What is Needed To Repair an Incorrect Installation Of a MaxxAir Fan On Trailer Roof

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Do you sell the rubber flange outer seal separately I bought a pop up and previous owner didnt install this vent correctly. In effort to figure out why and where its leaking I cut out the rubber cover, Can I buy that gasket . flange and the sealant you use? The White part is 16.25inch and the vent is 14inch square +/- a hair. Please advise and thanks you

asked by: Harald

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The correct way to install your MaxxAir roof vent is with the Roof Vent Install Kit # 344270KITW. This kit includes butyl tape which goes between the roof vent flange and the roof. It also includes screws for securing depending on your roofs construction. The self-leveling sealant will then cover the edge of the vent flange as well as the screws to prevent water from leaking into the camper. Over time as the sealant cracks you can remove any damaged sealant and put new Sealant # 34427034145-1 over the remaining old sealant and fill any voids from the removed portions. We do not carry any rubber mounting flanges for this fan as it is not the best way for installing a roof vent.

I recommend using a MaxxAir FanMate RV and Trailer Roof Vent Cover # MA00-955003 over your fan since it will attach easily to the raised tabs already on your vent. The vent will help keep the suns UV rays off the sealant and allow it to last longer.

expert reply by: Bud M

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MaxxAir Roof Vent Fan Installed With Rubber Gasket
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Answer 1

Yes, you can use the Dicor 501LSW on your Aluminium RV roof. You can also use it with mortar, wood, vinyl, galvanized metal, fiberglass and concrete. While we do not offer the Dicor 501LSW, we do offer the LaSalle Bristol XTRM Universal Self-Leveling…

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Answer 2

Adding a vent to your 2000 Starcraft Venture 1706 Pop Up camper requires a few things. The roof opening has to be at least 14" x 14" and the roof thickness has to be between 2" to 6-1/2" thick. If you are replacing a current vent…

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If the old sealant only has minor cracks you can use a sealant like the LaSalle Bristol XTRM Universal Self-Leveling Sealant #34427034145-1 which is a little easier to work with than the Alpha Systems 1021 Self-Leveling Sealant for RVs #AL98KV. You…

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Trailer ramp door springs are generally chosen based on the inside width of the trailer where it will be installed. Also, ramp door springs such as #362SA6 can be trimmed down some if the length is too much for the trailer. This is the shortest…

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I've installed more vents than I can count all to separate switches already built into the trailer or motorhome and not once had a single issue with voltage spikes. I have however ran into situations where the vent and another appliance were both…

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I recommend the Alpha Systems Butyl Tape for RV Weatherproofing #AL28FJ as it's 1" wide to fully cover the flange of your vent. Make sure you overlap the ends to form a tight waterproof seal. You can see me doing this at 2:50 mark in the…

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The MaxxFan Deluxe Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan, Thermostat, and Remote part #MA00-07500K has a maximum draw of 5 amps. If that is running for 12 hours it can draw as much as 60 amps a day. Using the Go Power Eco Solar Charging System with Digital Solar…

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All you need is a dedicated 12 volt power source to run the MaxxFan Deluxe Roof Vent #MA00-07500K. So you can run this off the 12 volt battery powered by a solar panel, as it has just a power and ground wire. The other thing you will need for install…

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Hi Rick, LaSalle Bristol's roof membrane is made of PVC which is known to be durable and offer better protection against punctures and overall weathering. Alpha Systems offers TPO roof membranes that are more environmentally friendly/recyclable…

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Answer 10

Yes, there is Joe! We've got two options for a slide topper that fits a 82-1/2" slide out. They are the Solera RV Slide-Out Awning item #LCV000165062 in black or white item #LCV000163287. Please note you'll want to make sure you have…

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Answer 11

Hey Devon, does your RV roof vent wall control unit look like the #MA59FR? If so you have a MaxxFan Plus RV roof vent that was designed for wall control and for a replacement unit you would want the part #MA00-04500K to use a setup that would use…

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Joe, I was able to track down a diagram and find out that the Telesteps Telescopic A-Frame Ladder #TE37FR is 15.4" wide all the way up and down until it reaches the base where it extends to 30.1".

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