Prevents distorting the roof sheet metal or vent flange and can be used as an aid for locating the fan.
Maxxair roof vent adapter.
Set the adapter on the roof.
Available in a zero leak retail packaged kit.
They make an adapter for the sprinter roofs so you don t have to do any fancy cutting to avoid the roof ribs.
As a bonus it can also help guide the layout process.
Replaces previous maxxair original vent cover hardware and is now packaged with all maxxair original vent covers.
A roof adaptor is a square of plastic designed to level off the vent fan surface.
Longer screws than came with the vent fan may be needed.
The recesses in the adapter should sit comfortably on the high points of the roof ribs and the rest of the adapter should be sitting flat on the roof.
If you are using a maxxair vent our adapter fits the deluxe series other maxxair vents have a wider flange.
You will need a wider adapter.
It s typically one of the first modification performed to the van so it s super intimidating but you are not alone.
Installing a maxxair maxxfan deluxe roof vent on a diy camper van conversion helps controlling interior temperature relative humidity condensation and moisture indoor air quality and creates air movement.
Using painter s tape tape the adapter to the roof as seen in the second photo in this article.
To install a roof adaptor cut and clean the hole in the roof as you would normally.
The maxxair ii and fanmate covers are designed to fit over ventilation fans and allow the fan to be used while traveling and in the rain.
The framing strips are expanded pvc and bonded to the roof with a thick bead of windoweld.
Here is a link to that product.
These adapter flanges match the contour of the oem roof so a standard rv style vent mounts to a flat surface.
A unique benefit to all maxxair covers is their ability to be installed without drilling holes into the vehicle or trailer roof.
The outside adapter will fit anywhere along the cargo part of the roof.
It s a rite of passage for all diyers and we still have to hear about someone who messed it up.
If you are using a maxxair vent our adapter fits the deluxe series other maxxair fan vents have a wider flange.
The adaptor has recesses and a slight curve to hug the shape of your van.
Roof vent adapter clean the metal and apply sealant.
Replaces the printed circuit board for your maxxfan rv roof vent with powered lift and reversible fan.
Then cover the bottom of the adaptor with 3m.
Works with both aftermarket and oem models of maxxfan plus and maxxfan deluxe.
Your sealant needs a clean surface to adhere to so make sure the metal that you just cut is clean and free of dust.
The vent adapter outside dimension is 16 3 4 x 16 3 4.
Redesigned maxxair original vent cover zero leak hardware allows for easy installation over all roof mounted vents including the ventline e z lift roof vent.
They are cnc machined out of celtec which is uv and fire resistant expanded pvc.
