Fitting A Roof Fan! | MaxxFan Dome | VW Crafter Camper Self-Conversion
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- Опубліковано 22 кві 2023
- We took on the daunting task of cutting yet another hole in our VW Crafter Self-Conversion! See how we got on in this latest video!
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As long as it’s sealed and dry then it’s job done. You could always stick some candles in it on your birthday 😂😂😎👍🏻
So true 😂
As most vans lean downhill to the front. Water will pool at the back every time it rains. Recommend keeping an eye on the back as 221 will go mouldy quite quickly when submerged for prolonged periods. No easy solution for that but to be mindful to monitor it😊
I’ll keep an eye on it thanks 👍
Hello.
Wish you for a good van living journeys!
And now some guestions!
1).This type of fan bring air from outside
in the van or
just only sends out the excistance vans air?
Something else important.
2).If after years the electric vent stops working.
Is it possible to fix it from inside the van without puting it out and damage the excistance construction?
3).
If someone puts
one of them in
the van roof,
do you think
it is enough
for a good ventilation or it is better to have two of them installed in the roof?
Thank you.
A job well done , fair play to ya , i think id be terrified to even attempt such a task 😂
Thanks Sean
Well done; it’s always a sticky job. I would strongly advise that you use a mask when cutting MDF; it can really mess your lungs up.
Good job 👍 good info as I’m doing exactly the same , both fan and diesel tank in the next few weeks… i like that spacer you got for the fan 😊
Yeah definitely helps. Good luck with yours 👍
Wow! cake decorating at its finest. Does B&Q sell birthday candles?
have you used moisture resistant MDF? if not you will need to seal it or it will absorb moisture like a sponge, go soft and crumble, some clear varnish will sort it
Good job 👍nice video...
Good job 👍
Hi there, I am thinking of using these fans myself and was wondering what they are like sound wise? I can be particularly sensitive some sounds. Thanks.
As long as it’s waterproof and out of sight 😳 who cares? Probably me 🥴 but I would just attach that extra piece, stick it on neatly, then use dark sealant. I wouldn’t chance more screws, it’s purely aesthetic 🤣. Or as I would say to my husband, to tidy up your sh*** mess. Sorry Shaun, I’m just jesting, you’re really doing a fantastic job 😊. Thanks for sharing your experience. I couldn’t even dream of doing our own conversion.
Hi Could you tell me what the External Dia of the plate is -- I can see the dia of the hole needs be 16.6 cm but the plate needs a larger area to sit on . Thansks
Looking good !!!
Thank you 😊
Perhaps using Black Sikaflex might have looked neater?
Drink every time you hear "Sikaflex"
Nice video thank you. Would you please link me to where you purchased the fuel line pickup kit? Also will ot drain the tank if left on?
Thanks and keep it up. I'm a new subscriber now.
Hi there. Thank you very much for watching. This is the one I purchased. Unfortunately it’s showing out of stock but hopefully it’ll be back in stock soon. www.melloronline.co.uk/Heater_Installation_Accessories_/12351/Eberspacher_VW_Crafter_2017_%3E_Fuel_Pick_Up_Kit.html?fbclid=IwAR32W1qN_zW8qrYbLauVj0ufGh_krk5ztONIHTetTOGex0Hqmdb_XQiQEA8
I think it would drain the tank if the heater is left on but I’m not 100% sure. Unless the heater can detect when it’s low but I doubt it.
Thanks again for watching
Use masking tape and draw on that much easier
We did our first campervan trip this weekend, a case of try before we buy. I really struggled to sleep with the heater on due to the ticking of the pump for the diesel heater. Did we just get a loud one in ours or is it usual? Is there a silent option?
I think it can vary. Can you get access to the diesel pump? Maybe it needs changing or maybe you can fit some form of sound dampener between it and your camper van?
Which roof rack do you have installed on your camper please
It’s a front runner roof rack
hi With the dome Fan from Maxxfan fitted; does rain come in via the fan went wet outside and windy?
It shouldn’t do. There’s an overlap. However we haven’t really used it in the rain as we don’t have a shower fitted yet
Thanks for the video. I bought this exact same fan to replace an existing fan on a cargo van. There are couple of things I'm confused about this fan, I appreciate if you can help. The LED ring that goes from the inside, is it supposed to slide into the circular body of the fan, or does it stay outside? I still haven't installed my fan, but the LED ring doesn't fit into the circular body of the fan, no matter how hard I tried.
Also, the adapter ring you put on the outside, is that an accessory you bought? I don't believe it comes with the fan. Do you need to have that, or you did that for roof thickness purposes? As far as the "plywood ring" from the inside, again is that something you did to add thickness, or just reinforcement for the fan? I have to do that from the inside because my fan bounces up and down with the thin sheet metal of the van roof to reinforce the roof and make it stable and no bouncing up and down.
You should have an inner plastic collar that fits into the fan and the LED ring. That collar needs cutting down depending on the thickness of your roof.
Also the adaptor was ours based separately. It just helped to even put the roof making it easier to seal up. I’ll try and find the link to where it was bought from.
I put the plywood in there to add some strength as the roof is really thin as you’ve found out
@@ABusAndBeyond I do have the long collar but I won't be using it because my roof is thin. But I am definitely going to make a reinforcement out of plywood (maybe 1/2") from the inside.
@ustaarthur if you’re using the fan to vent moisture out the van I’d definitely use the collar otherwise you’ll get moisture in the gap.
@@ABusAndBeyond It's a cargo van so not really for moisture, just ventilation. I'm just replacing an existing one that doesn't work well and is a little broken from outside. I probably wouldn't install one if there was none.
Read the instructions!
Do you have a link to the ramp you have the van up on when you are under sorting the tank out. Thanks.
dieselpartsdirect.co.uk/11912mie.html they are called Rhino Ramps 👍
@@ABusAndBeyond thank you
Why are you not fully carpeting all the door metal/painted surfaces? One full piece of carpet, trimmed and glued on looks much better than how you’ve done yours, as well as better insulated.
Steady on Glen, your being a bit harsh
Please use a mask when cutting MDF. It’s nasty stuff 😷
Spraying water onto silicones then smoothing it out only allows water to get between both mating surfaces and not fully sealing the joint. You should smooth out first, then spray and final smooth and clean. Real amateur hour
At what point do they claim to be professionals? Why are you being so harsh. Just back off, or f’off and go watch something different
Well done; it’s always a sticky job. I would strongly advise that you use a mask when cutting MDF; it can really mess your lungs up.
Thank you I will do in future. 👍
@@ABusAndBeyond you are brave for cutting into the metal of a new van; I wouldn't risk it. I had a friend who was ' fit as a butchers dog' but started having breathing issues and it was put down to cutting MDF over a long period without using a mask. My Dad lost the sight in one eye by not using safety glasses whilst working on a vehicle; before these experiences it didn't even cross my mind. Take care. Really enjoying the build.