DIY Van Build - Promaster 2500 159WB - Installing Maxxair Fans - Part 4
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
- New project!! We will be building out a 2021 Dodge Promaster 2500 159 inch wheel base van and turning it into a beautiful tiny home on wheels.
I have built a sailboat, a dinghy, two teardrops and an RV. What better way to combine all builds into one, than to build out a van and enjoy many travels! Journey with me as I put my skills to the test and turn an ordinary cargo van into a luxurious dwelling place on wheels!
We will compliment this van with a full size bed, bench seating for two, running water, full electric, propane cooking appliances, lights throughout, outside shower, and top it off with solar power to run everything. And to add that extra flare… we will do it in BATMAN style!
I hope to see you until the end when we will do a complete tour of the finished van. I hope you like it!
Thanks for staying tuned and watching the videos… now, let’s get started
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Hi Al, thanks for spending the extra time to show us your progress!
I really appreciate seeing the care and craftsmanship you take in your work!
Thank you!! I appreciate you taking the time to watch!
Sweet install! That lil 3d flange made it a clean install 🤙
I love watching your build videos.
Your quality of work is matched by none. 👍
Thanks Kevin! You ROCK!
I followed your teardrop build while building our teardrop. Once again, I look forward to your awesome videos on a van build as I prepare for our van build
That's awesome! Thank you!
Always interesting!
Thank you!
Nice!
Thanks for checking it out sir!
Hey Al, another great video. Just remember to always be safe. Spot on with your glasses and hearing protection, good work! Here in Australia at work it's mandatory. At home I always use it.
I just love that you have a remedy for every problem and always enjoy watching your videos. Thanks again 👍
Thank you Aimee!! Thank you so much for following along!! Stayin safe! :)
My dad is 88 and he did my two fans on my high roof Promaster. I was just scared being on the ladder handing him tools but you’re right - drilling holes into your van can’t compare to the feeling being on top of the roof (and we still got a roof rack to install for solar😫). Thanks for the tutorial, it really helped!
Thank you Kale!
Any reason not to use putty tape on wooden frame also? Wouldn't it stick better that that proflex?
@@gwb8445 putty tape would work just as well... I think I used what was handy at the moment, and the proflex makes for a good adhesive.
OBM, I'm a day late and about $25.00 short! mainly because I bought a case of beer lol. You installed those fans like an old pro. If I didn't know better I'd suspect you've done this before. Thanks for sharing and be safe my friend.
As everyone seems to be saying, and as you have noticed, the MAXX seems better than the Fantastic. A second "negative" of the exterior roof spacer, but for inside, would be, in theory, perhaps another way to deal with the roof ribbing on the inside of the van. If you had notched your wood ring, that might have also been another way. But your solution with the extra small pieces on the edges worked out just fine. Great video!
Looking good Al. I’m looking forward to the rest of the build to see what you have in store for us!
I’m still waiting for the red cooler to make an appearance!! 😂
LOL! Still have it! :)
Hey Al! I can definitely relate to getting older and being leary of heights. I was in the trucking industry for 38 years, running OTR cross country, with flatbeds (and other related trailers) the last 30 of the 38. It got to be a real pain trying to roll out 200 pound tarps on my knees [bc of developing a fear of heights in my later years] and in 2015 I decided it was time to retire! Realizing my incapabilities was hard to swallow but I’m glad I dealt with it in the right way by retiring! I haven’t missed trucking at all but I miss the open road and traveling tremendously…hence, is why I’m planning on going full time to live out the rest of my life SOON hopefully…in MY future Pleasureway Lexor on a Promaster 2500 159! Great video!..I’m off to watch the next one in my binge-watching mode! Stay safe! ~Jim~
I don't think anyone appreciates how much work it takes to be a trucker... my hats off to you guys!
One more thing to cross off the list of many. I put the same Maxx air fan in my teardrop five years ago and love it, But I'm still figuring out the remote. In my second teardrop I went with out the remote.
Yup... have one in my Teardrop without remote. Of course, it is much easier to reach! :) With two in the van, think I will like those remotes!
Yep, great video Al! Those CNC machined fan spacers are really the way to go! Too bad, I was expecting your bowing problem while watching the video since the metal roof was not totally supported everywhere; some people also install little wood shims under each and every metal crests.
