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Replacement Operator Mechanism for MaxxAir MaxxFan Plus or MaxxFan Deluxe Roof Vents
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Replacement Operator Mechanism for MaxxAir MaxxFan Plus or MaxxFan Deluxe Roof Vents

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Replaces the operator mechanism for your MaxxAir MaxxFan Plus or MaxxAir Deluxe powered lift roof vent. 1-800-940-8924 to order MAXXAIR accessories and parts part number MA10-20281K-1AF or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all MAXXAIR products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Replacement Operator Mechanism for MaxxAir MaxxFan Plus or MaxxFan Deluxe Roof Vents. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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MAXXAIR Accessories and Parts - MA10-20281K-1AF

  • RV Vents and Fans
  • Roof Vent
  • Operator Parts
  • MAXXAIR
  • Operator
  • MaxxFan Deluxe
  • MaxxFan Plus

Replaces the operator mechanism for your MaxxAir MaxxFan Plus or MaxxAir Deluxe powered lift roof vent.


Features:

  • Replaces the operator mechanism for your MaxxAir MaxxFan Plus or MaxxAir Deluxe powered lift roof vent
    • Works for models 4500K - 4900K, 4700N, and 4900N
  • Quantity: 1 replacement operator mechanism


10A20281K-1AF Replacement Operator Mechanism for Max Airr Max Fan Plus or Max Fan Deluxe Roof Vents

Replaces Maxxair old part number 10-20281K-1AF





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Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.




Video Transcript for Review of Maxxair RV Vents and Fans - Enclosed Trailer Parts - Operator Mechanism - MA10-20281K-1AF

Today we'll be taking a look at the replacement operator mechanism for the Maxxair MaxxFan Plus or MaxxFan Deluxe roof vents. This is going to be a direct replacement from Maxxair for that crucial component to actually open up your vent or fan. You can see when I turn this small portion that little hex portion turns. So that's what's going to open or close our vent and provide us with good circulation inside our RV or camper. This is a fit for the Maxxair MaxxFan Plus part number MA00-04500K or the Maxxair Deluxe MA00-070003 or MA00-0700K. That's for the powered lift roof vent.It doesn't come with any other hardware.

It just comes with the mechanism and then this small bushing to go over that portion there. It will reuse the same hardware to attach this in place. It'll get you back to working with your vent. If you need any other replacement parts for your Maxxair fan, check out etrailer.com for more replacement parts. That's going to do it for our look at the replacement operator mechanism for the Maxxair MaxxFan Plus or MaxxFan Deluxe roof vents..

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Replacement Operator Mechanism for MaxxAir MaxxFan Plus or MaxxFan Deluxe Roof Vents - MA10-20281K-1AF

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (1017 Customer Reviews)

Replaces the operator mechanism for your MaxxAir MaxxFan Plus or MaxxAir Deluxe powered lift roof vent.

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Exact part. Easy parts look up and checkout. Communication from e-trailer on order and shipping status, part arrived early.
Easy to follow direction booklet included. 10 minute installation and 10 minutes of cleaning Maxxair blades, rain sensor,vent cover, shroud and Maxxair hood. In addition I used a seal cleaner and conditioner to renew vent cover seal. Vent cover was sticking before which may have led to part failure.
Vent works just like new!

Pictures show broken part and new part.

Thank you to all staff at etrailer for your efficiency in getting parts to customers.


Satisfied Custome

Dean

9/4/2024

I use the max air 6 months of the year at least 3 times per day depending on weather maybe more. Replacement part has functioned properly. I inspected part after 6 months of use, no cracks or visible wear and no out of the ordinary sound when operated.



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The product was just what was advertised. The installation instructions were excellent and printed.

Mark

10/9/2024

The MaxAir fan parts are working as they should. Replacing them was pretty easy using the instructions provided.



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Exact replacement for the parts that were broken by the tweeker that was trying to break into my trailer. My MaxaFan is operational once again. etrailer got the parts to me in short order and are always great to work with.

John

7/27/2024

After one year, the replacement part is working as good as new.



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Excellent shopping/ordering experience from etrailer. Even the order tracking was more than I expected.

Gennaro

8/15/2024

Very happy with the repair mechanism for our MAXXFan, no problems to this point.



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seems to work just fine. I figured out how to install it myself. Good instructions.
My maxxair fan does something weird however, which may be unrelated: it is humming along nicely moving air up and out, and all of a sudden it starts beeping and will shut down. no observable change in temperature, no rain or moisture… won't stop beeping until I turn off the whole house battery situation and back on again. So I don't use the fan much!



