Maxxfan Deluxe Install - Self Build Camper Van

[@snoman1999]

For anyone thinking of installing a fan (or fans).... We have a Large Heki roof light/vent at the rear of our van so no room to instal a second fan.. With this cracked open and the MAXXAIR fan on, this still creates a lovely cooling effect in our van (6m van conversion) with the fan set on 30% (extracting air) , so depending on yr set up, maybe 1 fan would suffice ?! 🤔 Another van build Masterclass by Mr V...👍🏼 Also a MASSIVE shout out to Leisure Vehicle Services who were BRILLIANT in sorting out an installation problem I had 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 🚐💨❤️

[@GregVirgoe]

Ian Snowdon you are 100% right there Ian, if you only have budget for 1 fan I would recommend doing exactly what you suggest 👍🏼😀

[@LVS-tradeleisure]

Thanks Ian 👍🏻👍🏻

[@timdey9407]

After your travels Greg would you strongly recommend a second fan ?

[@davetate8082]

Hi Greg, great videos, just wondering if you have had any problems with you max fan rattling when driving, I’ve just fitted one in my Citroen relay and it’s driving me mad,I have heard that max fan do an anti rattle kit but haven’t seen any for sale Cheers

[@danhardie.9]

Absolute legend. I followed Greg’s instructions and fitted my own MaxxFan deluxe . Great advice and tutorial. Now onto flooring and insulation. Will be following Greg’s sprinter build videos!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you 🙏🏼 glad you liked it

[@donjones3355]

Greg, We miss all of your new van conversion videos! Am I the only person that wants Greg to sell his Sprinter so we can watch him convert another van? :-)

[@GregVirgoe]

I do enjoy doing the build, but you are on your own with that thought at the moment :D lol

[@donjones3355]

@@GregVirgoe I think my comment will get 1,000 likes. So if I hit 1,000 likes, will you agree to do another conversion? Come on people, hit like on my comment please. :-)

[@GregVirgoe]

It will be incredible if you can do that. 👍🏼😀

[@gp8155]

Big thanks Greg & Co. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole series and I look forward to you telling us you've been offered more money than you can say no to so you'll be building another soon! 🤗

[@GregVirgoe]

We’re just getting ready to set off on a huge adventure very soon

[@jeepster2496]

Woohoo!! Another video, I have been suffering withdrawal symptoms. Keep them coming,😊😊👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Sorry, about the little break, but I'm back on it now don't worry :D

[@Davimac28]

Greg, this is a great professional vid, detailed, demonstration of what to do and remove and refit a ceiling fan. Also a full product list of what to use to complete the job.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Dave, hope it was useful to you.

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

Another perfectly executed project by the master (and his camera person)!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you John 👍🏼😊

[@xavierdeville9885]

I will comment on this video because it's the last of the build serie. Sir, your videos are excellent and teached me a lot! I would like to say a big THANK YOU for all the time you spent to make those videos! I had never found a so complete build videos since now. The only thing that continues to bother me it's the reflectix thing. Some ppl said that it needs to have a gap to be effective; and using it as a vapor barrier is a mistake because it will capture the moisture inside the insulation in place to let the wall breath naturally. Those ppl said that condensation will be on the steel of the van. As an expert in this domain (by your job), what is your opinion? So, again, a big thank you! If you plan to come in Belgium, I will be glad to offer you a drink and see and discuss about you van and conversion :)

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Xavier, I was asked the exact same question at the insulation workshop earlier this year. I proceeded to calculate how much moisture would be present in the air when you are insulating your van using psychometrics. With the volume in the walls it was only a couple of grams literally one or two drips. Nothing at all basically to worry about. In this application we are not using the reflectix as a radiant reflector but just as a vapour barrier. It has no insulation value. I have studied and worked in this industry for over 30yrs. We insulate cold surfaces for a living so they don’t sweat and condensate. I can prove it with science and through experience. You can trust my method 100%. 👍🏼

[@kenhurley4441]

@@GregVirgoe Ventilation is the key to condensation (yes and proper insulation). You "aired" this one out mate! You have a lot of "fans" out there in KZbin land.

[@GregVirgoe]

Ken Hurley I see what you did there 😂👍🏼thanks

[@hunty1970]

Was only thinking yesterday that I’d not seen any new videos. Hope all is ok in van life world 👍

[@GregVirgoe]

It’s all good Darren, have got lots of great videos coming out on regular basis now

[@craigieboy66]

Have two of these fitted to my van, can't fault them. They have been great, especially as you can run the one in the bedroom all night as they are so quiet at lower speeds. Great videos Greg.

