HOW TO Install RV Ceiling Fan in a campervan conversion 

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That bloke next door is on the roof of his van talking to himself again 👍😀🐾

Hello mate, I was laughing when you stuck your head through the hole 🤣 That mastic sealing strip is brilliant stuff I agree. The van is really coming along now and easily be finished for camp quirky. It’s looking really good 👍🏼

The position of that is top draw. No ridges to contend with 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I think this is the first time I have seen where the hole is cut last. Well done Mel worked out perfectly 👍👍

I would fill the predrilled holes in the woodframe with glue to prevent condens from the screws transfer to the wood. I think the main cause of leaking roof and windows is wood getting soaked and the screws getting loose. (learned that in my youth mounting skibindings)

Good tip for the van position... just wish I'd watched your video before cutting mine in. Great videos!

i love the way you laugh at yourself... you are a breath of fresh air mate . took this week off to do my camper transit conversion and you have helped me loads ...

hi mel a magnet in a sock is handy to gather up the cutting.rob

I had a fantastic fan inside my fiberglass camper. Was out boondocking on a humid august weekend and it started to pour, had to close the fan and had a horrible nite sleep from it being so muggy. Found out about the Maxxair Deluxe fan, that like yours is vented so it can run in the rain. One of my first projects on dobby!

Wonderful, we're just about to cut a hole in our roof too, always good to see more examples :)

nice job Mel.

Extremely good Mel, a first class job done, with just yourself alone and basic tools with no fancy workshop, this is why your help is so valuable, showing how these professional jobs can be done perfectly well by uncomplicated diy. Another point is that you are entirely innovative in how things can be done, with 100pc success; no one else has installed roof vents not using any sealant and it did'nt occur to me either (using sealant, even using expensive sikaflex, often causes leaks and this happened even to Greg Virgoe no less), and using a jigsaw with its footplate removed, never seen that done before either, so it's this unique thinking to solve problems that set you apart from, and above, the norm. Really inspirational stuff, thankyou Mel! Alan, in Norfolk.

Another belter Mel . I can remember when you used to have a cup of tea whilst paint used to dry 😆. The vans going to be cracking when it’s finished 👍

Vans looking brilliant, ive sent people to watch the diesel heater video's as caravaners are converting Cheers Mel

Great job man . Nice to see some one else not use in messy mastic as well . Now Iv got on to your cat thing and I’m guessing you watch a friend of mine BGJ . Reference the cat feeding . I was telling him about it and he was laughing . Great vid mate

Mel your the man

Watch it twice Mel cause I’m fitting mine tomorrow 😬🔨📐👍

Hi Mel! We have been watching your videos for ages now and I love your approach to things. Between you and Greg Virgoe I convinced myself I can do that! Let’s hope I can. We setup our channel and uploaded our first video today. Interestingly my job out in the van today was fitting a roof van lol. Small world. Thanks for all your videos, and keep them coming. Cheers again, Alex.

Hi Mel! Great video! We're currently renovating and modernizing a 1965 Clark Cortez RV! Video's like this are super helpful! Can't wait to check out more of your channel! Andy&L

Another brilliant video . I am fitting the same fan to my transit an ongoing project. Very helpful information 👍

Great video Mel, I've watched so many of your recent videos so it's nice to see one of your old ones, which will hopefully help me this weekend if I get to it... although I am installing it over the bed which you suggested not to do :-) (but I've got nowhere else it could go due to solar). Kev.

Good mastic finishing off trick Mell 👍👍👍 looks well!

I like the design of that fan! Good video, cheers Mel!

Hi Mel, I Loved this video, keep up the great work 👍 Thanks. Stay well. Ash 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Great job. I am looking at putting a second fan in,so perfect timing With 2 fans I can have one blowing air in,and the second sucking air out,, Our summers are brutal,and one fan not enough Cheers

Great video Mel, one tip though, apply a sheet of plastic to the inside to catch the metal filings, saves trying to sweep them up later.

Mel, your a skilled craftsman

Always good to have an assistant🤔still can't decide Fiama/Max air!!!

Great job Mel, as they say its all in the planning 👍

GRAND JOB THERE MEL, take care .

Good to see one that's been recommended. I may well want something like that. But never used my van in the summer yet.

I like your technique of shaping the putty at the end! I'll use that next time thanks. On mine I used Sikaflex after I trimmed the putty but in theory you don't need to.

I fitted the same model fan using the same putty aswell. Got no complaints and no leaks!

This is awesome Mel thank you. I was a little scared to attempt this but feel more confident now. What is the size of the frame you made or is there a video that shows you making this please.

I think I am becoming a big fan, you do some good videos. Keep up the fantastic work.

Great job ! It can’t be easy doing the work on the Van talking to the camera , filming and editing ! 👍

Liking the stained ceiling Mel it just takes the sauna vibe off the van? It's coming along nicely now enjoy all your vids keep it GOING! BIGMICK HULL.

Another Great Video Mel , Keep em coming. All the best from Manchester.

You always do such nice work Mel! 👍

Fantastic job Mel , see you have snuck some paint on your cladding looking good. 👍👍

Another great vid 👍

Youre lucky that theres actually a flat spot that fits the fan...without the ribs ......some vans dont have that 👍

Gees mate .. its lookin the goods .. 😁

Good job, Greg would be proud:)

Great video Mel, thanks.