Yup... learned that the hard way. Wasn't thinking ahead on that one... but did correct it, so I'm good! :)
@Jack Jack No doubt... I think these are 3D printed. It was a little on the expensive side for just the one... looking back, I should have notched the wood to shape on the inside and made my own van sandwich! :)
It's great to see you again, Al!!! I'll be watching all this series with the usual ansiety I get... Keep doing that awsome job, you are used to! Congrats! P.S.: You still have the HotDrop... The first trailer, still have it? Your neighboors must love you! Hahaha...
Hey Diego!! Yup... still have it! Might pull it behind the van as a "guest room"! LOL!! Neighbors don't mind, they like watching live building going on! :)
The maxxair fans are so awesome, I have the non deluxe version so no auto open and no remote but I love how much air they move. It's great you have two on it so you can get a good cross breeze, wonder how well it would work if both were on and windows were open?
Once I get all of the power set up... we'll give that a test, I'm curious myself! :)
@OregonBatman : You're awesome. Great build series. I have a question, do you feel like 2 fans is the best way to go? I am on the debate of doing two rear bunk windows and one front exhaust Maxxair Fan. What do you think? Why did you go with two roof fans?
Great question Lucas! I went with two fans because I do not have windows (that open) in the van, so I knew I needed good cross ventilation from front to rear. IF I had the two rear bunk windows, I would have opted for just one fan in the front. This way, a deck could be built on top of the van, and still have great ventilation inside. I like your idea... two windows and one fan. Hope that helps some! Thanks for checking it out!Happy Building!
Great project. What is that adapter made of? Could you use another one on the inside? Solid enough to screw into?
Thanks Bill! I think this is a 3D printed part, would have loved to had one for the inside but that part wasn't made available. Strong enough to take a fastener. Kind of expensive though. Looking back, I should have notched the wood on the inside to fit, that would have been a good option.
I've watched about 7 full episodes so far and have to say your series has been great! You're the first person I've seen use putty tape with the rear fan adapter. Any reason why you chose not to use adhesive between the adapter and the van like everyone else? Have you had any issues with the putty yet?
I'm getting ready to install my rear fan this week and am wondering if I should just skip the adhesive and use the butyl tape I already have on hand. I had already purchased 3M windows weld for the roof adapter.
Thanks SoCal! No particular reason I used putty tape over adhesive... I just happened to have a lot of the pautty tape on hand. I still have to seal with Dicor but it has been holding up very well so far!
THIS IS AWESOME. Question, how did you measure out the wooden ring? Hoping to do the same. How thick were the wooden strips when purchased and what was the length you cut them? sorry if this sounds dumb im just a super rookie and wanna get it righttt
Hey Jessica! Great question girl! Sooooo..... the cutout for your fan is typically 14" x 14". I made the inside dimension of the rings 14-1/8" x 14-1/8". Each stick is a 1 x 2 (3/4" x 1-1/2"). I cut eight pieces at 15-5/8". (This part is hard to describe, but...) You are going to make a square, lay one piece on the floor (to the left of ya and pointing away) then next piece butts up to to that piece at top (side to side). Next piece butts up to that one at top and points towards you, then bottom piece butts up to that one and the first piece you laid down (you should have a square). The next pieces are glued on top of the square you just made, but change it around so the sticks overlap the joints on the first square.... when you are done, you will have a ring that is 1-1/2" thick and measures 17-1/8" outside to outside. The inside dimensions should be 14-1/8". MAN.... I hope I explained that right. :) Thanks for checking it out! Happy Building!
Hi Oregon Batman, where did you gae your Roof Van Adapter, thank U Marci bcp
You can find that on Ebay: Look for "Promaster Adapter" (link below)
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Can you share the make or manufacturer of the roof vent adapter? Thank you.
Here ya go: diyvan.com/products/promaster-roof-vent-adapter-for-14-x-14-opening
I like those contoured rings you found. Do they make one for the bottom side? It would fill the bottom side gaps. That way the metal would get...sandwiched?
I had the same thought! Couldn't find any for the inside, that would have been great to have!
@@OregonBatman What about using the piece you cut out and using the edge as a template on your wooden brace? Just cut the wood out so it contours the roof from underneath? Just a random thought.