[@GregVirgoe]

craig finnie yeah we love them too have been massive asset to our van

[@kevgermany]

Was just thinking how well the mastic had stuck and sealed when you said we'd be thinking it hadn't.... Nice job. Thanks for sharing.

[@kenhurley4441]

You didn't even "vent" when you found the blown fuse! That's "airy"! Nice video.

[@GregVirgoe]

Ken Hurley I’ve had my moments on the build but that was a simple mistake and thankfully an easy fix 😀

[@wegenforum]

@@GregVirgoe liked the led on the fusebox witch tells you when a fuse is dead. Wish I had such a fusebox on our van

[@katcankan7129]

Another good installation Greg 😊. I personally prefer the screen option for the interior & l have never seen one before! Good to know that it is available.

[@GregVirgoe]

Having lived with daylight through the roof for a year now we are quite used to waking up with the sunrise :D The internal shades have the same fixing location and the plain surround.

[@katcankan7129]

@@GregVirgoe 😊

[@toronado455]

@@GregVirgoe thanks for demonstrating the shade option! seems like a great option.

[@UnravellingTravelling]

We are literally just building our frame from your other video ready to install this exact fan so thanks for uploading it when you did!! Absolute legend

[@GregVirgoe]

Perfect timing, how cool is that :D

[@sharoncrawford01]

Fantastic, thanks for this Greg, just what I've been waiting for. Now just need your wiring video and I think I'll be good to go 😀 no excuse to procrastinate any more after that, and watch your videos for the gazillionth time, there's a new adventure to be had!

[@GregVirgoe]

Sharon Crawford ok I shall get right onto that now then 😀 Thanks so much for boosting my view count. Best wishes with your own build 👍🏼

[@sharoncrawford01]

@@GregVirgoe thanks Greg :-)

[@Yahoomediaclub]

Most definitely the tidiest installation of the MaxxFan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Jono 👍🏼😃

[@alextot4484]

Nice to see you back Greg. As always very helpful video. Thank you.

[@StudioDaVeed]

What is so cool about this install; IF/when(?) the fan quits, the swap out is clean and quick, no caulk to worry about. I'm having two installed as the rubber roof is being replaced in my motor home.

[@GregVirgoe]

Studio DaVeed they just work brilliantly and are so quiet on the low settings. We could not be happier with them and I’m sure you will be too 😃

[@StudioDaVeed]

@@GregVirgoe Thanks for the reply! Do you use the thermostat function regularly? Living in hot and humid Iowa; I intend to put that to full use when the motor home is parked/stored at home. (I'll be on shore power.) Are the temp settings pretty accurate? Any tips/suggestions on the setting? Fan speed for this use? Go higher than you might think or lower? Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@GregVirgoe]

Studio DaVeed as we are rarely out of the van we normally just use the manual on off and rarely go above 50% speed as they move do much air it creates a good vent rate. I can’t comment on accuracy but it’s a good feature to have.

[@StudioDaVeed]

@@GregVirgoe 10-4, thanks!

[@nmartin5551]

I love it that you had a repeat performance of sticking your head through!

[@PaullElliott]

Great tutorial greg. Was kind of satisfying watching that old sealant come off! Your build has been a bible to watch and can't wait to start the build myself. Big thumbs up 👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Paul Elliott a huge thanks for following me along this journey. Hope you will stay with us for what happens next

[@PaullElliott]

@@GregVirgoe yes I most definitely will be! Looking forward to the journey Greg👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Paul Elliott awesome! great to have you with us 👍🏼

[@raychambers3646]

Bet your glad you made a really good job of fixing that, looks like a good work out for your arms!

[@GregVirgoe]

It was making me puff a bit 😊

[@toronado455]

Nice video! I was wishing you would show the lid closing and clearing the newly repositioned solar panels, but obviously it all fits very nicely! 😊

[@GregVirgoe]

Really sorry I missed that bit, the video was getting very long. Yes, there was lots of clear space. Thank you 😊

[@woolleycodwanderers4833]

Nice job as always Greg 👍 really good camera work Lou 👍 ... 🤗❤️👵🏼🐾🐾🤠

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Jane & Graham, Lou is delighted that she got a mention in the comments. Hope you are both enjoying your van. See you soon 😀

[@woolleycodwanderers4833]

Greg Virgoe everyone forgets the camera 🎥 person 😂 and poor Lou was probably perched on a ladder having to concentrate on filming and not falling off the ladder 🤣 ... 🤗👵🏼

[@GregVirgoe]

Woolleycod wanderers that’s so true.. at one point I remember saying “can you go back a bit to get more in?” and I got “Where do you want me to go? I’m on a f@ing ladder!” 😁That told me 😂

