WARNING!! Please verify the opening requirement on your Maxxair Fan. If it is 400mm x 400mm you need to purchase an adapter from our Euro Adapter listing.
Fits a 14" x 14" opening, for the Maxxair Deluxe Series Fan and Fantastic Fan.
NCV3 is 2007 - 2018, VS30 is 2019 to present
"Front Adapter" fits all Wheel Bases, center on the raised cirlce
"144 Rear Adapter" is for a 144 WB, center of Bay 5
NEW "144 Most Rear" is for a 144 WB, Rear of Bay 5, the back of the hole is just ahead of the cross member. Note: An inside backing frame will not work with this position. You will want to use our framing support system.
"170 rear" is for the rear of a 170 WB
"170 extended" is for the most rear of a 170 extended WB
"All Rib" is for anywhere along the center with no gap in the ribs
Color of the adapter may be different that what is shown in the photo.
Here are some of the adapter positions on the roof. Sprinter 170
Sprinter 144
New position. 144 Most Rear. 16.25" from the center of the plug.
Patent Pending adapter matches the contour of the OEM roof so a standard RV style vent mounts to a flat surface. Prevents distorting the roof sheet metal or vent flange and can be used as an aid for locating the fan. They are CNC machined out of UV and fire resistant expanded PVC. The fan mounts to the outside adapter. Fan adapters work with the Maxxair Deluxe series vent fans. The adapter fits both high and low roofs. If your Maxxair is a 4000K or 4500K please let us know, these fans require a wider adapter.
Longer screws than came with the vent fan may be needed.
Roof Vent Adapter Install Tips
We recommend Sikaflex 221. Locate and cut the 14 x 14 hole. You can use the adapter as a guide to mark the hole. Stay clear of roof support beams.
Make a tape line 1/4" beyond the adapter perimeter.
De-gloss the area with a Scotch-brite pad. No need to scuff, just dull the paint. Clean with isopropyl alcohol and let dry thoroughly. Blow dryer if it's wet and/or cold out.
Apply three 1/8" beads of the Sikaflex on the face of the adapter. Then, press the adapter down onto the roof until the adhesive oozes out the sides. It's not necessary to clamp. If you do, use several lightly set clamps and spread out the clamp force over the whole surface area.
Using the adhesive that oozes out, make a fillet around the adapter with a double gloved finger. Pull the tape within 15 minutes. Cure is fast on outside. Let cure overnight and then proceed with the fan install.
If you purchased our Interior Framing Strips, using the hole that you cut locate where the transverse strips need to be placed on the longitudinal strips. Assemble the interior frame with the 2" screws provided. Once the frame is assembled it will be glued to the interior side of the roof using Sikaflex 221. If the strips ordered are not bay specific, then you may need to cut them to the length of the panel you are installing it in.
We recommend using butyl tape for the fan install. Cover the fan flange with 1" wide tape. Place the flange onto the adapter and press down. Then drill pilot holes through the adapter and into the van roof. You may need the 4 longer screws provided for the corners. Tighten all screws very lightly against the fan flange. Some butyl will ooze out which you can trim off.
Coat the fan flange, adapter and onto the roof about 1/2" with self-leveling Dicor or brush-on Flexseal. Some sealants will melt the fan plastic so you might try it on a portion of the interior bezel first. You will cut a lot of that piece off.
Good idea to check the integrity and reapply the sealant every so often.
**Please note, if you purchased butyl tape with this order and the butyl tape is stuck to the plastic, place it in the freezer for 15 or 20 min. It will release, then let it return to room temperature.
Disclaimer:
Van owner and/or installer assumes all risk associated with roof top mounted items and/or components. Van owner and/or installer recognizes and agrees that this product, and each of its component parts, is sold "as is" and that seller makes no representation or warranty of merchantability that the product is fit for any particular purpose.