@@jcdahippie Yup... thought of that... after the fact!! Perhaps on the next build. :)
Yes you can buy contoured pieces for the inside also. I found them through a video. I don’t remember where I ordered them from, sorry.
Here's another video that shows how to use our adapters ua-cam.com/video/UvMqSR5KjqU/v-deo.html
Question: In the closed position what is the measurement from the top of the roof and the top of the fan ? Thank you in advance.
Howdy... the fan in its closed position is approximately 5" above the van roof, with the adapter it is about 5-1/2" closed. About 9-1/2" open. Hope that helps
Hey Al, are you using the same remote for both fans? Is there a way to have one intake while the other exhausts to manufacture a cross breeze?
Correct... I can use the same remote for both fans. You can control one to intake and the other to exhaust. Works great!
I'm about to do this myself with my dad, just waiting on the fan adapter to arrive. I thought I had all the required extras to do this but now I'm second guessing the Dicor butyl tape after you said it leaves black marks from rain. I never heard or seen anyone use putty tape. Can you recommend which brand of putty tape to use? Thank you for such an easy-to-follow video by the way, it's greatly appreciated!
Thank you for taking the time to watch! The brand I used was US Hardware, and purchased at ACE Hardware store. Probably can find at most local box stores or local hardware store.Hope that helps, thanks again! al
@@OregonBatman I appreciate your reply, thanks again! Just watched your installation one (will be getting the Thinsulate now too) and next your framing video😁 Grateful for your content🙏🏼
@@gonewiththekale Thank you so much Kale!
hey where did you find your maxxair roof vent adapter? and the front and back is the same? thanks
Easy... on Ebay, search "Promaster Adapter" and you'll find it. Only need for the back. The fron is actually flat, so no adapter needed. Cheers!
I see you only bought 1 roof vent adapter, but installed 2 fans. Why? Did one not need the adapter?
That is correct... the front of the van is shallow compared to the back and did not need the adapter. Thanks for checking it out!
Why did you make the wooden fan spacer the thickness that you did? To bring it level with the cross braces of the roof?
That is correct... when I install the ceiling, it will fit flush against that wood ring.
@@OregonBatman Thanks! I watched your trailer and now I'm going to watch this and maybe do a Promaster also.
Can you share the link for the fan adapter?
You can find that on https//diyvan.com
Hope that helps!
@@OregonBatman Thank you
No disrespect....but a little overkill. Those are very powerful fans. I have one in my 6×12 cargo trailer. It moves a lot of air.
No problem! Appreciate the feedback. Not installing any windows in the back so having those two fans will help a lot moving air around. The back one can be set to draw air in and the front to draw air out and hoping to create a nice cross breeze over the bed at night.
what is the tickness of the wood frame for the underside that you used ? 14x14 but is that 2x2 thick ? thx
the wood is actually 3/4" thick, so 1-1/2" thich is what it ended up being... 14 x 14 x 1-1/2
so your doing this to catch the screws form the mount coming through the ceiling ? you doubled up on those wooden frames for the 1.5" thickness ? thx
Dual purpose... wanted something I could fasten the fan to the roof with, plus, the added thickness was so when the ceiling was installed, it was flush with the with the rest of the ceiling battens
excellant. great idea thx @@OregonBatman
@@keithsullivan7992 You're welcome! Thank for checking it out!
Camping world?!?!?! Really??!?!?! Do you want to lose subscribers?!?!?!?!
I would hope not... are they bad?
That was a sort of "Tongue in Cheek" response. I don't like them because they're so very over priced... And they swear by Dicor.
There's another UA-cam channel called RV ROOF INSTALL. Watch a few of his videos and you'll see why Dicor is NOT the answer. Almost ALL of the repairs he does are caused by Dicor leaks.
Problem is, using Dicor means you'll be climbing up there for the rest of the life of the van. Because Dicor is CRAP!!!
What would YOU recommend?
@@OregonBatman Dicor isn't an adhesive. There's nothing in it that actually sticks to anything else. Lexel (Lowe's #455441) Super-elastic. Superior adhesion. Paint-able and it seals around anything.
@@DustyFixes I'll have to check it out