Wire Size Used to Install MaxxFan Deluxe Roof Vent w/12V Fan & Thermostat MA00-05100K

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What gauge of wire do I need to connect the Maxxair 00-05100K MaxxFan to my DC set-up? I notice that at the bottom of your page that one of the similar purchases is 16 gauge wire but Ive heard 12 and 14 gauge as well. Thank you for your help,

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The MaxxFan Deluxe Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan and Thermostat - Manual Lift - 10 Speed - White Item # MA00-05100K only requires 12 volt, 5 amp power to operate so based on this 12 gauge wire would be overkill but 16 gauge such as # DW02359-1 sold by the foot is more ideal.

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Jake

4/23/2024

Wouldn't length of run to the power supply factor into your suggestion? At what length would you go to a lower gauge? Also, what fuse would you suggest, both just after the power source and just before the fan? Thank you -

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Kevin C.

5/16/2024

@Jake Typically the vent wiring isn't running too far so voltage drop won't be an issue in most cases. If you're running about 25' then you'll want to switch to 14 gauge wire # DW07550-1. For a 25' to 50' length you'll need to switch to 12 gauge wire # 12-1-1 to avoid a voltage drop. As for the fuse I'd just use a 10 amp fuse holder # SWC9538 if you were wiring directly to the battery and would place it closer to the battery to protect the wiring running in the walls up to the vent. It's a lot easier to cut out a couple feet of wire by the battery than to rip it out of the walls and run new wire. The vent can also be wired to a DC distribution panel and fused there if you have one in your trailer.

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Answer 1

The MaxxFan Deluxe Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan #MA00-06401K only draws 5 amps so you don't need to go crazy with the wiring gauge but I would still recommend 10 gauge like part #10-1-1 (sold by foot) as it's heavier than you'd ever…

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Answer 2

The power draw of the MaxxFan part #MA00-07500K that you referenced is 5 amps or 60 watts.

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

I recommend the Alpha Systems Butyl Tape for RV Weatherproofing #AL28FJ as it's 1" wide to fully cover the flange of your vent. Make sure you overlap the ends to form a tight waterproof seal. You can see me doing this at 2:50 mark in…

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Answer 5

The fan of the MaxxAir MaxxFan Trailer Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan - w/ Rain Cover #MA00-06200K draws 5 amps. In theory a 750 amp battery would power this for 150 hours.

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Answer 6

To seal around your new roof fan I would use the Alpha Systems #AL98KV Self-Leveling Sealant. To cover a MaxxFan I would use the MaxxAir #MA00-955002 in black or the #MA00-955001 in white roof vent covers. These attach fast when installing on a…

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Answer 7

We don't sell the plywood or template for the MaxxFan Deluxe Roof Vent #MA00-06200K but if you watch the video again the template instructions start about 5:30 into the video.

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

The 900 CFM fan of the MaxxAir MaxxFan #MA00-07500K that you referenced needs to be attached to at least a 5 amp circuit.

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

The model number for fans such as the MaxxAir MaxxFan Mini Roof Vent, #MA00-04401M is listed on the upper side of the assembly itself. Please see the attached image. You will best identify this by opening the vent and climbing on top of the RV.…

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Answer 12

The model number for your MaxxAir vent like the MaxxAir MaxxFan Mini Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan #MA00-04401M, can be found on a sticker stamped on the upper side, if you can't find it there you can also find it located on the bottom and visible when…

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