Great job So glad you added maxxair wiring info Trying to connect it to my jackery

Big help Ty

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Anytime!

Speaking of fans, I'm a big fan.

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

YES! That’s what I like to hear ✌🏻

Thank you!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Maxx air fan is a must!!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree with you more!!! Same with the swivel seats

Thanks for the video the complete swivel seat video

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!!!

Sweet!!!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😎🤘🏻

Big fan!

Love the video Thank you

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏻🙌🏻

thanks for the video!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@hollicollins22

3 жыл бұрын

@@AnkeneyVanBuilds What is the need for the Butyl tape if you have the sealant? We're building out a 2018 Promaster and my dad and I are in a debate lol. He thinks it's unnecessary. Thanks

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

@@hollicollins22 it’s just another layer of protection and helps it adhere to the roof. Your dad isn’t wrong though. I’m sure if you used enough lap sealant you might be okay lol

Thank you so much for sharing the details!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome M!

wow! very nice video, best I've seen on here about installing max fan. thank you!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome:)

That helped!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Good!!! Glad to hear it

I love swifle seats by I don't know if my03 dodgeram b2500 has that option.

Swivel seats create so much more living space in the van!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more!

Thanks for the detailed video. Putting in the fans Friday. I did mine slightly out of order and did my ceiling first, but put the 14x14 wood frame in where the fans are going.

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

This is so helpful, thank you!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

So glad it helped you out Michelle!

This is a tremendous help. Looks like a swivel seat in my future

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck :)

@PICTUREthisPLACE316

Жыл бұрын

I am six feet tall and don't think a driver swivel seat will work for me because of a lack of visibility through the windshield.

"Some lucky person will buy it!!!" I so appreciate your attention to detail making sure things are done right. Love that you included the booboo of the squeaking swivel seat:)

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

I always try to include my "booboos" I think people learn from others failures much more than their success!

@vandweleer8004

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnkeneyVanBuilds your detail in videos is GREAT! If you ever make it to LA, let me buy you a beer!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

@@vandweleer8004 sounds good :)

Major cool video!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

🙌🏻🙌🏻

Fan is going in tomorrow! Thanks for the vid!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

EPIC! Good luck!

OMG you're act going to explain how to wire it?!?!? ☺️

@Yourfriendinendtimes

2 жыл бұрын

OMG you DIDN'T. 😳

That is one good boi!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks boi!

I am absolutely soaking up your install information. THANK YOU! One thing, though: At minute 12:27 I saw a gap between the roof and the Maxxair fan as if you need more butyl tape or more lap sealant. Take a look. Wouldn't want that gorgeous van conversion to be ruined by a leak in the ceiling. Just FYI because I so appreciate your help.

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

I noticed that the next day and fixed that. Good eye ;)

Love these videos! I’m taking notes!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect!!!!

The boys next door loved the video! Keep em coming!!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha YES dude! Plenty more to come! Hope you don’t mind all the power tools 😂

you are the best!!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you!

how far will the remote work away from the fan thanks

De frrrrrrrrrrr til

You explain everything so simply, I am not as scared to take the next step. Great job. Where are you doing your creations out of?

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Im glad I could help! if you have questions during the build let me know!

there's gotta be a better way to fill in the ridges in the roof than to keep gooping on butyl tape!

Thanks for sharing your know-how! I wonder though, why not silicone instead of butyl tape?

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Buytle tape is specifically designed for these. Silicone works too!

@laramie_1944

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Thank you. Where are you located?

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

@@laramie_1944 Boise, Idaho!

Wire guage question: The fan comes with 16 awg, can 14 awg or does it have to be the same guage?

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

6 ай бұрын

14 will work. It’s just thicker gauge.

how did you connect the wooden frame to the ceiling in the van? just construction glue? thank you for helping with my fan install!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

The screws from the Max fan hold it in place! I used a clamp to hold the piece until the screws were in place! And you’re welcome :)

Hi Colton. Hey were you totally happy with the Sprinterstore swivels? Thanks, Dan

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I was!

@TeutonicNordwind

Жыл бұрын

@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Cool. A lot of people seem to go with that "Skopema" (sp?) even though they cost more and I was wondering if there was a reason. I would rather trust your take on it. Thanks for the reply!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

Жыл бұрын

@@TeutonicNordwind unfortunately I’m unaware of that brand. So I can’t give an honest feedback on it

@TeutonicNordwind

Жыл бұрын

@@AnkeneyVanBuilds The fact that you were happy with the ones in your vid is good enough! (especially since they have better price point!) Thanks again

I would use that swivel seat to turn around like a villain in a movie

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

I think that’s what they were originally designed for.... 🤔

What is the best place to set you fan? Above the bed or in the middle of the van?

when you put the air bag wires through the swivel seat hole do they fit with the connectors or do you have to cut them off then rejoin once through the hole? Thanks,

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

They fit!

