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silverbullet555
Explorer
Aug 06, 2021

Maxxair original vs Maxxair 2 - experience

I'd like to put a Maxxair cover on one of the vents on our Lance 845 so I can leave a vent open.

First, do they keep out water as advertised?

Second, any experience in the 1 vs the 2?

It's only a $10 price difference so that isn't a concern.

Just checking to see if the new design created issues or maybe isn't as good as the original?

I intend to put vortex fan (already have) in one of the vents as well.
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  • Deb_and_Ed_M's avatar
    Deb_and_Ed_M
    Explorer II
    Aug 07, 2021
    IAMICHABOD wrote:
    I have the old Maxxair Original and the Fanmate,which has the same pin/hinge mounting as the Maxxair 2.No problems with with water getting in on them at all.

    The thing I like about the Maxxair 2 is the pin/hinged mounting like my Fanmate,it makes opening,cleaning or replacing the vent lid easy. The original has a bolt down mounting,much harder to open for maintenance.

    If I ever have to replace my old ones,more than 10 years old now and in perfect shape,I would opt for the Maxxair 2 for the pin/hinge mounting for that reason, they are also about 3 inches longer and have a larger opening for better airflow like my Fanmate


    I agree - I had the #1 units on our previous RVs and they worked great; but just installed the #2 on our truck camper and the pin-and-hinge system is GREAT!! And in spite of its wrap-around style, it hasn't leaked
  • IAMICHABOD's avatar
    IAMICHABOD
    Explorer II
    Aug 06, 2021
    silverbullet555 wrote:
    Thanks. I'll order one up and get it on. It'll be a good thing.

  • IAMICHABOD's avatar
    IAMICHABOD
    Explorer II
    Aug 06, 2021
    I have the old Maxxair Original and the Fanmate,which has the same pin/hinge mounting as the Maxxair 2.No problems with with water getting in on them at all.

    The thing I like about the Maxxair 2 is the pin/hinged mounting like my Fanmate,it makes opening,cleaning or replacing the vent lid easy. The original has a bolt down mounting,much harder to open for maintenance.

    If I ever have to replace my old ones,more than 10 years old now and in perfect shape,I would opt for the Maxxair 2 for the pin/hinge mounting for that reason, they are also about 3 inches longer and have a larger opening for better airflow like my Fanmate
  • silverbullet555's avatar
    silverbullet555
    Explorer
    Aug 06, 2021
    IB853347201 wrote:
    Maxxair vent covers work great, as advertised. We have used them on all of our vents in every MH's since 1996. They have never leaked.
    I would not own a RV without Maxxair covers.
    I would highly recommend you put them on all roof vents. A cheap investment for great water intrusion protection.


    Any feedback on the model 1 vs model 2?
  • IB853347201's avatar
    IB853347201
    Nomad
    Aug 06, 2021
    Maxxair vent covers work great, as advertised. We have used them on all of our vents in every MH's since 1996. They have never leaked.
    I would not own a RV without Maxxair covers.
    I would highly recommend you put them on all roof vents. A cheap investment for great water intrusion protection.

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