Sprinter Van Build MaxxFan Deluxe Roof Fan Install - Step By Step!

Sprinter Van Conversion Series Episode 3: In this installment of the Sprinter VanLife Build series we continue to chop up the roof of the van in our quest to make the ultimate Adventure Camper Van!!! Follow along as we install our MaxxFan Deluxe 7500 vent unit in our Mercedes Cargo Sprinter Van. We've tried to include all the steps and information on how to make this a successful install and learn from some of the minor inconveniences we encountered along the way. We are also considering making the anti-crack ring and interior overlap brackets if there's interest so let us know in the comments!
You can buy our MaxxFan Anti-Crack ring here - farrframeworks.com/sprinter-v...
Episode 1 - CR Laurence Window Install - • Sprinter Camper Van Co...
Episode 2 - Dometic RTX2000 Install - • Sprinter Van Build Dom...
Episode 2.5 - Custom Brackets for the RTX2000 - • Sprinter Van Build Cus...
**NOTE: Some of the links below are affiliate links and we receive a small commission for purchases products through those end points. We will never recommend a product we don't stand behind and use ourselves. Everything listed below we used for our own build and weekly, if not daily, for our other ventures.
Some Supplies Needed:
MaxxFan Deluxe 7500 - amzn.to/3dJKW9K (The only difference between the 7000 and the 7500 is a white vs smoke lid)
3M Windo-weld - amzn.to/3QDmncB
Sikaflex P2G (a less expensive alternative to 3M Windo-weld) - amzn.to/3QrfLiz
A Caulking Gun - amzn.to/3c6K1PZ
Maroon Scoth-Brite - amzn.to/3QI4gF2
Lint Free Wipes - amzn.to/3K8sXp4
Isopropyl Wash Bottle - amzn.to/3QDNHaP
Isopropyl 99% - amzn.to/3CfOKJI
Painter's Tape - amzn.to/3AfGzdT
Knee Pads - amzn.to/3KgGdYT
AirSaw - amzn.to/3wk07fS
AirSaw Blades (we change blades every cut) - amzn.to/3AW7z3I
Automotive Primer (left over from window project & AC Project) - amzn.to/3AeIy1J
Cheap Foam Brush - amzn.to/3wimnqm
Flexseal - amzn.to/3f8Ly96
The CNC machine we have and used in this video is a ‪@tormachinc‬ 1100MX.
@DIYvan adapter Kit - tinyurl.com/diyvan-nvc3-front
(We ordered centered over the front for the nvc3 or VS30 van with the butyl tape, here's the full description from our order - "Sprinter NCV3 or VS30 (2007 - present) Roof Vent Adapter for 14" x 14" opening - VS30 Front Adapter, butyl tape")
Equipment Used to Make this Video:
SE Electronics Neom USB Microphone - amzn.to/3Aac34P
Shure VP83 Shotgun Microphone - amzn.to/3pzc8Kw
Sony AR7II - amzn.to/3CmDN9c
Sony FE 16-35 F4 Lens - amzn.to/3ClzhI8
Sony FE 85 F1.8 Lens - amzn.to/3DRMXeu
Gitzo Traveler Tripod - amzn.to/3RfJ8U6
SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC Memory Card 128GB - amzn.to/3TpNlXa
SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD - amzn.to/3Awf140
Video Contents:
0:00 - Intro
1:11 - Moonraker Design Co
1:30 - Supplies Needed
2:14 - DIYVan Adapter & Moonraker Anti-Crack Ring
2:55 - Marking the Cut
3:14 - Drilling the Holes
3:33 - Making the Cut
4:42 - Cut Cleanup
4:54 - Priming
5:35 - DIYVan Adapter Install
7:40 - MaxxFan Butyl Prep
8:46 - Change of Plans
9:16 - CAD of custom brackets
10:38 - CNC custom brackets
11:19 - Remove Factory Sound Deadener
11:35 - Pilot Holes
13:05 - Bracket Install
13:38 - Flexseal
15:02 - Install the Fan
16:11 - Outro
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  • @user-py4kz4oo9p
    @user-py4kz4oo9p11 ай бұрын

    I am based in the UK and this is the best video of a Maxxfan deluxe fit on the net

  • @moonrakerdesign

    @moonrakerdesign

    11 ай бұрын

    Wow, thanks so much for the kind words! I really appreciate you stopping by & taking the time to let us know. We put so much time into theses projects and videos it's nice to hear that it helps or gives people a new way of looking at the particular project. Thanks again and hope everything is well over there on the other side of the pond!

