I just went to my local Camping World and picked up two black Ultrabreeze vent covers. But I think I have run into a slight snag. Work & Plays have flat metal roofs. Around the base of each vent fan is all that gooey sealant. There is no flat surface around the edges or anywhere to mount the Ultrabeeze into the existing frame of the vent fan.So, will I need to go back and get the MaxxAir vent covers? The MaxxAir covers bolt into the side of the existing vent fans. The Ultrabreeze does not. Unless I'm missing something, I think I've hit a roadblock here.Fortunately, our Camping World is about 3 miles from the house. Plus the MaxxAirs appear to be cheaper unless I go with the MaxxAir II. What say you? If I have to get the MaxxAir, should I go with the MaxxAir or MaxxAir II? Are they worth the little bit extra. Both models get really good reviews.

I looked at the Ultrabreeze before I bought the MaxxAir II's. I'm not sure how the Ultrabreeze mounts as I never got that far. If you go with MaxxAir, I recommend the II's as they allow the vent to open up farther and flow more air.It's possible the Ultras wont' work at all for you because of your roof design.

I would go with the MaxxAir over the Ultrabreeze everytime, the Maxxair is a better pick because of the way it mounts,to the sides of the vent instead of opening up the roof and having to replace all the sealant.Ether MaxxAir or Maxxair II will work well I have used both but like the look of the MaxxAir.If you are going to put it over a fan a MaxxAir Fanmate was my choice. It opens so you can clean the fan and vent. The video shows it very well.

Looking at the Fantastic video for mounting the Ultra Breeze, you remove two screws on each side of the vent, put the mounting brackets on and then the cover which is mounted with carter pins to the bracket. The video shows the demonstrator doing it in less than two minutes.

Then install doesn't bother me so much as the looks of the Ultra Breeze. Maxxair has a much more appealing look, but the UB is functionally better. I need 2 covers in the near future and they will most likely be UB. Cutting a little bit of Dicor out and removing a few screws then pouring fresh Dicor over the bracket isn't that big of a deal to me.

philandterri wrote:Looking at the Fantastic video for mounting the Ultra Breeze, you remove two screws on each side of the vent, put the mounting brackets on and then the cover which is mounted with carter pins to the bracket. The video shows the demonstrator doing it in less than two minutes.I can't even see my screws. They are covered with sealant all the way around the fan.I'm going back tonight to exchange for some MaxxAir covers.

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Ron3rd
Explorer III
Jul 17, 2014
Good choice on the II's. Simple to install too, about 5 minutes each.
lawnspecialties
Explorer
Jul 17, 2014
I saw the video. But mine is slathered up there. Maybe its because I have a metal roof instead of rubber. But the sealant around it is huge.

I took the two Ultrabreeze back tonight and ordered two MaxxAir IIs.
philandterri
Explorer
Jul 16, 2014
As the video shows, all you do is scrap off the sealant over the screws you are going to use, then reseal them after install. Watch the video that Fantastic shows.
Sandia_Man
Explorer II
Jul 16, 2014
MaxxAir II is what we used and they work well over our vent fans, simple to clean as they lift up on one side.
lawnspecialties
Explorer
Jul 16, 2014
philandterri wrote:
Looking at the Fantastic video for mounting the Ultra Breeze, you remove two screws on each side of the vent, put the mounting brackets on and then the cover which is mounted with carter pins to the bracket. The video shows the demonstrator doing it in less than two minutes.

I can't even see my screws. They are covered with sealant all the way around the fan.

I'm going back tonight to exchange for some MaxxAir covers.
720Deere
Explorer
Jul 16, 2014
Then install doesn't bother me so much as the looks of the Ultra Breeze. Maxxair has a much more appealing look, but the UB is functionally better. I need 2 covers in the near future and they will most likely be UB. Cutting a little bit of Dicor out and removing a few screws then pouring fresh Dicor over the bracket isn't that big of a deal to me.
philandterri
Explorer
Jul 16, 2014
Looking at the Fantastic video for mounting the Ultra Breeze, you remove two screws on each side of the vent, put the mounting brackets on and then the cover which is mounted with carter pins to the bracket. The video shows the demonstrator doing it in less than two minutes.
IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Jul 16, 2014
I would go with the MaxxAir over the Ultrabreeze everytime, the Maxxair is a better pick because of the way it mounts,to the sides of the vent instead of opening up the roof and having to replace all the sealant.

Ether MaxxAir or Maxxair II will work well I have used both but like the look of the MaxxAir.

If you are going to put it over a fan a MaxxAir Fanmate was my choice. It opens so you can clean the fan and vent. The video shows it very well.
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Jul 15, 2014
I looked at the Ultrabreeze before I bought the MaxxAir II's. I'm not sure how the Ultrabreeze mounts as I never got that far. If you go with MaxxAir, I recommend the II's as they allow the vent to open up farther and flow more air.

It's possible the Ultras wont' work at all for you because of your roof design.

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