Good, I like the Maxxair for the same reasons as you. Expect to get to it in a few months. I had thought it was a post by you that I saw here, a month ago, where someone had mounted one in a Transit -- now, I don't know who, for future reference. That person had used none of the recommended sheet metal screws, and IIRC, held the fan in place with VHB tape. They built up the side channel depressions (with VHB? I didn't quite get that). The channels, I've been thinking, I could do with vinyl molding strips from Lowes, shaped as needed with saw or other power tools. If that person is reading this, or, if anyone knows who I have in mind, please say.
You are describing my post under Thaden DIY Camper. Reason side channel was built up using VHB rather than what you describe is that by the time I would put a shim between 2 layers of VHB, it would have been the same thickness as another layer of VHB so why not just use that other layer.
Great, thanks. I will be referring to both of these threads, as my fan day grows near. I didn't realize the VHB was that thick.
I bought the thickest version that had the characteristics I wanted. Since I never used VHB before, there is no guarantee I used the best choice.
Yes it was I.
I haven't seen measurements, so, these are WAGs: The MaxxAir fan has a low-closed position, and a high-open position. It looks like it may be 4 inches tall when closed.
I'll measure both this weekend, but the flat lid low profile mount is about an inch and a half closed. If you look hard you will see both lids in this photo.
Yes, those are pretty well hidden.
That's one way to keep the rain out. Just turn the van upside down.
I've given up on having my phone pics show right side up in this forum. No matter which way I shoot, they are always right side up on my phone and in my downloads on the laptop, but always upside down here. Clicking on it in this forum it then flips right side up.That's one way to keep the rain out. Just turn the van upside down.
Nice comparison pic, and, I appreciate the measurements. I can see people favoring the Maxxfan Deluxe, or the Fantastic low profile... but, I can not see any reason for anyone to favor the taller, domed, standard Fantastic Fan.
Aha! Now I get it. The motors and controls make depth that has to go somewhere, either above or below the roofline. In my case, I've got the medium roof Transit, so, I can not afford to use any more depth than will be taken by insulation and paneling (depth of crossbeam + 1/4 inch). I now see the depth of the low profile fan showing below the roof rack, in your pic. Looks like about 2 inches, and might fit flush with paneling. Does it?
Everything including the knob which is the lowest hanging piece of hardware will be around 2 inches lower inside with the low profile mounting base.
Still not 100% clear. I get that the knob is the lowest part. I get that the hardware and housing sits lower with the low profile mount. BUT, with an insulated ceiling, does the bezel or housing sit flush against your ceiling paneling, and not eat up head room (except for the knob)?