Neat job that.

Well done MEL great job.👍🇬🇧🍺🤘

Excellent Video Mel, never used the mastic tape but I think I will give it a go.

You went a bit Norman Collier on me when you wiring fan Mel, great job, well done, regards. David.

Hi Mel, you make this all look easy, great job made simple :-)

If I ever win the lottery I'm going to pay you to do my van Mel. It's looking lovely mate. :-)

I've been buying everything u recommended, even down to the screws. As I build my van which is getting going now as it gets warmer.

Hi Mel, great video and thank you your tips must have saved many self builds for the scrap heap. Could you tell me the exact size of the ceiling fan frame please, and what is the max thickness of the ceiling you can have. Many thanks Kevin.👍

Nice job Mel, the van is coming on nicely :)

I regret having bought the fiamma fan. Before I had just a roof hatch, the Mini Heki. I don't like that one has to screw into the metal, I prefer the Heki type. Then in my case the opening mechanism was very tight. That led to breaking the turning handle which is made out of really flimsy plastic, like the whole thing. Then the electronic control is very awkward. If you want to turn the speed down from 2 to 1 you have to ramp it up to full power before going down again. And I never figured out how the polar control works. I don't understand the manual as well. But maybe I am dumb. Probably I am. Last but not least mine is too loud. Maybe I have a bad copy. I cannot sleep with the fan switched on on the lowest speed. It's not just the volume it's also the type of the sound which is very annoying. Mel, could you make a volume measurement to how loud your fan is? I have the Android App Sound Meter by Abc Apps (Icon is a white gauge). Could you measure the volume on 1 and full power blowing out? Then I will see if mine is a bad copy... Have fun!

Nice and informative video once again Mel👍 I've just bought a van off of eBay this evening. Can't wait to get started. I might even start my own videos on how not to do it😂

Mel ,what type of stain did you use on your ceiling timber ,only asking coz i am just about to start my colour scheme in my build ,and that colour you have done ,will match my other side walls colour . your stealthy van is coming on a treat now lol. cheers mate.

Great video Mel, vans looking great!

Nice job Mel😊

Hi Mel just watched this again before fitting. Can you tell me what fuse you are using. I only have 5amps to hand. I think it's 3 but will 5 be OK?

Merry Christmas! is it possible to install sun blinders on the vent? I have cold winds blowing in from the vent sides. And currently using blanket on top of the roof to insulate the vent.

Nice And Neat Job....

Hey Mel, another great video. I'm binge-watching them all ha! Can you give us the dimensions for the Fan wooden frame?

Hi mel do not put the fan on extract when the stove is lit it will pull smoke back in the van

Happy to give you a hand anytime 👍

What are you using for the electric Mel are you using the ring system again ?

Just started following 👍 I've noticed most people are using the Maxxair roof fans but they are alot of money. Is this the reason you went with the fiamma, or do you still prefer this fan?

Great build and smart moves with the preparation. BTW, how high is your bed?

Mel brilliant vlog mate even thow your fannyin about 😜 the van is look mint 👍👍😎

Awesome :)

well done love the videos Mel, how did you manage to measure where the fan was going? its in an ideal location on the roof with the flat part all around but i cant work out how you got it bang on in the inside, really curious.

Hi Mel, I love trying to dodge your jabs at the camera, good hand speed my friend.

Hi. Does this fan have a built in fly net? I am in Scotland so I have to watch out for the midges 😖 thanks

I assume turning that knob opens and closes it

Since you have your wood burner installed now be aware if you have your fan on suck/extract you will be affecting the chimney/flue and drawing exhaust fumes into your van....a lesson learnt by someone else.

How did you connect the power Mel? Did you channel a cable from your fuse box then connect them up?

Nice job.

Great video Mel, do you need to seal the screws on the outside or are they ok to be left?

Big fan of you now!!

So you don't even seal the edges with some sort of sealant like sikaflex? On my transit the roof is such that you cannot avoid water pooling as the ribs travel the entire length of the van so I'm having problems with a small leak in one corner of my roof vent :( which is annoying so I'm going to have to do it again when I get time. If you have any tips to make a good job to prevent leaks I'm all ears.

Hey buddy I’m scared cutting a hole in my roof but would you think I should give it a go? Try and fit the rear one? I’m not sure how to remove the front one to replace with the fan one I got. Which size wood did you use for a frame? :) 🤗🍻

What do your neighbours think of you standing outside all day talking to yourself?

Really informative video 👍🏼. I'm just wandering if you get much heat loss as you said the vents are always open? If so is there a way they can be closed/blocked up from the inside?

Hi Mel, what stain did you use on the ceiling cladding? cheers Bob

Do you wire directly to the van for power supply

Hi Mel, First class job as always. I think the word you were looking for is Shit 9:50 😂 ATB Glen

why is the hole offset ?

You put nothing on screwheads?

Love the thumb nail haha

Hello. Any luck with the engine issues you had last year !??

Hey Mel 🤚🏽

Yay

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whos the sexy redhead in the thumbnail mate?

Nice fan, great install, link to ebay... FEKK MEEEE !!! £230 ??? A *ceiling fan* ?!?! Wowsa... Not for me, nope. Sorry Mel.