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07-18-2016, 06:57 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: California
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Max-Air (Max-Air II) or Fan-Tastic Vent cover
Has anyone installed one of these and how do they work.
Jim
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1971 20ft fireball (too small)
1987 27ft Tioga (bad brakes / tires)
1998 36ft Discovery (rattles / air leaks)
2005 37ft Monaco Knight (lemon Lawed)
2008 40ft Monaco Diplomat (too big)
2016 Forester 3011 (ordered June 8th - Born Aug 6) IT'S HERE 
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07-18-2016, 07:24 PM
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I have the MaxxAire covers on all 4 of my vents. They are worth their weight in gold.
No problems with rain getting in if I leave the vents open. can also open the vents while traveling without wind damage to the vent covers.
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07-18-2016, 07:29 PM
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Location: Southern NM
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First thing we do is put max air covers on every rig we have owned. When hail breaks everything on the roof the max airs are still perfect. We also leave the vents open when towing with no problems.
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2012 Wildcat Sterling 32RL - w/level up (best option ever)
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Reese Fifth Airborne Sidewinder
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07-19-2016, 06:50 AM
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Wait till next year...
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Southern Worcester County
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I have black fan-tastic Ultra breeze on front and rear fans. Basic fan-tastic fan in front that came with the rig and Maxx-aire in back over the bed. Black covers minimize the sun light shing thru in the morning
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2015 2650s "Finally" SOLD
2015 Jeep Cherokee Toady
2023 Geo Pro FD19 "Almost there"
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07-19-2016, 07:03 AM
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DW's 401(k) Plan
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Location: Western MD
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First trip out, I installed the 3 MaxAir II's on my Sunseeker. I can keep the vents open while traveling. Took maybe an hour to install all three.
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2006 Jeep Liberty Toad
.... and lovin' life........MOST of the time.
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07-19-2016, 07:22 AM
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Location: Waynesville
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MaxAir covers are Standard on Rockwood and Flagstaff units! The Factory really does Listen to US! Just some are "Hard of Hearing"!  Youroo!!  These are display units at Goshen Rally last year!
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07-19-2016, 07:23 AM
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Fan-tactic vent and MaxxAir covers have been on all my RVs. Great stuff.
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07-19-2016, 07:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
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We've had MaxxAir II's on our last 3 campers. Agree with what everybody said about the advantages. Fan-Tastic vent covers are taller so you can open the roof vents more but they are more expensive.
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07-19-2016, 04:27 PM
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The MaxAire11's are easier to flip in order to clean. If you go with a Maxaire 1 still pretty simple but you will need to bring a wrench up with you..the 11's are just a cotter pin you pull...the 11's also allow for a bit more air movement...I installed both and prefer the 11's and they are just a few bucks more.
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07-20-2016, 12:32 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Utah
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Max-Air (Max-Air II) or Fan-Tastic Vent cover
Looking at installing a couple of MaxAir II's on our unit. Where's the best place to purchase them from?
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1997 Minnie Winnie 25 Ft
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07-20-2016, 03:54 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Waynesville
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CW has MaxxAir II for 46.49$ use that as a reference!  Youroo!! These come with ALL the Hardware for Easy Install/Hinge Easy clean! 6 year Warr.also!
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07-20-2016, 07:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by benagi
Looking at installing a couple of MaxAir II's on our unit. Where's the best place to purchase them from?
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Also check out Amazon..often have great prices with free shipping.
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2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 Duramax
2016 Rockwood 8289WS, Diamond Pkg.
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07-20-2016, 11:34 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: California
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I watched this video and I am leaning towards the Fan-tastic Vent cover. I think $15.00 more for a more efficient system works for me.
Jim
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1971 20ft fireball (too small)
1987 27ft Tioga (bad brakes / tires)
1998 36ft Discovery (rattles / air leaks)
2005 37ft Monaco Knight (lemon Lawed)
2008 40ft Monaco Diplomat (too big)
2016 Forester 3011 (ordered June 8th - Born Aug 6) IT'S HERE
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07-20-2016, 04:08 PM
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Wth the Fantastic vent cover you will need to remove caulk and screws in your flashing and insert their screws and re-caulk. I wasn't prepared to do that so went with the Maxaire despite what this video shows...Our fans move ample air with the Maxaires, don't think they are restrictive at all. Although you see a difference in the damper in the video, I think it has minimal effect on ability to actually move air...not enough for me to re-caulk around the flashing in any case.
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2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 Duramax
2016 Rockwood 8289WS, Diamond Pkg.
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07-21-2016, 12:12 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Utah
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WFD, I like the idea of not having to remove caulk and screws. Think I will go with the MaxAir II for that reason.
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1968 tent trailer
1985 Jamboree 23 ft
1997 Minnie Winnie 25 Ft
2016 Forester 3171DS (ordered March & arrived June 2015)
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07-21-2016, 04:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by benagi
WFD, I like the idea of not having to remove caulk and screws. Think I will go with the MaxAir II for that reason.
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Very smart try not to disturb that seal around the vent. Nobody wants a roof leak or worst getting a leak between the rubber membrane and plywood decking that will cause the wood to delaminate. Roofs are expensive to repair, I know mine just cost 5400.00 to do and a week of time at the factory..... 
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07-21-2016, 12:06 PM
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Wait till next year...
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Southern Worcester County
Posts: 1,135
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Installed my Fantastic vent cover when I also installed a Maxxaire fan with remote over queen bed. Couldnt have taken more than an hour and tube and a half of Dicor. No leaks,even tho it was uncovered this winter
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2015 2650s "Finally" SOLD
2015 Jeep Cherokee Toady
2023 Geo Pro FD19 "Almost there"
2022 Race Car Red HR Long Ford Transit 250 "The Iwish Roamer"
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08-08-2016, 10:26 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: California
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I decided to go with the Fantastic covers. It was very easy - 1/2 hour to install 3 covers. The small amount of caulk that is removed does not effect the sealing of the vent. A little goop in the screw hole / edge of vent / install the brackets / and then a little goop on the top off the new screw.
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1971 20ft fireball (too small)
1987 27ft Tioga (bad brakes / tires)
1998 36ft Discovery (rattles / air leaks)
2005 37ft Monaco Knight (lemon Lawed)
2008 40ft Monaco Diplomat (too big)
2016 Forester 3011 (ordered June 8th - Born Aug 6) IT'S HERE
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