Aero Flo Vent Cover

Verna
Verna Member Posts: 6,876
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I chose the white Aero Flow vent cover since they don't have a red one ;). I installed it today, so now I can have the Fantastic Fan vent open any time I want. 
Verna, Columbus, IN
2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • R&DAndrews
    R&DAndrews Member Posts: 116
    Looks great, how difficult was it to install?
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    It took a bit over an hour, climbing a ladder on each side. Longer arms would have made it easier, but I got it done. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,417
    Verna, are you at a campground?

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876

    No, that was in my driveway after dark last night. 

    I leave Tuesday for 12 days of camping, including the CRA.  Then to Tearstock.  Three weeks (almost) of camping.

    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • twocutes
    twocutes Member Posts: 198
    I think I need one of these.  Does it restrict airflow at all?  Any special handling required?
    Beth
    Minnesota
    Practicing to be a wanderer
    2020 T@B 320 CSS Boondock Lite
    2014 T@B 320 CSS M@xx
    2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 8 speed automatic
    2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8
    2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 6 speed manual
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    I have the MaxAir-II and no, it doesn't restrict the airflow at all. Sure is nice to have when it's raining/snowing, can still have the vent open and fan on.
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    Torrential downpour with high winds right now (49 to 60 mph), and the inside of the T@B is dry even though my vent is open a bit while sitting on my driveway.
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • twocutes
    twocutes Member Posts: 198
    Any significant differences between MaxAir-II and AeroFlo?  I definitely need one, since I opened the fan cover yesterday afternoon because of the high temp and humidity and forgot to close it when it stormed last night.  I was surprised that the inside was only damp.
    Beth
    Minnesota
    Practicing to be a wanderer
    2020 T@B 320 CSS Boondock Lite
    2014 T@B 320 CSS M@xx
    2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 8 speed automatic
    2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8
    2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 6 speed manual
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    AeroFlo looks more aerodynamic to me, Beth. I've put two on (Silver Shadow and T@B) and it's easy. The MaxAir covers I have seen look a bit boxy. Personal opinion. 

    Even with it all of the ladder climbing it only took about an hour to install the AeroFlo by myself. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Ya, Verna's looks sleeker, lower. But I like my smoked gray tint better :-)
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    PXLated said:
    Ya, Verna's looks sleeker, lower. But I like my smoked gray tint better :-)

    The smoked gray tint looked better on my Silver Shadow, too.  This white looks better on the white body. ;)
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • kybob
    kybob Member Posts: 232
    Verna, is your Tab a 2016? I understand that on mine I will have to drill holes to mount the vent cover because the fantastic fan is now mounted with out holes. Did you have to drill?
    2018 Outback S, Silver/Black - 2015 Silver Honda Pilot 4WD - Florence, KY

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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876

    Bob, mine is a 2014.  You do not have to drill into the roof, no matter what year.   I didn't have to drill into the roof on my 2011 Silver Shadow.  Trust me, you drill into the Fantastic Fan.  Here's a quick walk-through, but be sure to read your insturctions.

    You drill four 5/32" holes into the flange of the Fantastic Fan.  Then you take four "L" shaped brackets, screw them into these holes, after putting a supplied bolt up through the bottom of the "L" bracket. 

    Then you lay the bottom half of the vent onto the 4 bolts, add two washers and a nut, tighten, and then attach the top part of the vent cover. 

    I did lay a thick padded quilt over the side of the T@B so I wouldn't damage her trim  with my extention ladder laying up against one top.  I used a step ladder on the other side. 

    But, you do not have to drill into the roof.  You drill into the upright flange of the FF.  Trust me ;)

    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • kybob
    kybob Member Posts: 232
    Thanks Verna. Yes, I trust you!
    2018 Outback S, Silver/Black - 2015 Silver Honda Pilot 4WD - Florence, KY

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  • gilbutler
    gilbutler Member Posts: 169
    Verna said:

    Bob, mine is a 2014.  You do not have to drill into the roof, no matter what year.   I didn't have to drill into the roof on my 2011 Silver Shadow.  Trust me, you drill into the Fantastic Fan.  Here's a quick walk-through, but be sure to read your insturctions.

    You drill four 5/32" holes into the flange of the Fantastic Fan.  Then you take four "L" shaped brackets, screw them into these holes, after putting a supplied bolt up through the bottom of the "L" bracket. 