[@woolleycodwanderers4833]

Greg Virgoe 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 👍

[@MrJFoster1984]

Hey folks, some gentle use of Jif on your roof is great for removing grime etc. works especially well on fibreglass roofs. I used to use it to clean customers PVC windows with when I installed them in the UK. it will actually lift dirt out of scratches as it has a surfactant in it. Just make sure to rinse it all off you paintwork as it can leave a white powdery dust behind. Also used to use Soudal sealants on the PVC windows, they are an excellent quality and on par with Sika, Bostik are also good. Keen on using these fans in the sprinter when I get stuck into it. Thanks for sharing Greg. Cheers

[@GregVirgoe]

Helicrete Sydney obviously bear in mind that it is slightly abrasive and will leave micro scratches and dull the surface.

[@MrJFoster1984]

Yes mate only on fibreglass and works well on your wheels

[@leebolton6162]

I do enjoy watching tour build.

[@GregVirgoe]

LEE BOLTON that is nice to hear 😃

[@dennishilton5365]

Brilliant job Greg another fantastic video would have gave you a hand but my Practical skills are next to none lol was great to meet you and Lou and a big thanks for the van tour safe travels. Den the window cleaner 👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Hello Dennis, it was a pleasure to meet you and your son the other day. Very interested to hear that you have your own camper too. Glad you enjoy the videos and hope to bump into you again one day. 😀

[@dennishilton5365]

Greg Virgoe that would be nice and the offer is always open, look forward to watching all your adventures 👍

[@alexflo5030]

Great build video as usual

[@GregVirgoe]

Than you very much.

[@madoqx]

Greg, I´m greeting you from Czech Republic and I must something say: you are really handy guy.. and excellent teacher! I want carry out conversion van to Camper van and I´ll proceed according to you! Thx for all

[@GregVirgoe]

Jakub H that’s really kind of you, many thanks

[@GregVirgoe]

Jakub H that’s really kind of you, many thanks

[@madoqx]

@@GregVirgoe Greg, if you publish " van convers manual" I will buy this like the first! :-) Did you think about "Manual" publishing?

[@GregVirgoe]

Jakub H yes, I do plan to write a conversion manual. Obviously this will take some time to put together but hope to start when we next go away

[@pw9062]

Hi Greg a “toffee” wheel works great on sikaflex and sealer , another great video.

[@GregVirgoe]

Had to google that as never heard of it before. I will have to get one and see what it's like, thanks for the suggestion :D

[@kevgermany]

Is that like a pizza cutter?

[@pw9062]

kevgermany it’s a rubber wheel that will remove all sorts except paint , although it will burn if you press a bit too hard

[@roygardiner4002]

That's a great ad for Sikaflex Greg !

[@GregVirgoe]

You're not wrong it is very good stuff.

[@ianhill9817]

Bloody good job mate. You make a difficult project look easy!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thanks Ian, I cut my teeth on the first one 😉 👍🏼

[@johnmandy]

Sikalfex 521 - new product line just for Greg 😜 Did you isolate that cable before cutting it? 🧐10:10 🤣

[@GregVirgoe]

Isolate that cable :D lol errr......

[@johnmandy]

Greg Virgoe I watching that shouting NOOOOOOOO GREG 🤣

[@horstszibulski19]

Nice to see that even you as a perfectionist make some errors...the blown fuse came instantly to my thoughts... :-D The fan swap looked easy, the right tools and materials and some elbow grease make the job! Thx for the vid! :-D

[@iangadget3848]

Great install, as usual, Greg. I finished my second fan install the day before yesterday. Now have double overhead Maxxfans, one inducting and one exhausing. Not quite as neat with the sealant as yours though. You are a Craftsman. Thanks for all your videos. I keep referring back to them as I do my build, "Now, how did Greg to that?" Cheers, from Down-under.

[@GregVirgoe]

Ian Gadget it a pleasure and do happy that they have been useful to you in creating your own campervan.

[@zodiacdiverdave7256]

Just the video I wanted to see, I think I will change out my Fantastic fan. Thanks a lot.

[@GregVirgoe]

David Murphy you won’t regret it, we are sooo pleased we made this change. 👍🏼

[@serenasimpson3828]

Good to see content Greg. I’ve been recommending you to everyone xx

[@GregVirgoe]

serena simpson I really do appreciate you doing that 😊

[@ExplorinDoranRBrown]

Greg, thank you so much for the great build videos. I finally got my Sprinter 170 High Roof and your videos have been so helpful. The time and research as well as your skills make them so beneficial to my conversion project. Before I do anything I make sure I watch your video on the subject. I’ll be uploading my build series too as I go along. I have found some things you use are UK products so I’m trying to find the USA version of them as I trust what you are using.

