Ford Transit Roof Vent Installation

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.

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. 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. Prevents distorting the roof sheet metal or vent flange and can be used as an aid for locating the fan. It s a rite of passage for all diyers and we still have to hear about someone who messed it up.

The first step is to decide where you want to install the fan. The first project was to install a roof fan and ven. Watch me struggle with saw blades as i learn how to instal a fantastic fan. This week i decided i wasn t a fan of not having a fan.

It also just so happens that the transit has almost 14 between the 2 roof ribs. The vehicle features a 148 inch wheelbase 100 7 inch height and 357 1 cubic foot. Installation of a roof vent in my 2016 ford transit requires support adapters both on the inside and outside of the van. 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.

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. For our conversion we chose a 2015 ford transit 250 with a 3 2 liter diesel engine and a medium height roof. It s typically one of the first modification performed to the van so it s super intimidating but you are not alone. This interior adapter is made of wood and will be connected to the vent by means of bolts and nuts.

We didn t take this seriously enough didn t order the adapter and ended up waiting a few days to get it. But the shop who makes them are awesome and super helpful and got it to us very fast.