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Got the replacement (2nd shpmnt) with instruction pamphlet and all parts as originally expected. 1st shpmnt came missing part and no instructions. In fact, 1st shpmnt was not enclosed in MaxxAir packaging. Made me wonder.....? When I questioned the missing part in the 1st shpmnt, I got the same reply from two different people at eTrailer. Must have been looking at the same computer screen. Some times one wonders????????????

Michael

4/15/2024

So far so good. I was a bit skeptical at first because is arrived without the coupler. Customer service implied I was not being truthful. Their position was, no way, not us but finally sent a replacement.

Etrailer Expert

Bud M.

5/13/2024

@Michael Sorry for the initial problems you had but glad everything got resolved and is working. Thank you for the update.


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Good part for MaxxFan Deluxe Roof Vents but keep round metal piece sometimes it's not the same as yours.



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Item was as described. I repair rv's for a living and have bought multiple products from etrailer. They always do a good job and customer service is top tier.



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So happy to have my fan back in operation. Very thankful to etrailer for finding this part as even the manufacturer had no expected date of delivery.

Robert

6/11/2024

Still working flawlessly after a year. My MaxxAir fan is an essential component living in a black van. Super pleased.



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Excellent website. Easy to find parts and very prompt service. I have passed on your website to fellow trailer owners. I will shop at your place again!!



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Ten minutes to remove old operator and install new. Very good instructions. It was a perfect fit to my 4951KS and now works like new. Not sure how long it will last, but at least I know how to fix it.

Jim C.

7/6/2024

Still working fine after one year. Very pleased with it.



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Received the part fairly quickly and was able to install it without any problem. The instructions were good. I hesitate to give it higher ratings because it appears to be made from the same materials as the original which pretty much disintegrated after 4 years of very little use. Time will tell.

Craig

4/26/2024

The Maxxair part continued to work all the way up until the time that I sold the RV!



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Perfect replacement for my Maxxair 7500K exhaust fan. It came with good instructions with pictures:-) The hardest part was climbing up the ladder of my motorhome.



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I have used Etrailer for a number of orders over the years. They have always been prompt with filling the order and when I have had questions they have provided answers quickly. It's a refreshing change to have such prompt service.



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Exactly the part we needed. Our first purchase with etrailer and they are very good to work with.

John J.

5/31/2024

Product is still performing



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As always quick shipping and good pricing from Etrailer.



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Worked GREAT and the customer service we received from etrailer was excellent!



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Well they are replacement parts, So there's not much to say about them except I'm Glad there was a "used" option for 1 of the items to help with the cost. My disappointment is with the MaxxAir fan that REQUIRED these parts after only just over 2 years with LOW use hours! MaxxAir really needs a better warranty for such a (supposedly) top of the line fan with a Top Price to go along with it! Or maybe offer the parts at a lower price point! I struggled with the decision of buying the parts or just getting a whole new fan! I opted for the parts ONLY because of the extra work it would have been to remove the calking & mounting bracket stuff. As it was I still had to do some pretty involved disassembly & R&R work to replace BOTH a bad lift motor AND broken ( Pot metal) Operator Mechanism!!! NOT impressed with my Maxxair roof vent AT ALL!!!!



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This part was exactly what I needed. One year later and still working great. Easy installation also.



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The instructions that came with the part were excellent and easy to follow. Took about 30 minutes to remove the old part and install the new one. Fan is working great again! Very happy!!



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exact fit and easy to replace.

Paul T.

9/11/2024

great, perfect no problems whatsoever



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The old one suffered a catastrophic failure shattering into 7 pieces after 9 years. I hope to do better with this one.



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Perfect fit and instructions. Both hard to come by in this day and age. Thank you



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Shipped quickly and got my MaxxAir Fan working properly again. Install was pretty easy, Just need a phillips screwdriver and some patience. Took me a few tries to get the range of motion properly set. Hopefully the replacement lasts longer than the original lasted (18 months).

Guido

8/12/2021

The regulator is still working great, I ordered an second one to have on hand as a spare. MaxxAir was no help with warranty, but I got what I needed from etrailer.com.



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Spine on coupler does not match is not compatible

Etrailer Expert

Brooke M.

9/10/2024

I will look into this for you. I am sorry it didnt match up! Be on the lookout for an email


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