    Then you lay the bottom half of the vent onto the 4 bolts, add two washers and a nut, tighten, and then attach the top part of the vent cover. 

    I did lay a thick padded quilt over the side of the T@B so I wouldn't damage her trim  with my extention ladder laying up against one top.  I used a step ladder on the other side. 

    But, you do not have to drill into the roof.  You drill into the upright flange of the FF.  Trust me ;)


    What she said!

    Gil Butler, Folsom, CA, 2015 T@B M@XX CS - White with Yellow tim
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  • pprater123
    pprater123 Member Posts: 6
    We love our vent cover we bought black to help keep out light.  It is nice to have ventilation.   The only problem  is it adds height to your trailer which could be a problem  when storing.  Also not sure if cover will work with it on??
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    They do add some height - I keep forgetting it's up there. Almost got it when I had to go under a picknick shelter to get out of a small campground.
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    pprater123 said:
    We love our vent cover we bought black to help keep out light.  It is nice to have ventilation.   The only problem  is it adds height to your trailer which could be a problem  when storing.  Also not sure if cover will work with it on??
    I haven't tried my cover yet, but based on the fit of my Paha Que 4-wie cover, and reports from other owners, I'm sure it will fit. If not, Paha Que will make it right. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • gilbutler
    gilbutler Member Posts: 169
    Verna, I'm using the same vent cover and T@B cover as you are.  I've encountered no problems.
    Gil Butler, Folsom, CA, 2015 T@B M@XX CS - White with Yellow tim
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    The one I have can be removed by pulling four pins so if the cover doesn't fit with it on, it's easy to take off. If for some reason (or some how) something gets inside it, you can pull the pins from one side and tilt it up to get in there.
    I have the smoke gray - doesn't block all the light like the black model or get too bright like the white.
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    When I put the smoke color Aero Flow on the Silver Shadow, I was very disappointed that I could no longer see the light from outside. I'm looking forward to seeing outside light again. And, I can take a nap in full sunlight, so I really don't believe the white one will bother me. 

    PXLated, I can unscrew two screws and the top will hinge and can be removed. But I normally don't take a ladder tall enough to do that. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Me either - If I need to get in, it'll have to wait until I'm visiting someone :-)
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  • Tweedrvr
    Tweedrvr Member Posts: 122
    I bought a cover last year and have been trying to get up my nerve to do the ladder thing to install it.  I'm 5'2" and hubby says I'm too short, but he can't help so it's just me.  Wondering how much weight the roof can handle if I kind of lay across it enough to reach the FF.  Any insight/encouragement?
    Martha in VT: '15 T@B CS-S Max H@ppy C@mper with '16 GMC Sierra 1500 
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    I'm short and have to rest my body/chest on the roof when I need to get the hood off to clean everything. I wouldn't go to the point of crawling up and sitting on it but felt solid enough to rest on.
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  • Ramrod
    Ramrod Member Posts: 164
    Can you go thru an 8 foot garage door with the fan cover in place?
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  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    @Ramrod, nope!
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
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  • Tweedrvr
    Tweedrvr Member Posts: 122
    PXlated: that's what I was thinking.  Thank you.
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  • KyBawpaw
    KyBawpaw Member Posts: 183
    I installed the same one Verna but in smoky color. It's a pretty easy job. My fan base required that I make the smaller drill holes and use the self threading screws. The instructions indicate that some fan installations use drill thru hole with the bolts with nuts.
    "Not all those who wander are lost"- J. R. R. Tolkien 
    2014 T@B-S
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  • norwood
    norwood Member Posts: 63
    We decided that we need a roof vent cover so we can run the fan when it’s raining. It looks like the AeroFlow 40421 is only available in white. Our 2015 Max Q is silver with black trim so we are leaning toward a black cover. I called Camco and they said their 40443 vent is black but it is 1” taller than the AeroFlow. That doesn’t seem like much of a difference. Has anyone had experience with the taller cover?
    Dennis and Mary Jo
    North Carolina
    2015 T@b Max Q

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  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    edited June 2018
    This is the one we got. Also comes in black.
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EDUTTK/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_c_GcOiBbHV95CW8
    1. Hash  T@B Fun
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