini PV Inverter is enough to sell large devices. So, with the dimmer, all internal heaters/devices can be converted into base load devices that stay almost permanently ON, drawing very little current directly from the PV. With a wattmeter / energy cost measuring device you can then measure this perfectly in order to set the dimmer optimally. A little hint (for everyone else): Energy cannot be saved. So if I want to boil my water, I always have to use the same amount of energy for one liter. Christian's method relies on a longer period of time with less power in order to be able to use the power provided by the PV as efficiently as possible - so consumption peaks are intercepted. In the end, the energy consumption should even be (slightly) higher due to the interposition of the dimmer, but it doesn't matter, since more efficient coverage by the PV system and therefore better use of the self-generated energy............................. ... ...

@4:05 Close. The voltage-boosting 20A D250 and the alternator-voltage Smartpass isolator run in parallel until the battery back voltage > alternator voltage. From that point on the D250 goes it alone. The 20A+80A max (or +120A in newer Smartpasses) can only happen in Bulk stage, for which the alternator is probably grateful.

Hi there. I would like to know what the maximum wattage of solar panels that can be used with the ctek 250. Can it handle 2 x 250w solar panels?

outstanding. THANKS! this is sealing the deal for me.......... I appreciate your efforts.

great vid thank you,please confirm if this double poled or not ?

Is this a l3 h2? Would you mind sharing which size tanks/ where you got the tanks from?

Nice video. These are Not suitable for LifePO4, correct ?

Great video. I want to straight up replace my already installed Dometic Fantastic Fan with this one. Do you know if it will fit into the existing cut out? Are all the fans basically the same size?

Thank you, I had decided on the maxxfan for my SUV, and still haven't desided on which model, my budget won't allow all the bells and whistles as you have but the screen was something that here in CA, USA is important because they have replaced our wheat feilds with rice and mosquitoes are so thick, and I'm sensitive to their bite I guess it's like snake poison or maybe because they spray and mosquitoes carry it. Anyway I want both intake and exhust control, and wish I could find a way to control the speeds without paying $200 more, for the more than 4 speeds. I'm unable to install it myself but I'm looking for that solution, as my blood pressure is so low that I pass out in 90 degree temps, and I could only afford a dark blue/black SUV and I'm still having to address a wheelchair carrier, which on hot days I fear by the time the wheelchair is secured the SUV will be boiling.

Hi, you made this video 4 years ago, I wanted to ask you if you still have the batteries and if you are still happy. Thank you.

Very well presented video but no mention of the earthing arrangements. With a suitable earth you could leave out the RCD switches and got straight to RCBOs for each circuit. This would free up 4 ways in the CU and allow to you to subdivide the circuits further or install a smaller CU. The reverse polarity is not normally a problem on AC equipment (for functionality but it is if you only have single pole switches as a circuit that you think is "off" will actually be "on") but you could plug in a polarity tester in a socket in the vehicle and then set your polarity switch to suit. But belt and braces always keep your trousers up, and who wants to be caught with your pants down! Great explanations and graphics and the lack of music was much appreciated. Thank you for the video 👍🏻

Great video, thank you. I got a camper and just bought me a 2nd hand d250s. if I mount it and add a 230 volts charger plugged to the auxiliary battery, will it also charge the start battery, or do I really need the smartpass?

Circuit board issues! Takes over 3 months to get replacement parts.

I have 2 banks of LFP700Ps for my build, 770lbs!

I just ordered 1400ah of Winston

Are you able to help me with my build? Do you have any contact details?

Can you tell or show me how you fitted the door flyscreen with no gaps on the closing side?

Some installers put a layer of sealant over the screw holes - I notice you didn't and am curious if you had any leaks or if the screws corroded at all?

Hi there how many boards are used in this conversion thanks Brian

Thank you for Video ! I know now which fan I want. If you’d be so kind part number or link for night shade & dust filter ? Please thanks in advance

Have you got a video of where you wired it in to please?

Hi, nice conversion . Can i ask where you get the inner wall shaped/molded wall panels from to give a factory look?

Thanks. This video helps a lot! If you may I do have two questions. 1) I do have three AGM leisure batteries with 115ah each, can I still use the CTEK 250SE? I read that is limited to up 300ah. 2) I'm doing a research about the usage of CTEK Smartpass along with 250SE, which benefits I will have with that? What's the pros and cons to use only the 250SE?

Very safe units to use.

Thanks for the video! Very helpful. Also, doesn't seem like a bad spot you got yourself there! :)

Great video, love the shade, my first time ever seeing this...fitted my Maxxair Fan, had issues with the line up...got there, great product, looking fwd to a shade. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇬🇧🚐🚌

Thank you for sharing and helping others to avoid problems.👍

Lovely project. I am just wondering where to get this nice vinyl cover???

Do you find sunlight wakes you up with this colour lid? I am unsure of which tint to go for

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