Thanks for sharing David, now I know how to feed the cable in the roof this one is on my list. By the way, the back vent in our 21 cv20 started leaking whilst in the Netherlands recently. Fixed it by scraping all the excess black non setting mastic from around the collar you removed and re sealed it with white 522. That’s where the water was getting in and I’ve noticed on the other vents the black non setting mastic is becoming more liquid so I’ll be giving them the same treatment even though they aren’t leaking……….yet. All the best, Mike & Heather 👍🇮🇲
@LeisureBit
Ай бұрын
Thanks Mike & Heather, was yours leaking between the roof part and the frame as that’s where mine seemed to be / pleased it’s. It leaking now and wish I had just used white but hey ho 😀 Pleased you sorted it All the very best, David 👍
@mikespeers8281
Ай бұрын
The bottom plastic base attached to the roof is sound, the sealant around it is firm. Ours leaked through the part you removed and I’ve noticed on our other vents the non setting black stuff has become way more liquid over the last year or so. The back vent is sound now but I’ll be doing the same repair to the other vents even though they aren’t leaking yet. That’ll be scraping all the excess black stuff from the joints, cleaning them and then beading with white 522 which is what they should have used in the first place me thinks 🙄
@danielrussell446
Ай бұрын
Well done David you have done a great job there and I think it’s a good upgrade from standard as you say ventilation is critical to get air circulation and remove odours and pollutants
@LeisureBit
Ай бұрын
Thank you - appreciated. It seems to make a big difference and wish I had done it sooner - all the very best, David 👍
@colinnewmarch1106
Ай бұрын
Well done David, excellent tutorial, that's on my wish list now, would have it fitted for me though
@LeisureBit
Ай бұрын
Thank you - if you have someone who can fit it definitely makes it easier 😀 it certainly makes a big difference and really happy with it - all the best, David 👍
@juliegough350
Ай бұрын
Cracking vlog david 😉 seen a few of these fans now im impressed by them, hubbys going to see if we can get one for our van at some point. Love to Rachael.see you in the next one x😊
@LeisureBit
Ай бұрын
Thank you - well worth considering and has made a nice difference with the ‘forced’ fresh air, kept it a bit cooler too - thanks again, all the very best, David (and Rachel) 👍
@Wheres_wanda_wandering
Ай бұрын
I’m impressed with the fan and the way you have fitted it. It is on my wish list. Take care Gill
@LeisureBit
Ай бұрын
Thanks Gill, it’s surprising how much it makes a difference with the fresh air, really pleased I fitted it - Rachel’s really pleased with it too which is great. All the very best, David & Rachel 👍
@Wizardinthewild
Ай бұрын
Would love a roof fan for Merlin. Nice install. You did a good job there👍. Wonder if I could get Graham to do one in Merlin? 😉 thanks for sharing ❤️👍😊
@LeisureBit
Ай бұрын
It’s really made a difference, I’m sure you could convince Graham to fit one, think of all the lovely fresh air at the touch of a button 😀 All the very best, David 👍
@tylerstravels0610
Ай бұрын
Its something van conversions should give as an option as i think they are a brilliant idea, certainly cheaper than roof mounted A/C, ok, maybe not as good, but still a brilliant option. White mastic would of been better, (IMO) but is on the roof and no one sees it 🙂 The control panel would be a good option for it as well, one for next time then. Electric upgrade, now that will be interesting, you ditching the engine and putting in TESLA engine 🙂 Great informative tech video as ever mate 🙂
@LeisureBit
Ай бұрын
Thank you - hope you’re feeling better? Haha you never know do you :) think we need some bigger battery capacity before that haha - yes, good compromise between roof a/c and much lighter weight too! thanks again, all the very best, David 👍
@timw2973
Ай бұрын
Nice install and very effective demo regards the air movement with the smoke machine👍. Silicone is a knack - you could always used masking tape on the van roof etc for a clean straight edge - done miles of sealant over the years working in construction so like most things practice helps.
@LeisureBit
Ай бұрын
Hi Tim, it’s one of those things I wasn’t looking forward to doing (the siliconing and removal part specifically) and was so worried about making sure I didn’t have another leak, in hindsight the masking tape would have been a great idea. If I did it again, you get the lessons of this time too. Imagine once you have a the back like most things it will be much easier - all the best, David 👍
@momarsden3053
Ай бұрын
You're a very clever bloke David 👏 😌 Well done and well explained. Regards, Mo 😊 👍
@LeisureBit
Ай бұрын
Thank you - really appreciated. It's certainly coming in handy, in the weather this weekend anyway just to keep it a little cooler and fresher. Have a great week, all the very best, David 👍
@karlospappy8908
Ай бұрын
Looks good David but sikaflexing in slippers😂😂 Sorry to hear about your knob being too big😎 The smoke being extracted looked like a spirit leaving, hope Rachel is OK. Cheers K.
@LeisureBit
Ай бұрын
😀 haha - yes unfortunately so lol 😂 It did look strange when the smoke got extracted didn’t it - yes Rachel is ok thank you - thanks again , David (& Rachel) 👍
@LeisureBit
Ай бұрын
It’s quite a shock if he can actually find his slippers K! 😂😂 😂😂😂😂😂 nothing worse than a very large knob! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I’m good thank you - looking forward to hearing about your road trip when we next see you!
@crafter63
Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing David.
@LeisureBit
Ай бұрын
No worries, hope it’s useful. All the very best, David 👍
@rocka-cb7kk
Ай бұрын
HEKKO GOOD TO SEE YOU HOPE IT WORKS OUT IM STILL LOOKING AT NARROW BOATS
@LeisureBit
Ай бұрын
Thank you - hope all goes well with the hunt for narrow boats - all the very best, David 👍
@vansforthememories
Ай бұрын
Thanks for that David, we’ve been considering one. I’d like to know how good the blind is please? Is it silver backed & does it bleed any light? Thanks, Em 💜
@LeisureBit
Ай бұрын
Hi Em, thank you - the blind seems to be ok, it is silver backed and when closed you get very little light in, the only bit you seem to get a bit of light bleed is where the frame connects to the ceiling and a tiny bit through the vents. Hope that helps, all the best, David 👍
@y0rkiebar
Ай бұрын
I take it the next van is some time away then 🙂 Any reason you went with the 522 vs a mastic strip ?
@LeisureBit
Ай бұрын
The new van is not ordered yet as still looking and deciding, I always wanted to try out a MaxxFan and needed to resolve the leak so thought I would cover both. The only reason for the 522 was it's what I had, I should have purchased Mastic but the fan came sooner than expected and thought I would crack on - in the future would definitely used mastic strip or equivalent and just finish with silicon. All the best, David 👍
@malcolmditchburn2834
Ай бұрын
Why didn't smoke alarm sound when testing?
@LeisureBit
Ай бұрын
It did sound - I had silenced it before turning the fan on to avoid the racket - All the best, David 👍
@richiebainbridge2608
Ай бұрын
Hi, much better intro to your video 👍 Can you drive with the lid in the up position ?
@LeisureBit
Ай бұрын
😀 Yes, I believe you can - not tried it but think it’s fine too drive with it up. All the best, David 👍
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