ULTIMATE Guide To Installing A Maxxair Fan | Van Build Series Day 15

Everything you need to know all in one place to install your Maxxair Fan perfectly! Simple Tutorial for Beginners! Van Build Series - Day 15!

Part 3: COMING SOON

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Materials List:

🩵 Maxxair Fan
🩵 Marker & Scissors
🩵 Jigsaw
🩵 Jigsaw Blades for Metal
🩵 Metal File
🩵 Clean Metal Primer Spray / Paint
🩵 Painter’s Tape
🩵 Trash Bag
🩵 Drill & Drill Bits
🩵 Butyl Tape
🩵 Isopropyl Alcohol & Wipes
🩵 Self Leveling Lap Sealant
🩵 Caulk Gun
🩵 Magnet or Vaccum To Clean Up Metal
🩵 A Plane Ticket To Hawaii

Link to Aluminum Strip to Distribute Weight For Flange:

Smart Van Upgrade Video About Universal Remote for Maxxair Fan:

Table of Contents:

0:01 - Making The Template (Recap of Part 1)
0:33 - Drill a Hole Into the Template & Roof
1:07 - Verify the Location From Above
1:58 - Tape The Area You Will Be Cutting
2:15 - Trace The Flange Onto The Tape
2:34 - Hang Up Something To Catch The Metal
2:53 - Drill 4 Small Holes In The 4 Corners
3:20 - Cut Out The Hole
3:57 - Tape It Up
4:15 - Place In Your Flange
5:00 - Cleaning Up To Avoid Rust
5:51 - Smooth The Edges With A Metal File
6:19 - Clean The Area & ReTape
6:28 - Paint The Raw Edges
6:50 - Clone Yourself...
7:30 - Remove The Bag & Tape
7:44 - Apply Butyl Tape
9:09 - Reinsert Flange
9:18 - Pre-drill For the Screws
9:36 - Screw In The Flange
9:40 - Aluminum Strip To Distribute Load?!?
12:06 - Remove Excess Butyl Tape
12:22 - Self Leveling Lap Sealant & TIPS
14:00 - Return The Ring Of Power
14:48 - Pop Up The Metal Circles
14:55 - Place In The Fan
15:05 - Screw In The Fan & Lap Sealant On Screws
15:26 - Final Steps, Tips & Advice

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Revisions / Clarifications:

I was wrong about what the manual says, I was just reading the instructions step by step however in another section it does encourage you to install a wooden frame if the following is true...

( This is a direct quote from the Maxxair Fan manual )
"The MAXXFAN is designed for a minimum roof thickness of 50mm to a maximum of 110mm. If your roof thickness is less than 50mm, build additional thickness at the ceiling opening using wood or other suitable material."

A typical roof's metal in between between 22-29 gauges, I couldn't find the exact gauge of a Promaster roof on Google. 
So technically according to the instructions I am supposed to add a wooden frame. 

Do I regret not doing so? EHHHH Not enough to lose sleep over. I lived in my last van for 3 years with the fan installed the same way and I have seen plenty of fan installs even by professionals without the frame. I knew I was in an ideal spot for support that would't really fit the frame in the first place. So all that to say, do with as you please with all of this information.

ALSO, I saw someone screw a block of wood into the middle of where they were going to cut out for their fan. So he had something to grip to hold it up after cutting it out, which is MUCH better than my tape method! I wanted to share the great idea :)

[Fyreblade]

Hey Tory, thank you for sharing!!! To be honest, I couldn't stop watching...well done mate!

[Go.el_Hadam]

I love how nerdy you are. LOTR & Star Wars references in your videos. 🤣🙏🏽

[llewellyn]

Blockbusters was the place. Great video. Awesome installation. Everything done hundred percent.

[xmmman]

been watching your videos and starting to like more each time your skills on making them.

[ToddDesiato]

Nice job lady! You did a great instructional video. See that? You still know things even if you don't drink. Take care Toryian Delurian.

[chrisgarciart]

subbed for the lotr and star wars references, liked for the quality tutorial. 👍

[SomeplaceOrAnother]

Yep, peeking through the hole is a requirement, that and nose glasses 😂🤪 Great how too 👍

[marcklemens]

All I know is if I ever need a Max air vent installed on my van, I’m calling you Tory. Good job!

[JennZtv]

I could literally build a house (without electricity or plumbing🤣) but working with this van is so new to me and I. Afraid of this. So thank you for walking me threw and motivating my courage!

[islandhomegrown]

I like how you threw in bits and part of your Haleakala trip

[iainmcglynn]

Another major step taken Tory as only you could take with your gorgeousness and determination to show every possible scenario
Excellent work 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👌😎

[marty]

Confidence and quality of finish are always better the second time around. Good work!

[fredricjulien]

Nice work Tori. That was an amazing fan install with good explanations. I'm glad the Ringwraiths and Orcs didn't bother you.
I did see that Ringwraith flyover at the end. He didn't care to mess with you. 🗡

[espnmk]

BRAVO! Excellent Job Tory... butyl tape absolutely works WHEN! installed correctly. Thanks for Sharing and stay safel

[terry]

Well, I have to hand it to you. You not only did a great job, but I learned something, I haven't installed a Fan before but did take out and replace the Tape and Calking on my old RV. So great video and Thanks :)

[dj_]

Watched both parts of the install so far. Really enjoying the joy you find too .

[higgnbe]

A heavy duty magnet on the piece you're cutting helps with the shavings

[joecool]

I hope you keep posting more like this week. You gave some really good tips and tricks.

[limitlesscoker]

Another great job you’re gonna do so well on YouTube