[@ShivamAher]

Would you recommend a tilting mount system for solar panels to angle them and harness energy efficiently or does laying the panels flat does the job just fine?

[@GregVirgoe]

It does make a huge difference if you can angle your panels toward the sun as much as an extra 30% power. We get around it by having a massive array, but if you are on a budget or stuck for space tilting is a good idea.

[@ShivamAher]

@@GregVirgoe Ok got it, so if less space=fewer panels so better angle them for max efficiency or else go with more flat placed panels to compensate the loss. Thanks for the prompt response. Love your work, your van, and your knowledge sharing. Might disturb you more in future.

[@2gocamp]

Another great video Greg. Would you be able to give me the measurement from the front to back of the fan cover? I want to see how much room will be left for solar panels. Thanks

[@willviggars]

Missed the regular videos lad, another cracking job

[@GregVirgoe]

Took a little break to work on a different project. Back now and will be posting weekly videos and lots of great content in the pipeline. 😁

[@willviggars]

@@GregVirgoe looking forward to it 👍🏻

[@reggiecondell]

Greg, As usual, excellent work and video. I, too, wondered about the power to the wires you cut. Thank you for your transparency in the end - to remind us to disconnect POWER before messin' with the electrical. I have made costly screw ups more than I want to admit (or to wish to remember...)

[@FreedomStrider]

Brilliant video Greg- will be very helpful for when we do our skylights and fan installation! Just 1 thing, when removing the old sicaflex from the metal of the van, maybe it might be best to use a plastic scraper to avoid gauging into the metalwork of the roof? I know you hammerite protected it but maybe might help :)

[@GregVirgoe]

Freedom Strider I have those plastic scrapers but they are not strong enough to get through the sikaflex you need a shape edge like a knife. If you are careful you can avoid scratches

[@makaveli7771]

Long time no see. Welcome back ;)

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you, good to be back 😀

[@makaveli7771]

@@GregVirgoe pleasure to hear from you. In all the humbleness I am one of your long time "silent" fan Infact today before you released this video I went to check on your water tank guide. I did a fantastic 3 months in spain with my van. What is your next destination?

[@miodragcurcic8784]

Warm greetings from Croatia!!! Thanks for all the tips you shared with us throughout this splendid series... Related to Maxxfans installation - Is there any particular reason these fans could not be fitted facing backwards? I guess it would be beneficial in several ways: better aerodynamics while driving with open lid creates less stress to fan assembly; elements would be dragged away by the backward wind in drizzle or light rain condition; less bugs in the mesh; in your case at least back end fan wold leave more room for solar panels... Hope you had and are still having a good fan with your masterpiece. Kind regards to fellow followers as well!!!

[@sebxj25vm]

I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned it yet, but there are some silicone cutting/removing tools made of very strong plastic, with a sharp edge. It might be a good idea to try and use something like that when doing any job close to the paintwork, to minimise scratches. Of course, for the bit where you inserted the scraper between the fan edge and the mastic bead, probably only a metal scraper would do.

[@GregVirgoe]

A plastic scraper would do once the debond had taken effect for the last bits of clean up :D

[@sebxj25vm]

I think the ones with a sharp angle type nose could be used to remove the outside bead on the edge as well.

[@deutscheklassiker5677]

I bought the marine debonding stuff at £20 a go but it took the paint off my motorhome roof. I then used CT1 MultiSolve at £5.50 a go. Worked so much better and didnt strip my paint.

[@bren106]

That Antec looks like it's seen a lot of use. Hoping for the coast to coast bike ride video if you filmed any of it.

[@GregVirgoe]

bren106 yes it has I solder everything 😂 I did film most of the ride and working on editing a good video for that now. 👍🏼

[@bren106]

@@GregVirgoe I noted the dates in my phone diary months back when you first spoke of it, and intended to ride over to Southport to watch the end of it.But phone crashed and I lost all sorts of reminders. M/bike not pedals, my arse isn't designed for a bike seat.

[@Macktheknife11]

Great video, as always, Greg. Best of luck with the next part of your travels.

[@frenchysvanlife]

Hi Greg, I'm going to be installing my Maxxfan Deluxe tomorrow and hopefully a Dometic skylight as well..... must admit slightly nervous but have watched your video a few times and now just hoping the weather holds up long enough! Thanks for the video! - invaluable to use novice van builders!

