Is it ok to put a Maxxair fan here?
Yup, I am back with another question for my new van build! I got the biggest and fanciest Maxx fan, for a great price. But then someone questioned whether it would cause my roof to vibrate and thus...
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That much sunlight getting through the fiberglass means the gelcoat is gone. I'd get some paint on the exterior as sunlight's UV light will deteriorate the fiberglass and the polyester resin used to saturate it.
I use rustoleum topside yacht enamel at about 15$ a quart. It is many times better than their regular enamel, but Interlux yacht enamel is 25$ a quart and much better.
Get some butyl rope for under the flange of the fan. Do properly prep the roof surface before adhering then screwing fan down.
Degrease before painting, paint longevity is all about the prep work
https://www.amazon.com/Second-Skin-Damplifier-Butyl-Rope/dp/B0155KELRW
I use rustoleum topside yacht enamel at about 15$ a quart. It is many times better than their regular enamel, but Interlux yacht enamel is 25$ a quart and much better.
Get some butyl rope for under the flange of the fan. Do properly prep the roof surface before adhering then screwing fan down.
Degrease before painting, paint longevity is all about the prep work
https://www.amazon.com/Second-Skin-Damplifier-Butyl-Rope/dp/B0155KELRW
