Review - MaxxAir MaxxFan


The bathroom fan is that little, noisy piece of junk that manufacturers put in many RVs just so they can say there is a roof vent with a fan. You almost hate to turn it on due to the noise and vibration... but that's for another article. This article is about replacing the roof vent in our living area with a MaxxAir MaxxFan.


We bought the 5100K because we did not need automatic opening or a remote control, and oddly enough the white lid blocks more light than the smoke lid. We are also on a tight budget so splurging for the other options just didn't make good sense for us.


We put butyl tape on the new flange and dropped it in place. We screwed it down using the supplied screws. We then covered the screws and the area around the flange with 4" Eternabond. We placed the fan into the flange, secured it with the 4 supplied screws then headed inside. We attached the power to the fan and it fired right up. We trimmed the inside flashing as per the instructions and secured it in place. That's it, we were done.
This fan is amazing! It will pull air in or blow air out. It can be set to run all the time or none of the time. There is a built in thermostat to help maintain temperature in your RV. My favorite feature is ceiling fan mode! With the outside lid closed, turn the fan on and it will circulate the air in the RV! The engineer who thought of that feature should be up for a Nobel prize!
If you want or need to replace a vent in your RV, get one of these. They are available at most major RV Parts retailers and some models are available at Amazon. You can also browse all MaxxAir products at Amazon.
The MaxxAir MaxxFan offers the following features:
- Ventilator system that protects your RV interior
- A complete system that fits standard RV roof openings
- Opens and closes like most standard roof vents using a manual knob located at the ceiling or opens automatically with optional Remote Control
- Includes a powerful 10-speed fan, thermostat, air intake and exhaust functions
- Visit the official MaxxAir MaxxFan web site for more information.
Overall, we give the MaxxAir MaxxFan a 5 out of 5!

Click here to see an installation guide for the MaxxFan.