[@ACustomtocamping]

A don carlos knife would probably be a good tool for releasing the fan frame from the sealant great video as usual

[@johnpatterson5744]

Reckon I’m gonna paint the roof of my Mercedes high top lwb sprinter with some black hammerite paint.mainly for less cleaning and to kinda prevent the green algae mess.👍

[@whassigo]

When I was choosing a fan I was going to buy the Maxxair but because Greg went for the Fantastic Fan I though I'd do likewise LOL. The build isn't done yet but we're going to give the Fantastic Fan a chance to see how it performs when the van is finished. I think I know what's going to end up happening though :)

[@isabellerucho7291]

Hi Greg, thanks for all your great videos! I’ve installed two MaxxFans, but they come with 16AWG/ 1.5mm2 wires, though, I’ve calculated that with voltage drop / distance etc I would need at least 14AWG/ 2.5mm2 wire gauge. The MaxxFan manual says to change / use the proper gauge. I’ve fitted them in the roof, but not wired them in yet and it looks pretty tricky to change the original wires 🙈 What are your thoughts?

[@GregVirgoe]

You can run your cable the majority of the way to the fan and connect onto the 1.5mm tails that will be fine.

[@isabellerucho7291]

great, thank you! I’ll give that a try

[@mange2]

Nice tidy Job as always Greg. The Sikaflex round my maxxfan looks like the aftermath of a tsunami LOL. Im not good at applying sealant. I must get some of that marine formula.

[@GregVirgoe]

You crack me up mate, was great to see you at the weekend. 😀

[@derv1980]

As soon as i saw you cutting those wires i thought, "i hope he's isolated it". well at least it's a good learning tool for everyone else

[@RustyCas999]

If you have an oscillating tool, they make an offset scraper blade which will make short work of breaking that bond on the old flange.

[@jamiewhite8641]

When fitting the outer 400mm trim should the sealant/putty be applied under the screw holes and not the inner ribbed rough part or am I misunderstanding the fitting instructions?

[@lejendpolevault5345]

The Marine Debond is virtually impossible to purchase in the UK now as the guy stopped importing here. Will try the Toffee Wheel suggestion below though!

[@GregVirgoe]

Lejend Pole Vault I have put a link in the description of this video to where you can get it.

[@lejendpolevault5345]

@@GregVirgoe I challenge you Sir Greg to buy another from the shop in your link. I called them yesterday after watching your vid and they said it's no longer imported, sounds like you got the last can...

[@re33ce]

Nice work as always 👌 vans looking good ♥️

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Michael :D

[@j.m.castilla7150]

Great thanks for your videos A greeting from Spain

[@jpracing3592]

Yet again mega tutorial on the max fan

[@GregVirgoe]

neil price Thank you very much 😀

[@jpracing3592]

@@GregVirgoe I am converting my crafter lwb just of the back of your videos watch the all the time

[@CiderTalbotToo]

Brilliant mate..! Wouldn't you be a handy neighbour. 😎👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Cider Talbot Too thanks, I’m never short of work offers 🤣

[@12vLife]

i was thinking.. do you think If I remove the factory lid on my Maxxair fan and mount a big solar panel an inch over the lip of the fan body that it would be enough clearance to allow good air flow given it's 360 degrees of opening -AND - wonder if given the solar panels outer lip and an overhang roof of over 10 inches on the uncovered opening if this would be enough to keep rain water out even at highway speeds? I also have a wind deflector in the front as well. My thinking is it will work great and want to try to install a single 400 watt solar panel on my van roof.

[@sparkygazza]

Excellent video Greg you make it look easy, hope you don,t mind me asking i,ve received samples from morland for the furniture board, can,t work it out they don,t do a Grey Zebrano, just a Grey Beige Zebrano no grey in it at all, its just beige and darker stripey Brown colour, so what colour did you use as yours looks Black and Grey stripey sort of Zebrano don,t look nothing like what they sent me ?? i tried to ring them first but they shut at 2.30 on Fridays.

[@GregVirgoe]

The sample we originally had was also brown, matt and textured finish. However, the board we have installed is high gloss and this is the Morland Product code MOR305788 2500x1220x15 LW Ply Altofina Zebrano 003 HPL 2/S **70% PEFC Hope that helps you

[@sparkygazza]

@@GregVirgoe Yes thats what they sent me brown matt, ok thanks very much Greg for the info your a star.

[@roygardiner4002]

Good vid as ever Greg, thanks

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much Roy

[@kevgermany]

Just thinking, would be nice to see the finished job from outside and also operation from outside. Looks as if you need to be careful where there's a low roof/tree over the van.