Nice job with video, but evidently they labeled the wires wrong. The (black wire) should always be “negative,” and the white wire will, or should, always be neutral, or positive.

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

I believe Chinese product use black as their positive wires

I’m a 23 year old that wants to travel before I go back into school. I just bought a 35k promaster van with hopes to build but I’m starting to doubt if this was a good idea or even worth it now. While I have no other idea what to do I still don’t know if it was a good idea or worth it, am I crazy for it? Was 35k an outrageous buy?

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Doing what makes you happy isn’t crazy!!!

Do you have links for Maxxair and the swivel seats? Thanks!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Maxxair fan deluxe: www.amazon.com/Maxxair-0007000K-MaxxFan-Deluxe-Remote/dp/B003ZOF09Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=maxx+air+fan&qid=1605501427&sr=8-4 Swivel: www.sprinterstore.com/product/ram-promaster-seat-swivel-adapters/

@bryanmilsap919

3 жыл бұрын

@@AnkeneyVanBuilds, Thanks!

Can you please post a link to the swivel seat base you used?

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

I got them off sprinterstore.com !

Why did you drill pilot holes when the screws that came with the fan are self tapping? Just curious if you had a reason.

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

I drill it with a smaller bit than is needed. The screw just bites into to metal a lot easier!

I installed that model swivel on the driver's side, but can only turn it to face the isle before it binds on the steering wheel. Were you able to get your driver's seat to turn completely around?

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. It takes a little finessing. You have to push the stearing wheel in (there’s a lever underneath) and I rotate my seat counter clockwise, and then sliding the seat forward and backwards as appropriate

@luvnotvideos

3 жыл бұрын

@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Thanks for the advice! I'll try that next. :)

On the fan wiring, did you wire straight to the van’s battery or tap into a factory wire ? Thanks

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

I wired it into a fuse block that is powered by a goal zero

How did you attach the frame?

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

I clamped it down until I screwed in the frame. The screws hold it in place

I noticed the wires of the MaxxAir Fan are 16 gauge. Do you recommend connecting them to another 16 gauge to your power system or is it okay to bump up to 12 gauge?

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

I used 14g I believe. As long as you don’t do anything higher than 16 I think you’ll be okay!

Did you have any problems removing the t40 screws? I’ve heard they can be tough

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

No issues at all!!!

You are the MAN!!! I managed to install my MAXXAIR fan today, and used my Kreig jig for the first time. My 95 year old Dad is a master carpenter (WWII Navy Aviation vet). He taught me a lot, but I had never use one before. You made it look so easy, that I bought one and really like it. My swivel base came in today, so I know what I'm doing tomorrow. Thanks for all the help!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Kreg jigs are so useful! I use mine allll the time

can you install your fan without removing the headliner?

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

There’s four screws that hold the fan in place on the plate. So you can remove the fan and that white plate will still be in!

What is the wood size you used for the frame underneath?

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

3/4”

Where did you purchase the swivel base from?

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

I got mine from sprinterstore.com !

How did you decide on that particular Maxxair fan? I see they have 6+ different models to choose from on their website.

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

This one has the remote option, and I liked the smoke gray color

Thanks for showing the swivel seat install. Super helpful! Question: do you know if the 6 way adjustable seat uses the same swivel and if so is the install the same? TIA!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bret! Glad I was able to help! I do not know much about the 6 way adjustable seat but if they are manufactured by dodge then I don’t see why It would be any different!! And if that’s the case the install should be the same. Hope this helps and good luck!!

Gap between the frame and top of the van that wasn’t sealed….

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 ай бұрын

You sure about that?

Hi again! What width plywood did you use for the frame? 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch? Also did you have to cut down the white plastic maxxair fan base to fit the ceiling?

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

3/4”! And yes I did!

Extra screws? Never good! Lol

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

😂

Better not to put male connectors on a live wire - use female with the male on the fan wires. Otherwise you have an uninsulated live wire if the male and female become unplugged.

I don't care how many vans you have in your driveway, and no no one is confused about that. What I'm confused about is why do you have a miter saw to installed a fan!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

I mean you don’t HAVE to use a mitre

Have you found the height of the seats to be too high with the swivels installed? Thanks!

@AnkeneyVanBuilds

Жыл бұрын

They're definitely higher, but not too bad