  • @user-fl7vt5nr2j
    @user-fl7vt5nr2j10 ай бұрын

    Highest quality, best engineered install I have seen. Address all the concerns I had before cutting a hole. Thanks!

  • @moonrakerdesign

    @moonrakerdesign

    10 ай бұрын

    Hey Tim! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this and we are super humbled that you would think that about our solution! Thank you for the support and we are so happy to hear the video helped address your concerns and can’t wait to hear how the install goes!

  • @johngusman9913
    @johngusman9913 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see you all….including your canine assistant🐾🐾. Wonder persists!

  • @mikeray3891
    @mikeray3891 Жыл бұрын

    This is the cleanest and most thorough MaxxFan install I've seen on KZread. I agree that using the Flex Seal looks more professional than the Tetradactyl turd look. Nice use of your C&C skills with the mounting rings though a little overkill. (But I'm sure the more you use it, the more you can convince your other half it was a good purchase. ;-) )

  • @moonrakerdesign

    @moonrakerdesign

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Mike, thanks for taking the time to stop by and share this. I really appreciate it and the kind words! The flex seal is holding up so good and looks so nice that when it stops raining I think I'm going to pull the AC out and do it there too so it all matches! And for the CNC you are totally right and shhhhh don't give away my secret ;)!!!! Someone could easily use firing strips or the kit from DIY van instead. Having a sandwich there is way better than tapping screws into the sheet metal IMO. It's so solid!

  • @tonyhernandez3433
    @tonyhernandez343319 күн бұрын

    😂 that intro tho

  • @moonrakerdesign

    @moonrakerdesign

    19 күн бұрын

    lol my wife was very much opposed to this one 😅🫠. Somehow I talked her into it.

  • @tonyhernandez3433

    @tonyhernandez3433

    19 күн бұрын

    @@moonrakerdesign lol. Hell yeah U guys crack me up

  • @spunkysandoval
    @spunkysandoval Жыл бұрын

    So clean

  • @moonrakerdesign

    @moonrakerdesign

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words!

  • @dennym
    @dennym4 ай бұрын

    Absolutely you should manufacture those interior components. Far superior to DIYVvan option. Great job as usual!

  • @moonrakerdesign

    @moonrakerdesign

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you Denny! I’ve actually made some for quite a few people. I’ve been looking for cheaper material to make them more affordable but so far haven’t found anything that works and bonds better than the ABS so it’s a bit more expensive than DIY Vans solution.

  • @user-lp7fu9ml5o
    @user-lp7fu9ml5o Жыл бұрын

    I just went to your website and noticed you are making some of the stuff. Can't wait for the AC brackets to be back in stock. I ordered my AC today.

  • @user-hg1os7ep6x
    @user-hg1os7ep6x3 ай бұрын

    Brilliant as always. Thank you!

  • @moonrakerdesign

    @moonrakerdesign

    2 ай бұрын

    Hey Rob, thank you for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @BradyRay_333
    @BradyRay_3337 ай бұрын

    Good stuff

  • @moonrakerdesign

    @moonrakerdesign

    7 ай бұрын

    Hey Brady. Thanks so much for the comment and the kind words. It really helps us out and we appreciated it!

  • @yannickparent5655
    @yannickparent56557 ай бұрын

    Great job

  • @moonrakerdesign

    @moonrakerdesign

    7 ай бұрын

    Hey thanks for taking the time to watch and comment we really appreciate it!

  • @user-lp7fu9ml5o
    @user-lp7fu9ml5o Жыл бұрын

    You make great informative (and entertaining) videos. I've watched a bunch getting ready to do the installs on my van. I only wish I had the machine shop available to make the upgrades that you do. I would love the interior ring that you made for the MaxAir fan, better yet the custom brackets you made to mount the Dometic RTX 2000. I'm getting the trim rims from DIYVan per your suggestion and I have to figure out how to modify/make new that interior brackets. Keep the videos coming.