[@GregVirgoe]

kevgermany sorry take a look at my previous van upgrade video to see them in operation. We avoid parking under any trees because we always need the solar power

[@kevgermany]

@@GregVirgoe missed that one. Thanks, will find it.

[@rvvanlife]

Isn't the Butyl tape supposed to go under the entire flange ? I believed those under side ridges are supposed to go down into a wider cut hole and Butyl tape put on the outer area of the flange. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong

[@seanfallon4580]

Your unbelievable 👌fantastic video Greg Thank you 😋

[@parapilot09]

Haha, those existing fans were never gonna leak Greg!

[@GregVirgoe]

Ian Hornby you are not wrong it was stuck like s&@? to a blanket 😂 lol

[@mwooly10]

Great vid Greg 👍 Hopefully you won't have to take these ones off anytime soon 😁

[@GregVirgoe]

These are worlds apart and we are so pleased with them

[@johnsachz9101]

Any thoughts on the best low profile units, both above and below the roof level. I'm looking to install the same type of airflow system into a low roof Vivaro, which is low enough to get into height restricted car parks, so I don't want the fans to stick up and prevent entry, or to protrude too far down due to internal height restrictions. Not easy to find something suitable .....

[@GregVirgoe]

You can’t beat these fans for performance and design and I’m sure google can find you a dimensioned drawing too 😁

[@linz_in_NZ]

I always wonder if sealants that say they are specifically for RV's and caravans are suitable for a metal van roof. Does it not matter if its specifically for fibreglass/GRP, which doesn't get as hot as metal or expand/contract etc? Or is it more about having a sealant suitable for outdoor use?

[@GregVirgoe]

Linzi Douglas it’s more about it being resistant to UV, the ageing effects of being outside and that it stays flexible. 👍🏼😀

[@tblake102]

Great Video once again Greg thank you, will make it easy for us to install our maxxair fan having your video as an invaluable reference guide. One question Greg, we have one maxxair fan ready to install in our roof but now I am wondering if we will need 2 maxxair fans for cross airflow? We have windows in the van that we can use for this along with the fan. The only thing that concerns me is if we need a cross airflow but don't want windows open, in this case would I need 2 maxxair fans or would 1 maxxairfan & 1 normal 12v fan like the Sirocco Elite 2 mounted inside the van be enough to create a good airflow? We have an extended wheelbase Peugeot Boxer so don't know whether to install just 1 maxxair fan in the roof in the middle of the van (windows at back & front of van) or install the maxxair at the very front or rear of the van & have the inside 12v Sirocco fan at the other end of the van? What is your opinion Greg? I would appreciate any advice you can give me please? Thanks again for the great video love Tracey

[@GregVirgoe]

You really only need one Maxxfan near to your kitchen area if that is at the front. Opening windows will do great for make up air and if you want another roof vent you could just go for a skylight with no fan. You just need an opening for the air to make its way in or out. I’m just fitting one fan on this new budget build with opening windows 👍🏼😃

[@tblake102]

@@GregVirgoe Thanks for a quick reply Greg. My van is the same sort of layout as your first Sprinter conversion with lounge at front, kitchen opposite shower in the middle & bed at the back. We have a large window in the sliding door at the front & a large window on the passenger side at the rear next to the bed. We thought about putting just one maxxair fan in the hall in the middle of the van between the shower & the kitchen (2 moisture areas) but just concerned we wouldn't get the air flow all the way through the van, what do u think Greg? Thanks again love Tracey

[@GregVirgoe]

@@tblake102 it’s best to have it located near the kitchen and shower as that’s when you’ll use it most when cooking. Having windows both ends of the van will help a lot to create good circulation 👍🏼😃

[@tblake102]

@@GregVirgoeWill put one fan in the kitchen area then Greg, thank you so much for all of your help again. Your videos are great & helping us so much, we watch them all, very informative, great job Greg. Love Tracey 👍🙂

[@johnsallotment993]

Hi Greg, Great video. I need to reinstall my MAXXFAN as I haven’t done it correctly 😭 Do you know anywhere to purchase the de bonder as your link doesn’t work and I can’t find it anywhere. Or do you know of an alternative? Any help would be much appreciated 🙂

[@kevgermany]

Just wondering if you managed to work out why you ended up with a leak? Old screw holes? Different sealer? I certainly like the look of the fan

[@GregVirgoe]

kevgermany I’m pretty sure there wasn’t enough mastic on one of the corner screws. It has been fine since. 😀

[@mikegracia1475]

@@GregVirgoe Looking at the instructions, it seems to say for the 40 model, the width should be 400mm, meaning the mastic tape doesn't go on the bits you showed, but instead on the section that's slightly outside of that... Confusing me (about to fit one myself!±) - Any thoughts? - Great videos by the way, really useful & well made :)

[@GregVirgoe]

Mike Gracia I used the larger roof frame to go over the existing screw holes. I didn’t want to enlarge the hole in the roof so that’s why my frame sits on top of my mastic sealing tape. If fitting from new just cut the right size hole in the roof

[@Pugwash.]

