Air conditioner vent cut-out on new build

Allswell · 06-11-2020, 10:06 PM

I just received my first build pictures! Super exciting. I noticed there was a hole cut into the roof at the location where an air conditioner would be installed, but I did not order an air conditioner. Is this cut-out in the roof standard on all builds? I searched the forum but hard to find build pictures in trailers without an air conditioner. Thanks

salmo7000 · 06-11-2020, 10:14 PM

If you don’t get the air conditioner, you get another vent where the A/C would go. Pretty sure that’s what that hole is!

Ron in BC · 06-11-2020, 10:21 PM

Yes, that's exactly the situation. It's not a power vent, just an opening vent. We have that situation and it's very handy to have.

Ron

Allswell · 06-11-2020, 10:26 PM

Thank you for explaining this. I was a bit confused about this.

NEWYORKHILLBILLY · 06-12-2020, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Allswell

I just received my first build pictures! Super exciting. I noticed there was a hole cut into the roof at the location where an air conditioner would be installed, but I did not order an air conditioner. Is this cut-out in the roof standard on all builds? I searched the forum but hard to find build pictures in trailers without an air conditioner. Thanks

They will cut the hole and per wire for air condition and install a hand crack vent in that location. This way if you ever change you mind a air unit can be installed latter. There is also a option for a 2nd maxx fan.

Perry Butler · 06-12-2020, 09:43 AM

Hindsight is 20/20.

I wish we had wired for AC, but not ordered AC, installed another MaxxFan, and deleted the stove vent. Yes, we live in the northern US and and mainly camp in Fall, Winter, and Spring. We have yet to use our AC and rarely, at best, ever use AC in any camper we've ever owned.

I do understand others absolutely need AC or the stove vent, but a few of us really don't.

Enjoy,

Perry

Allswell · 06-12-2020, 09:44 AM

Actually, that's really great. More ventilation is good! Have you every heard anyone have issues with leaking from this vent or the maxx fan?

Perry Butler · 06-12-2020, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Allswell

Actually, that's really great. More ventilation is good! Have you every heard anyone have issues with leaking from this vent or the maxx fan?

The reality is, if there is a hole in the roof it can leak. In fifteen campers only the vent in our used/salvage Casita leaked. I just removed the vent, cleaned the area, and put in new sealer.

If not too late I would replace the standard vent with another MaxxFan.

Enjoy,

Perry

Rossue · 06-12-2020, 02:34 PM

We have the hand crank vent and no AC. In wind that vent can make a bunch of racket. Had almost done a second Maxfan. The upside to the crank vent is it does let light in.

NEWYORKHILLBILLY · 06-12-2020, 02:57 PM

The second maxfann is a great idea, But now your head liner is in it may not be possible. They may still be able to get in there if you want it . I would not worry about it leaking . Yes it could leak and also the 100 plus holes in the fiberglass shell could also leak at some point down the road. If either vents leak you will notice before it does any damage.

ChuckBC · 06-12-2020, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Allswell

Thank you for explaining this. I was a bit confused about this.

We have the rear crank vent with Maxxair in front. I was thinking of a 2nd Maxxair but questioned why it would help. As it is the Maxxair can draw 900CFM to exhaust warm and humid air. To make up for vacuum the air must be replaced. What is needed for this to work properly is makeup air. This is where opening windows throughout trailer vents the space better with no dead areas. If lack of windows opened then it moves in through poor gasketed hatches and other holes.

I would think that a 2nd Maxxair would be overkill for such a small space? Possibly having 2 running on low would cut down on noise? Just my thoughts.

cpaharley2008 · 06-12-2020, 03:17 PM

Not if you put one on exhaust and one on intake and it was raining and you do not have the awning windows, it would work in tandem

Rossue · 06-12-2020, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWYORKHILLBILLY

The second maxfann is a great idea, But now your head liner is in it may not be possible.

Wouldn't matter as the hole is the same size regardless of whether you get AC/standard crank vent or Maxfan. If not ordered during build either an AC or Maxfan can always be added later as the Romex wire for power is there as standard- no need to request as was the case a decade ago.

NEWYORKHILLBILLY · 06-12-2020, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rossue

Wouldn't matter as the hole is the same size regardless of whether you get AC/standard crank vent or Maxfan. If not ordered during build either an AC or Maxfan can always be added later as the Romex wire for power is there as standard- no need to request as was the case a decade ago.

That is true But EFI will not hook up the max fan to the romex 120 wire. so if he wants to add it himself latter he could. If he wants them to do it now there going to have to run a 12 volt wire to it and with the headliner already installed this may or may not be possible.

Ron in BC · 06-12-2020, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWYORKHILLBILLY

If he wants them to do it now there going to have to run a 12 volt wire to it and with the headliner already installed this may or may not be possible.

Yes, it's possible and I've done it.

But you know at some point I'd just like to say, all this speculation is fine but why don't you just get the trailer and use it. Maybe you'll like it fine just the way it is.

Ron

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