Ford Transit Roof Vent Installation

This week i decided i wasn t a fan of not having a fan.

Ford transit roof vent installation.

We choose the rear of the roof between that last 2 ceiling ribs 21 in front of the rear door frame. Ford transit rv roof vent adapter these adapter flanges match the contour of the oem roof so a standard rv style vent mounts to a flat surface. Installation of a roof vent in my 2016 ford transit requires support adapters both on the inside and outside of the van. This interior adapter is made of wood and will be connected to the vent by means of bolts and nuts.

Maxxfan deluxe 12v roof vent ma00 06200k and similar rv roof vents can be installed off center in the roof of your transit t 150. The first project was to install a roof fan and ven. The vehicle features a 148 inch wheelbase 100 7 inch height and 357 1 cubic foot. It also just so happens that the transit has almost 14 between the 2 roof ribs.

Installing a maxxair maxxfan deluxe roof vent on a diy camper van conversion helps controlling interior temperature relative humidity condensation and moisture indoor air quality and creates air movement. But the shop who makes them are awesome and super helpful and got it to us very fast. We have officially started our van conversion on blue our long wheelbase medium roof ford transit 250. Watch me struggle with saw blades as i learn how to instal a fantastic fan.

We didn t take this seriously enough didn t order the adapter and ended up waiting a few days to get it. Ford transit roofs have a bunch of channels in the sheet metal and it would be nearly impossible to install this without some sort of adapter. The minor difference in depth from the roof corrugations is not an issue since you ll be using an install kit with flexible sealant like 344270kitw. This spot will be above our future bed and leaves ample room to install solar panels.

It s typically one of the first modification performed to the van so it s super intimidating but you are not alone. It s a rite of passage for all diyers and we still have to hear about someone who messed it up.