Vent Covers and Slideout Awnings

I have the Maxair II on my new TT and the hinge comes in handy when cleaning the roof. Just remove two pins and you can get all the junk that collects under there. You would be surprised how much gets trapped under the cover. I am also looking into slide awnings but havent decided on which ones or whether to install myself or have the dealer do it. I guess it will depend on what the charge will be.

I believe thenewer style Maxx Air vent cover are hinged so you can lift them up to remove debris that may get in there.

Make sure you get tall enough vent covers, the Fantastic Fans open up quite a bit and if they're the motorized openers, they hit the top before the motor stops. I don't know if it hurts anything, check with FF for rec's.

Thanks for the replies, everyone. I will definitely be ordering the Maxx Air vent covers and doing the installation.

And good suggestions, wannavolunteerFT on the level, propane cover and sofa issue. I think I'll ask the dealer if he'd be willing to "throw in" some of these items.

Has anyone used both the Maxx Air I and II? Any design preference? Looks like the main difference is the hinged lid on the Max-II and a larger louver/vent surface area.

For slide out awnings can anyone recommend the best brands?

Definitely the vent covers.. I don't know that one brand is a lot better than the others..

don't have the slide topper, wish I did, but not enough to buy one at this point.

I had a large level put on front of TT, makes backing into site much easier, as you can see where it is most level.

My dealer agreed to install these add-ons that I bought at purchase for free.

Another things I did was buy the propane cover with the opening at top.. makes turning propane on and off much easier.. It also slides on a bit easier than the one that came on TT.

You also may want to go somewhere and sit on Jackknife sofa and hideabed and see which sits better. My jackknife doesn't have arms, so it is hard to get comfy when I am watching TV or reading. Also since back is soft and seat is stiffer, it sleeps horribly when opened.

Vent covers for sure but I'm not a fan of slideout toppers. I took mine off on our previous RV, it was a real nuisance at the beach the first winter we were there. Didn't want them on our current trailer.

I agree with the above posts. we have them on our TT and I will tell you the OEM slide covers don't last very long. ours tore before long and the material looked like you could read a newspaper through them. I found a company run by a guy who is retired and travels the country selling his material for slides. they are heavier and much better than OEM material. Plus it is cheaper by far. I bought both slide covers cheaper than the cost of the living room slide OEM cover. they fit perfect when you install them.

Completely agree on the vent covers and the slide awning for sure. Depending on if the manufacturer or dealer is going to install the vent covers and their installation price, if you're at all handy, they're about as easy to install as you can get....maybe 15 - 20 each max. If you don't want to mess with it, that could certainly be something to negotiate with your dealer. The slide awning not only minimizes the amount of debris getting onto the top of the slide, but also water intrusion....gotta have it. I would let them install it. Don't believe it's difficult, but bulky and awkward to manage. Enjoy the new TT and Happy Camping!

For sure get the vent covers, my vents are open full all the time for ventilation and to keep down condensation. I used the regular Maxair on the Fantastic fans too and they work ok, but would be better with ones that are taller and allow it to open fully. Mine are an inch or so short. Also slide awnings are really a must to keep water and debris off the slides.

I am very much pro-vent cover, but as for the difference between the MaxxAir I vs II, I dont know the pro/cons. I myself have the MaxxAir II on my Fantastic Fan and my toilet vent. They really do allow for the vents to be open in fairly hard rains. They also serve as protector for my vent covers. I had a Walnut fall out of a tree and bust my vent cover.

As for Slide Toppers, a lot of mixed reviews on them. I do have them and they do keep the leaves/Pine Needles and sticks off of the top of my slides. However they can be quite loud if it gets windy.


Sincerely,
Rodeoboy