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Old 02-11-2008, 09:05 PM   #1
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Maxx Air II: Redesigned vent covers

For those that love the Maxx Air Vent Covers, they have been redesigned. Check out the MaxxAir II



Twice as much vent area, and it's hinged for cleaning.
I'll be trying these out when spring thaw hits!

http://www.maxxair.com/Products/Maxxair2.aspx
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Old 07-21-2008, 01:07 PM   #2
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Hi All,

Just install the Maxxair II this Saturday at the camp ground. It was easy to install had no issues at all. The next morning got hit with a thunder storm and was able to see how great it worked. No water in the MH. There is a lot more vent area then the old maxxair.
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Good to hear. I think I'm getting a couple.
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Old 07-29-2010, 12:35 PM   #4
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I have 2 and ready to install. You can find a few YouTube videos online on how to install. Really easy.
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Old 07-29-2010, 12:45 PM   #5
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I have 2 and ready to install. You can find a few YouTube videos online on how to install. Really easy.
John, are you putting one over the front bedroom vent? I was thinking of it....but thought it might stick out too much and look like a unicorn :P I lost that vent cover in a hail storm about a month back...so now im thinking about it again. I have 2 MaxxAir II's mid and rear, and they were not damaged.
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Old 07-29-2010, 12:58 PM   #6
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I didn't find them as easy to get everything lined up (i.e., the brackets) as some seem to have experienced--and I'm pretty handy--but overall not a hard project. I found both a stubby screwdriver and an extra long one both useful during my installation. The mistake I made was screwing on the lock nuts to the hinge pins BEFORE starting the process. Once that had been done I was reluctant to take them off and that made screwing in the hinge side brackets a bit more difficult.

On the other side, I found that my electric drill chuck rubbed the caulk too much and wound up using the "armstrong" manual screwdriver once I got the screw started. Pilot holes are recommended but watch out for the caulk! If there's a next time I'll put a sheet of paper or thin plastic between the chuck and the caulk to keep it from digging in.

The picture below shows my installation over a Fantastic Fan unit. I have a regular MaxxAir on my front vent which seems fine except I plan to paint it black so the bedroom is not so bright during daylight hours.
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Old 07-29-2010, 12:59 PM   #7
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John, are you putting one over the front bedroom vent? I was thinking of it....but thought it might stick out too much and look like a unicorn :P I lost that vent cover in a hail storm about a month back...so now im thinking about it again. I have 2 MaxxAir II's mid and rear, and they were not damaged.

You may be right. The front bedroom vent is far forward. Maybe I will wait on the front one and use the 2 for the living room and bathroom.
Thanks for your point of view.
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Anyone want to install one take a look at this video first.
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Old 07-29-2010, 02:13 PM   #9
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I installed 3 on my 2604SS last month, easy to install and work great.
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Old 07-29-2010, 11:03 PM   #10
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bought black MaxxAir's for the bedroom and living room vents on ours...great job of keeping the 6:00 AM sunlight at an acceptable level...6:00 is for working days!
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You may want to install the Aero-Flo vent covers over the front vent. Makes for a sleeker look.


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Black spray paint for plastic. Sure easier and much less expense.
Krylon: Products: Fusion for Plastic®
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Black spray paint for plastic. Sure easier and much less expense.
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I used Ruberized Undercoating by 3M. Applied two coats.

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I used Ruberized Undercoating by 3M. Applied two coats.

Thanks Mike!
You always have great suggestions.
I like the non glossy solid finish.
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Does anyone put these on motorhomes? Do you get wind noise from them when going down the highway.
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I just picked up the original one yesterday, but already wondering if I should upgrade to the II. hmmm....
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Old 05-15-2011, 06:13 PM   #17
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I think you will like the II's a lot better - not just for the increased airflow but the hinged brackets make them a lot easier to clean.
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I think you will like the II's a lot better - not just for the increased airflow but the hinged brackets make them a lot easier to clean.
Oh.....were the original vents unhinged?
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I exchanged it on yesterday for the II.
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Oh.....were the original vents unhinged?
Yes, the originals are unhinged and over the years stuff will sneak in and you will have to unbolt them to clean under them. They do have hinged mounting brackets available for the originals but why not just get the new ones?
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