  • @moonrakerdesign

    @moonrakerdesign

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Scott, Appreciate the kind words and taking the time to stop by and comment! I'm glad you like the videos, it's been a fun creative outlet for us. Sometimes we go a little off the rails, but it's still fun regardless. As you saw above I am starting to make a few things. The inner brackets I'm trying to find a decent material alternative that's cheaper. I just had the ABS laying around and if I had to make it out of that material alone would be around $80.00 not to mention the labor. Yes I'm starting to make the Dometic Brackets. My biggest issue right now is finding a decent powder coater that doesn't cost a fortune in my neck of the woods.

  • @victorestevez7809

    @victorestevez7809

    7 ай бұрын

    Can’t wait to buy. You should sell this as a kit!! Keep up the good work in both engineering and videos.

  • @TM-pz6nr
    @TM-pz6nr8 ай бұрын

    Sign me up for a set of those parts please. Another install executed with surgical precision.

  • @moonrakerdesign

    @moonrakerdesign

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey @TM-pz6nr thanks for the comment and the compliment, it's much appreciated! You can check the parts out on my bike website at the moment - farrframeworks.com/sprinter-van-parts. However, the interior mounting pieces are still made to order since the material cost is so high and I don't want to carry the inventory. Lead time on those is about 3-4 working days. If you are interested in still purchasing after you visit the website drop me a line in the connect section and I can get you taken care of! Thanks again for the support!

  • @directedbydon
    @directedbydon11 ай бұрын

    Would those machined pieces fit onto the factory head liner? Would love these!

  • @moonrakerdesign

    @moonrakerdesign

    11 ай бұрын

    Hey @directedbydon I've not actually seen the factory headliner in person but they only stick down ~0.625" from the roof skin which is well inside the depth the roof ribs that I believe the factory headliner attaches too. Anyways, if you want to shoot me an email - hello at farrframeworks dot com we can talk more in detail. Thanks for stopping by!

  • @Pro4Sound
    @Pro4Sound4 ай бұрын

    Yes. Please make the cnc adapter

  • @moonrakerdesign

    @moonrakerdesign

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I’ve been making these for people as a one off you can find out more about them on our website www.farrframeworks.com

  • @Pro4Sound

    @Pro4Sound

    4 ай бұрын

    @@moonrakerdesign I bought!! Thank you. Really enjoy your build

  • @Slippityslop
    @Slippityslop4 ай бұрын

    Nice work! In the description it says you ordered the center adaptor for NCV3 but I’m pretty sure you have a VS30 van. Is that a typo or some intentional hack?

  • @moonrakerdesign

    @moonrakerdesign

    4 ай бұрын

    Hey, thanks for calling that out and the feedback. Here's the fully product description from my order DIYVan "Sprinter NCV3 or VS30 (2007 - present) Roof Vent Adapter for 14" x 14" opening - VS30 Front Adapter, butyl tape". So it works on both NVC3 and VS30 vans. When I put this video description together I didn't make that clear. I'll update to improve the clarity there.

  • @NickMcEntee
    @NickMcEntee Жыл бұрын

    Such a clean install. Any chance you'd share the step file for the ABS pieces and the dxf or model for the anti crack ring? This would be for my personal install so no worries there. If not, I completely understand. I will quit being lazy and model it myself. As a machinist I love to avoid wood at all costs haha. Now I just need my van I ordered last August to show up. Was just assigned a VIN this past week so hopefully it's getting close.

  • @moonrakerdesign

    @moonrakerdesign

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Nick, thank you for the kind words and taking the time to comment. Sure thing! Shoot me an email at hello at farrframeworks dot com and I’ll be happy to share the files as long as it’s for personal use on your own van! Congrats on the van and I’m in the same boat as you, not a fan of the wood structural members either!

  • @NickMcEntee

    @NickMcEntee

    Жыл бұрын

    @@moonrakerdesign cool, email sent.

  • @curtis_allan
    @curtis_allan Жыл бұрын

    Wow, beautiful work! I'm on your site and would like to purchase both the anti-crack ring and the interior mounting system, but noticed the interior mounting system is out of stock. When will you have more made up?

  • @curtis_allan

    @curtis_allan

    Жыл бұрын

    Alternately, a CAD or shape file I could load into my 3D printer to make up an interior mounting system would also be great!

  • @moonrakerdesign

    @moonrakerdesign

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey @curtis_allan, thank you for the kind words and for stopping by! I’ve been making the interior mounting system pieces as a one off for people right now until demand increases! Lead time is about 2-3 days! You can contact me through the web form or direct by email: hello at farrframeworks dot com!