I can't help wondering if there's a gaffs reel of cussing and swearing that never makes the final cut. I suspect it's short though.

[@GregVirgoe]

There is a folder on my hard drive called "Gag Reel" but it would have to be 18 cert with the amount of bad language :D lol

[@koromuri97]

Nice one Greg, really informative... Looks an awesome piece of kit. I may have missed something, but would just removing the 4 screws holding the fan to the frame on the out side of the van, give access to the inside, for some undesirable? I realise its difficult to make a van 100% secure, but that does look like an easy way in.

[@dylantucker7951]

I hope I’m allowed to say you sound exactly like Jo Wilkinson

[@patrickh7368]

Hi, fabulous videos, you might be a good person to ask, when thinking about buying a van and converting to camper then obviously sending off the log book to change into Camper or Van with windows etc, will the van then by included in this new VED hike for new Camper Vans or will it still relate to the Registration year of manufacture ?

[@RobMcKeown]

You went for the larger flange to cover/reuse the previous holes, but if you were putting a maxxair into a new roof, would you choose the smaller flange? Would you you still need the Sikatape build up? Thanks Greg, great video as always.

[@micathasteings]

Hi greg ive just instaled a maxxi delux sir fan no instructions..which is possitive and negative between white and black cable thanks, mick

[@kingsknightuk]

I just watched a random bloke installing a fan on his motor home for no reason what so ever lol Was randomly in my recommended list! 2 things. 1, I'd crap myself doing anything like this as knowing my luck I'd break something and end up writing off the whole motor home lol 2, I wouldn't trust my fat 15 stone ass on the roof. Good work sir!

[@Ch3699]

Hello sir : ) I was watching to see the inside as there are sort of two flanges and I was wondering how you did it. But I couldn't see the inside when you were soldering. It makes sense that the outermost flange sits flat on the sheet metal roof and the middle 'wall' seats against the inside edge of the cut opwning.. But then what is the point of that bit with the nogs?

[@petrhanak1978]

Jsem se hned na začátku divil proč tam dáváš staré ventilační okno a nakonec se stejně vyměnilo - někdy se prostě nevyplatí šetřit a přidělávat si později práci :) Zdravím z CZ.

[@GregVirgoe]

Starý ventilátor by nefungoval v dešti, takže jsme upgradovali na mnohem lepší, který můžeme použít za každého počasí.

[@nathangoy]

Hi Greg, thank you for sharing this great video. We are about to install a maxxfan deluxe on the roof of our 2018 Ford transit, Maxxair recommend this product for a roof thickness of 29mm..... did you install a wooden frame on the inside for the screws to be screwed into? Thanks in advance and of course stay healthy in these uncertain times Nathan

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Nathan, yes, we did build a timber frame and that is shown in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3qWn6hsps12Z8k

[@casshart444]

Hi Greg,did you wire the fans together,

[@Ten_Reasons99]

Can you combine the wiring of both fans to reduce the amount of DC wiring going to your dc fuse block?

[@MrBroomel]

How are these holding up? Ours have started to form corrosion all over the circular mesh grille, not brilliant after just 1 year.

[@GregVirgoe]

Ours have been really good. No signs of any rust. I would speak to Maxxair about replacement filter they just in clip

[@chrisdenison6550]

Hi Greg Quick question how much clearance is under the back of the Maxx fan when it’s fully closed??as I have a white plastic solar panel bracket which encroaches by about 2mm?? Cheers Chris

[@christianspernaes8769]

Hi Steve I am about yo fit the same fan as you however the instructions state I need a 400 by 400 hole yet if I'm going to use mastic as you have in need a 350mm x 350mm. I just wanted to check before cutting.

[@NelloCambelli]

Did you consider fitting the base to accommodate the raised roof ribs?

[@GregVirgoe]

Neil Campbell I had both roof curbs and the larger one matched the previous hole locations perfectly. So it was a no brainier for my situation. If you are fitting from new the smaller one may fit in between the ribs 😊

[@MichaelJones-xc7cn]

Greg , may i ask why you changed from sikaflex to the soudal you are using in the video

[@GregVirgoe]

Only because I brought it from a local caravan spares shop and that’s the best one they had. I would have got sika512 if they had it but only had black.

