Replacing 18" fans with new Maxxairs
Replacing 18" fans with new Maxxairs
A few years ago I replaced my original fans on our 1978 28M with Maxxairs and it has been a huge improvement. I shared the material I used and how I did it on Facebook and a lot of people asked if I would sell them the flanges I made. After giving it some thought I came up with a price and offered up the Max Flange on a Facebook page. I've shipped 7 sets at this point and kind of testing the waters but if you are interested please check out my Facebook page or ask questions here or email me at barrettbuilt@yahoo.com.
Re: Replacing 18" fans with new Maxxairs
Some photos of the flanges
Material is a phenolic core with aluminum skin.
White epoxy finish on exterior
Brushed aluminum interior
Material is a phenolic core with aluminum skin.
White epoxy finish on exterior
Brushed aluminum interior
Re: Replacing 18" fans with new Maxxairs
That makes for a really nice installation! And certainly nothing wrong with a little entrepreneurial enterprise!
Good luck, and thanks for helping fellow Avion owners..... not only with how-to instructions, but also as a source for materials so they don’t have to waste time reinventing the wheel .
Good luck, and thanks for helping fellow Avion owners..... not only with how-to instructions, but also as a source for materials so they don’t have to waste time reinventing the wheel .
Razorback (Paul)
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F-250 7.3L PowerStroke
I'm a "whosoever"... are you???
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F-250 7.3L PowerStroke
I'm a "whosoever"... are you???
Re: Replacing 18" fans with new Maxxairs
Appreciate the kind words
And I forgot about identifying myself and my rig
Doug Barrett
1978 28M
2011 F150 Max tow
Full time
Currently in Swan, Texas
And I forgot about identifying myself and my rig
Doug Barrett
1978 28M
2011 F150 Max tow
Full time
Currently in Swan, Texas
Re: Replacing 18" fans with new Maxxairs
Will this work on a 34XB? Email sent
Re: Replacing 18" fans with new Maxxairs
Does the XB have the larger fans? If so, I don’t see why this would not work.
Razorback (Paul)
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F-250 7.3L PowerStroke
I'm a "whosoever"... are you???
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F-250 7.3L PowerStroke
I'm a "whosoever"... are you???
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Re: Replacing 18" fans with new Maxxairs
I’ve got 3 max air fans to install in place of original 2 speed power vents. I know I have to square up holes at the rounded corners. My questions are: will the originals be riveted in or attached with sheet metal screws? Is there an aluminum frame under the outside skin or will I be attaching new flange to that outside skin? Would vintage trailer supply Butyl tape be a good choice for top to flange, followed by eternabond Alumibond over screw heads and flange edge. Keep in mind I’m living in this baby and once I open the hole I won’t be finished until the new fan is installed. I hope to never have to remove the outer flanges again, but...you never know.
1986 Avion 34w Silver Edition; Unit 123 of 200
2022 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ 2500HD Z71 4WD
2022 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ 2500HD Z71 4WD