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Retractable vent shade snaps flush into place over any RV roof vent with a garnish ring to give you a clean, streamlined look. Reflective surface blocks heat and UV rays to keep your RV cooler in warm weather and protect your interior from fading.
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Note: If installed on a roof less than 2" thick, the control knob on the fan may obstruct the movement of the shade.
This spring-loaded, retractable vent shade extends over your roof vent and fan. Its reflective surface allows you to run your AC less by deflecting that unbearable heat, keeping your RV cooler in the dog days of summer, and keeps your flooring and furniture from fading by blocking harmful UV rays.
Its snap-lock design secures in seconds to prevent the shade from retracting while driving on bumpy roads. While extended, you can still use your fan, but a low speed is recommended as a high speed setting can pull it out of position. Having the shade extended can also hinder the amount of air being pulled in or exhausted out. The shade will stay fully extended and locked into place until you manually disconnect it to let in some natural light and a cool breeze on those mild Spring and Fall days.
Your retractable vent shade installs in no time with minimal drilling. The detachable adapter bracket from your vent shade mounts on top of the existing garnish ring from your roof vent. Based on the width of your garnish ring, you can choose the inner or outer holes to mount the adapter bracket using the included hardware. To complete your installation, simply snap your vent shade frame into the adapter bracket and off you go.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Speaker 1: Today we're gonna take a look at the Maxxair Maxxshade roller shade for RV roof vents and fans, and this comes in white.This is gonna be a nice option for a roller shade for non-powered roof vents and 12-volt powered ventilation fans. It is going to be fully retractable with that spring-loaded roller shade, so as you can see we have this little indention here. You just pull on that, and it's going to spring back into the housing. So you can see it just snaps open. And then to secure it back, there are the two small snap-lock closures, so that whenever we press it to the other side, it's going to snap into place and hold it closed.Now this is not going to interfere with the normal operation of your vent or ventilation fan. On the underside, or the side that'll actually be facing up, it's going to have this reflective surface that's going to block sunlight and also reflect the heat back out.
This does have an easy install with the included screws. They're going to be a sunk-bolt style with that conical head at the top, and they are painted white to make those a little bit more discrete. You're going to have four of those that come with the kit, as well as two wire nuts and two quick-splice connectors. These are not necessary for the installation of this roller shade, but they do come with it. You can use those for another application if you like.Now as far as the dimensions on this, the outer housing from outside edge to outside edge, that's going to be 19 and a half inches, by 18 and three-quarters.
The mounting plate inside is going to have two different options as far as how to mount it. You'll have a narrower footprint here, and then a wider one at the outside. The outside dimensions are going to be 17 and a quarter by 13 and three-quarter, going from those two outside mounting holes. The inner ones are going to be 15 and a half, or 12 inches. So it gives you an idea of the space that you need to mount this up.And again, this is going to be just an easy install, just those four screws to put in place, and you'll be ready to go.And that's going to do it for our look at the Maxxair Maxxshade roller shade for RV roof vents and fans.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars (36 Customer Reviews)
Retractable vent shade snaps flush into place over any RV roof vent with a garnish ring to give you a clean, streamlined look. Reflective surface blocks heat and UV rays to keep your RV cooler in warm weather and protect your interior from fading.This is the second maxxshade that I have installed in my RV. I installed the first one over the master bed and liked it so much I installed this one on my other maxxair fan. They don’t eliminate all light only allowing a minor bit of ambient light when closed. You really notice the difference when they are open though. If you own maxxair fans this is the perfect addition for them.
The vent shade was easy to install and adjusted to the existing vent easily making a close seal with the ceiling (without removing the existing vents collar/garnish ring). It is the only unit that allows minimal light to pass thru. Two issues prevent me from giving a higher rating. 1) The barbed clips (see photos) on the "adapter" (the piece that is screwed to the ceiling) make it impossible to remove the shroud (that is pushed onto the adapter) without damaging the shroud and breaking the barbed clips. 2) The design of the mechanism that holds the retractable shade closed is "flimsy" at best consisting of small crescent shaped plastic fingers that slide around a 1/4" plastic post (see photos). It is not a positive latching design and will wear our and/or fatique with repeated opening/closing.
Got this for my motorhome. Fit was perfect and worked as advertised, looks nice also. Love etrailer!
The fan, cover and shade were very easy to install. The only surprise was there was no butyl included with the fan unit. I have used it all camping season and am very happy with the fan and shade.
Doesn’t work without modification for MaxxAir fans having a light ring already installed. Also will not fit locations where the fan is installed near a side wall or with close side clearance. Nothing noted in instructions or online to these issues. If using in a Teardrop Trailer think twice before ordering
It does not completely block the outdoor light, it leaks light all around and through the “foil” shade. There’s so much tension on the shade it’s rips out of your hand whenever you release it. The shade is held closed with molded plastic clips, very cheaply made; I anticipate the clips breaking soon.
Well made product, excellent service, arrived ahead of schedule. I always have great experiences dealing with E-Trailer. Thank you.
Easy install. Looks and works great!
Once I figured out to properly install after it falling a couple of times it has worked well.
Peggy F.
12/12/2020
It is not. It popped loose on a bumpy and broke at the point that anchors the retractable shade. It was taped but that has failed. I love the shade just disappointed that it broke so easily.
Fast shipping and fantastic package tracking.
Installed shade, easy install and works great.
Works as advertised - super easy installation and looks like factory install.
This allows us to sleep in past sunrise and is something I can't imagine not having.
Very pleased with the product and servi ce
Just, installed. Easy. Seems the shade will help.
Very fast delivery Thank you very much
Good price and quick delivery from etrailer. AirExcel could do a little bit better in their explanation of where and how to drill the hole for the light wires (maybe even have the hole pre-drilled). Other than multiple checks for the hole location, installation was straightforward. Actual shade seems a little flimsy (probably so that it can roll into a small space), so know that we have to be careful in order for it to last. Will use for the 1st time next week, so will have a better idea on how well it does in keeping the light out after this trip.
I installed 3 Maxxfan Deluxe fans into our RV. After a year of using them (8 months full time) we still love our Maxxfans. They are reasonably quiet, move a lot of air and we especially like not having to worry about rain. The Maxxfan light cover works well too and lends a classier look as well as darkening the room if needed. I installed all three fans myself without any unexpected issues, no leaks so far!
After owning this shade/light I'm very pleased with this product. Is working perfectly no issues at all. It helps with the light and the outside noise. Etrailer excelent company
Product was as expected, easy to install and works great, etrailer is a great dealer and provides excellent shipping, service and great products.
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Todd
7/17/2022
Great product, exactly what I needed.