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07-13-2020, 07:30 PM #1
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MAXXFAN Vent Cover Won't Work With MAXXAIR Cover
I just got our 2021 31MB and I am looking at air vent covers. The MAXXAIR vent covers are not tall enough to allow the MAXXFAN to open all of the way and I have found there are also tabs or some sort of brackets on the roof not allowing these covers to even be installed. I am confused...
The MAXXAIR Vent Cover will not work with the MAXXFAN. I butchered the title and I can seem to change that. Sorry about that.
I don't want to peel the sealant off to look at the tabs or what ever these mounting brackets are so i figured I would ask first.
Sent from my SM-G975U using TapatalkLast edited by Super_Design_16_21; 07-13-2020 at 07:35 PM. Reason: The MAXXAIR Vent Cover will not work with the MAXXFAN. I butchered the title and I can seem to change that. Sorry about that.
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07-13-2020, 07:44 PM #2
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I used this cover on my last two Grand Design 5th wheels.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They have four clips that are used to attach the vent cover to the "knobs" around the vent that are sticking up under the sealant in your photo. It takes about 30 seconds to install the vent cover using these clips. BUT, the built in factory vent lid will hit this aftermarket cover when opening the vent. I think I read somewhere that MaXXair says this is OK. The motor is designed to stop when it meets resistance.
BTW, these little "knobs" on the roof have holes in them for the clips to go through. You'll see this if you look at them a little closer.Brian & Kellie
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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07-13-2020, 08:00 PM #3
Wrong cover. You need the FANMATE. Those brackets are for the quick install of the FANMATE. You'll need to clean them of the lap sealant a bit.
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07-13-2020, 08:01 PM #4
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Brian & Kellie
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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07-13-2020, 08:25 PM #5
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07-13-2020, 08:31 PM #6
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Brian & Kellie
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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07-13-2020, 08:40 PM #7
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07-13-2020, 08:54 PM #8
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The Maxxair Fanmate is great. They cost a little more but eazy, quick install. Also if you need to open them up for cleaning you just pull two of the pins and they open up.
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07-13-2020, 09:21 PM #9
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Of the 3 models of Maxxair covers: Maxxair Original, Maxxair II, FANMATE, just the Maxxair II and FANMATE work with the Maxxfans.
Since your Maxxfan has the clip brackets the Fanmate is the one to use.
I had used the Maxxair II at first because I didn't have Maxxfans to start with.
My fan lids do touch the Maxxair II covers and then the motor stops.
Might also touch the Fanmate cover. https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/show...l=1#post187317- Gene
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07-14-2020, 01:01 PM #10
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Thanks for the info everyone!
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