[@johnboy3165]

Hello Greg, great videos and your attention to detail is exemplary. My Question is (and I may have missed this) but why have you changed the fan? Was it a performance issue, etc... . It would be handy to know as you definitely know your stuff and your advice is appreciated.

[@GregVirgoe]

johnboy3165 this video explains the problems with the old fans kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5vIYap7d9GhsM0

[@AlkyCeej]

Hi Greg, very useful video for people replacing existing roof vents like myself. At the moment I have a skylight in with an aperture of 400x400mm and I keep seeing that the aperture should be 355x355 but the model number on the box says 7500KI40 and that the hole should be 400x400. I don't really want to remove the skylight and end up in a jam with a hole too big! Any advice on this? Do you know if the model you fitted in KI or KI140? Thanks

[@flashback9966]

Nice to see back on tube Greg. Just one point, seeing how tough it was to remove the Fantastic, do you really need all those screws, when the Sikaflex is so strong. Also puzzling is that the Maxxfan has just 4 screws, into thin plastic, to secure the fan itself?

[@GregVirgoe]

Flashback I think it’s a good combination. Very secure. If you look at the frame install there are metal clips that the 4 screws go into to secure the fan to the frame. I’m sure it is plenty strong enough. 👍🏼

[@flashback9966]

@@GregVirgoe Yes, I see those metal clips now. Seeing what a nice neat job you did, I think I will change one of my Fantastics to Maxxfan now. Thanks. Are you back on your travels now?

[@GregVirgoe]

Flashback, the vans in Mercedes at the moment having some work done We have booked the Ferry for 5th Nov to head back our to Europe. Hoping to catch some winter sun ☀️

[@flashback9966]

@@GregVirgoe Lucky you, I'm still wearing shorts but only just!

[@agn855]

​@@GregVirgoe- 5th Nov? I can't remember that you've mentioned BREXIT a single time in your videos (BTW, are these miniature circuit breaker at 22:33 illegal in GB after 10/31 ;o), but I'd expect some weird time-consuming things at the EU border once Mr. "do or die" will have delivered. Nevermind, good luck & greetz, from Germany. BTW, if you're interested to make a trip to central Germany (Frankfurt, Rhine/Main-area), gimme a shout and I'll be at your service :o)

[@essexcamper7904]

Hi Greg firstly I would like to say I think you are the guru of conversions and I love the vids. I'm thinking of getting a maxxfan delux a couple of questions 1 I live full time in my motorhome does the cold come in fan in winter or does it seal . 2 have you had any problems on windy days ie lifting fan. Also the hole where my vent in at moment is just over 45 cm long is 40 cm hole size or surround sixe.. ie would this fan be too small for my vent hole. Really appreciate your thoughts Many thanks Gary Essex

[@GregVirgoe]

Hello Gary, thanks fo the message. Firstly the fans are amazing, they just work brilliantly. When closed there is a very small slot on one side that gives you a trickle vent but you must have that for min fresh air ventilation so you have fresh air to breathe. The fan is supported by two strong arms so no problem in the wind and you can even drive along with it open. You get a choice of two roof flanges to cover a 35mmx35mm hole or 40mmx40mm hole size. Hope that helps you out

[@essexcamper7904]

@@GregVirgoe Thanks so much for that. I really did t expect a reply so quick especially this late at night. I'm gonna get one in the next week or two will probably order online but would have liked to have bought in a shop but difficult at moment. Once again thankyou so so much for replying. Gary

[@GregVirgoe]

Anto Palmer the fan fits in a hole 350x350 I used the larger flange to cover the old screw holes from the previous fan.

[@Gallivantinggriffiths]

HI Greg.. my aircon is busted so thinking of switching to this... the question is its placed in the middle of the motorhome, and we have another space above the bed at the back, so just thinking is it worth having 2 rather than just the one??? cheers glen

[@esteh9437]

Does the lid hermetically enclose/separate outside from the inside? I bought this Maxxfan and there is no seal. 🤔

[@kieranholland680]

Hi Greg, great video thank you. One question. I’m about to order a maxfan online and they have two different dimensions. Is the hole you cut in the van the same size or bigger?

[@johnkennedy8363]

Hi Greg, thanks for all your great video! I have a question about the Maxxair: is it double glazed?

[@GregVirgoe]

John Olcott no it isn’t but because of the trickle vent facility there is never any condensation on them at all

[@johnkennedy8363]

Thanks for the rapid reply. I was just wondering about winter usage and heat loss. My heki skylights are double glazed although the Maxxfan definitely looks like a superior system.