Roof Vent Recommendation for a 2014 Forest River Lightening Enclosed Car Hauler

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Need a roof vent for my forest River Lightning enclosed car hauler trailer year 2014

asked by: Ron B

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For your application I have a few options depending on what exactly you're looking to get out of a roof vent.

For a basic roof vent that will just help keep heat from really building up in your car hauler trailer I recommend the MaxxAir Mini Manual RV Roof Vent # MA00-03700 because it has a manual lift and is covered so it requires no electricity and you can keep it open all the time - even when you're driving or it's raining outside.

For a mid-tier option I recommend the MaxxFan Mini Plus # MA00-03851 which is still a manual lift and has the cover, but the upgrade is the electric fan so you can get some more air movement in your trailer.

If you're looking for top-of-the-line then the MaxxFan Deluxe # MA00-07500K is what you need. This has a thermostat controlled feature, and cover, and a 10 speed fan that gives you the best air movement out of the 3 options.

I'm attaching some videos for you to check out including one where we installed a MaxxFan Deluxe on a Ford Transit. I recommend checking that one out if you don't already have a 14" x 14" hole in the roof of your car hauler since we installed this vent from scratch.

expert reply by: Jon G

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In order to get the features you want (rain guard, reversible fan) you'll have to go with a fan like the MaxxFan Deluxe Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan and Thermostat #MA00-05100K or #MA00-05301K that you mentioned. These fans that have the options you…

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Answer 2

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I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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