Installing a MaxxAir Fan on Your DIY Camper Van Conversion
How (& Why) to Install a MaxxAir Fan on Your Camper Van Often one of the first steps of your camper van build will be installing a MaxxAir fan. Often, two! This guide is dedicated to that process along with some common questoins. In this guide, we will cover: How many fans you should install in your DIY camper van Alternative options to the MaxxAir fan Model Comparision When you should install a fan in the van build process Difficulty Rating Tools Needed Step by Step Installation Guide (!!) How many fans should you install in a camper van? One or two. In a camper van, it is extremely important to have a way for air to fully circulate. This means that you need to have one way for air to come in, and one way for air to go out. MaxxAir fans can be used to do either of those by changing the direction of the fan; therefore, the simplest way to have this complete circulation is to have 2 fans. However, you could alternatively have one MaxxAir fan paired with a sky light, big window, or AC unit. As long as there is a way for air to come in, and air to go out, you are set. Why MaxxAir Fans? The MaxxAir Fans are by far the most common fan that you will see on the road. They are the quietest at high speeds, have temperature sensors, can rotate in both directions, are extremely high quality, and have built-in rain shields. The 7500k (smoke) and 7000k (white) models comes with a remote and electric life open/close, while the 5100k (white) and 6200k (smoke) models are manual open/close with buttons to operate. Alternatives to MaxxAir Fans for Camper Vans and RVs Dometic makes the Fan-Tastic Fan which is at a slightly lower price point than MaxxAir but does not have a rain screen, and reviews state that it is a bit noisy when driving. There are also quite a few “knock offs” of the MaxxAir fan that you can find for much cheaper. However, be sure to look at the flange insert depth to make sure it will be long enough for your ceiling depth, and to read reviews on quality. The last thing you want is to have a hole in your ceiling during a rain storm because your fan leaked. MaxxAir Fan Model Comparison There are 4 models that you will see when you search for a MaxxAir fan: 7500k 7000k 6200k 5100k While this sounds a bit confusing at first, it is actually quite simple: There are 2 colors of MaxxAir fans There is the ability to have a remote control, or only manual operation. Those model numbers above are permutations of these options. If you were to ask Eric, who has built 5+ camper vans about which MaxxAir fan is best, he would say “opting for a remote control operated MaxxAir fan is probably the best $34 you can spend during your van build”. And, to add even more credentials, we
