Maxxfan Deluxe Install | EP13 | Ford Transit MK8 Campervan Build |
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- This time install the ever popular Maxxfan Deluxe vent in my Self build campervan and for me a first for cutting big holes in the van roof for this great Ventilation option.
Welcome to my Ford Transit Mk8 Van build series.
My name is Alex Frood, I'm a UK based Freelance Expedition Leader and Outdoor instructor. I am converting my 2018 Ford Transit Mk8 L3H3 into a full-time Camper.
These videos are not How-to videos but showing my process for my conversion. feel free to copy me but id always recommend doing your own research as well.
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Best start to a van conversion video yet. Hoovering the roof. 🤣
Got to get all that swarf off! Otherwise it rust something horrible
Great vid. I admire your patience. I'm currently doing my Mk8 and spend an inordinate amount of time swearing, despairing, looking, thinking, and eventually doing something. And smiling when things go right. My Maxfan is sitting in its box waiting for me to grow a pair of balls and cut a hole in the roof.
I just try and keep the swearing off camera! Definitely happens here a lot!
Scary thing is after you make the first cut the rest of the cuts quite easy
@@MispronouncedAdventures Job done! Lots more to do now. Bike will be concealed in cupboards and kitchen worktop. Bed folds up to get the bike out. Big garage to cram in the climbing and paddle board kit. And also squeezing in a shower/compost toilet room that you pass through to access the bedroom. I saw some of your Madagascar stuff. I was supposed to be leading an Outlook Adventures exped to Madagascar last year. And then Covid happened. ☹️
Just realised I can't add pics!
Ah cool. I spend most of my rest working for outlook Expeditions. All of mine have been cancelled as well
Sounds like you’re gonna have a great van!
Looks brill Alex - you just need a quick escape window for emergency Coke procurement
Top tip. When cutting a large opening far a fan. Once you're cut out the steel roof panel keep it somewhere safe just incase you sell the van or want to change your design. It can be tack welded back in place and made to look like new.
Best using an angle grinder and 1mm disc for steel roof panels
I’d have disagree with the use of an angle grinder for cutting roof holes as the best option. Unnecessary hot swarf and metal dust potentially spread over a far larger and bigger clean up.
New Fine tooth metal jig saw blade, quicker and easier clean up
Test lines..... Very good tip :)
Yeah. I felt having never done it before probably best to do a quick test first!
10:11 The Greg Virgoe moment.
I need some hovering done
Great job, but please get a ladder when you do the solar panels 🙂
But rock climbing in my profession haha. But No I agree it’s a pain in the ass at the moment. I don’t want an external ladder but I’m looking into the idea of adding handhelds/foot holder to the rear door in the inside to climb up when it’s open.
Definitely for solar, going to need a few extra hands as well I’ve got a 750w ( 3 x 250w ) to get up there. All fits but I do need to create a Safari style roof rack, currently have a roof rack on order which I’m going to adapt and use as my base frame work . That should be an interesting video!
yay
Just started converting my van so I’ll be doing this soon. Cutting a hole in the roof is the thing that scares me the most..
Totally understandable. I measured and doublechecked and triple checked location so many time. Actually making the cuts was pretty easy after the first one
@@MispronouncedAdventures interesting to hear that makes sense that it’s no so scary after the first go. I was going to install the windows myself but I was looking at getting that done elsewhere
brilliant video...I got transit too. about to install the max fan...I know the wood frame is 400x400 but what is the depth is the wood ? thanks
I’m using CLS timber 38 x 63mm batons for it. I felt it worked really well and didnt interfere with the shroud around it. Enjoy your transit!
@@MispronouncedAdventures thanks for quick reply! if you wish to see my transit, there some videos on my playlist..(only just had start)
No problem lll check them out!
Hi Alex, quick question how did the fitting of the fan stand up to the extreme weather condition in Scandanavia not so much the fan but the mastic and sealants you used and have you had any issues with leaks at all ?
No issues at all in regards to leaks. Sikaflex 512 ( now called 522 ) has a operation temperature down to -50c according to the data sheet.
Whilst I will be honest I didn’t poke or prod the seals whilst I was up there to see if they have become more brittle. I’ve experienced no problems since the trip and I had some pretty severe wet weather at times.
@@MispronouncedAdventures Thanks Alex good to know it does what it says on the tube, appreciate the quick reply
Hi Alex, following your build whilst I build my own, so using a lot of tips for my mk8. The frame you used, is that 2 x 1 CLS from b&q?
that’s the 63mm x 38mm CLS from B&Q, so that a little bigger than 2”x1” . You’ll see it a lot more in later videos when I’m doing the stud work for the shower room. If you buy it from B&Q just check each one is straight
Mispronounced Adventures appreciate it, just fitted 2 sliding side windows, now onto the Maxxfan. Really like your idea of widening the sides to fit a bed. I was planning on having the bed length ways as i don’t think I could figure out the framing as well as you have done.
Cheers!
No problem at all. Best of luck fitting the fan!
I noticed around 15 mins, you used a spacer or packing for the internal support. What did you use out of internet, it’s around 5-6mm gap isn’t it?
Cheers
Had to watch it a few time to see what you meant. I used a bit of 5mm ply there. As that part of the roof is curved I added the small spacer. But there is also enough flex in the metal that you could just screw through and pull it down as well
@@MispronouncedAdventures ahh okay! Going to fit the dreaded fan on Wednesday so want to make sure I have everything I need and try not to mess it up haha!
You’ll be fine. Definitely a daunting bit but you’ll be surprised how easy is to cut a hole in the top of the van after the first cut
@@MispronouncedAdventures yeah I’m sure it’ll be fine! Once again, cheers for the videos, they’re a massive help!
No worries. Any issues on the day feel free to message me on my Instagram
What size was the wood you used for the frame and what size pocket hole screws did you use? thanks
CLS timber. 38mm x 63mm. Which is about the thickness of my roof after the insulation was on. I believe the pocket hole screws were there 64mm ones. I used the appropriate size screws for the material thickness as listed on the pocket hole screw guide
@@MispronouncedAdventures I was looking on the guide and 64mm seemed massivce so wanted to double check. thanks
No problem at all