In this video we take the biggest step so far in the build in cutting a huge hole in the roof of our brand new Fiat Ducato! The hole is for our Maxxair Maxxfan Deluxe which will provide ventilation into our van. It is a 12v powered fan and vents both ways allowing air to be extracted or brought into the van. It also can operate in the rain and has a handy remote control.
We started by creating a wooden frame for the fan to enable to screws to bite into something as they come through the metal of the roof. We then marked and cut the hole in the roof with a jigsaw, rust-proofed the metal and fitted the fan using mastic tape and Sikaflex 522. It was a scary task but it went really well and with careful consideration, it really isn't that difficult. We've had a really rainy few months and so far, no leaks!!
Products Used
Makita Combi Drill & Impact Driver: [ Ссылка ]
Bosch Jigsaw: [ Ссылка ]
Clamps: [ Ссылка ]
Mastic Tape: [ Ссылка ]
Sikaflex: [ Ссылка ]
Hammerite Rust Protection Paint: [ Ссылка ]
Maxxair Fan: [ Ссылка ]
Timings
00:00 Intro
01:39 Building the frame
05:33 Cutting the hole
11:16 Fitting the frame
18:12 Sealing from the elements
19:39 Fitting the fan unit
23:34 Final thoughts
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WHO ARE WE?
We're Mark and Neil and this is Our Van Plan. We've always wanted a camper van and took the plunge in 2020 by ordering a brand new medium wheelbase (L2H2) Fiat Ducato. We are converting it ourselves into the van of our dreams with little previous experience. We're glad to have you along for the ride!
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