Well I just received the
Maxxair Fan/Mate (model 850) from
Amazon today. I wound up ordering white because I am putting this first one over the bathroom vent, and I wanted to get as much light in there as I could, The white model (850) is translucent, black (950) is opaque. Only two colors in this model. I hope to get it on maybe tomorrow if the weather is ok. It will be my first trip onto the roof of an AS. Hopefully I won't wind up in the interior! With the vent location, most of the install can likely be done from the ladder. I think I will put some plywood on the roof to spread the weight and also focus on staying on the ribs. Whenever I do get it installed, I will post a pic or two for anyone that might be interested. BTW, Amazon, as often is the case, had the best price. Free delivery and I received it within two days.
I am looking forward to having a vent cover on again as when I was a Assateague last weekend, it was hard keeping the RV vent open while I took a shower, because with the breeze as it was flapping around a good bit.
Note: Last Friday at
Assateague it was 80+, I was sitting on the beach in shorts and a t shirt. Today (Fri) a week later, I am at work between DC and Balto, it's noon and the temp is39. That's March for you. I am ready for spring though. I did bow out the lines when I came back just in case, I am glad I did. I'm hoping it will warm up a bit so we can head out next weekend. MD state parks open up then. Will likely head to Cunningham Falls SP near Thurmont, MD. Close to home (20 / 25 min. drive), it's a great place for a weekend getaway. As a point of reference, it's in the same park system (state / federal) as Camp David) about 15 miles south of Gettysburg. Back to Assateague National Seashore for spring break at Easter. Hopefully the weather will cooperate!
anyway, it will be nice having the cover on (as I did in my Jayco) while the trailer is not being used. With a couple of windows cracked, it should help to get the heat out in the summer (I store the trailer behind my house FYI, hence keeping the windows open).
Thanks again for everyone's input/photos etc. It was a big help.