It s a rite of passage for all diyers and we still have to.
Sprinter van roof vent adapter.
Using painter s tape tape the adapter to the roof as seen in the second photo in this article.
It drops right into the roof ribs and allows for a perfectly square and flat install for your fan.
Installing a maxxair maxxfan deluxe roof vent on a diy camper van conversion helps controlling interior temperature relative humidity condensation and moisture indoor air quality and creates air movement it s typically one of the first modification performed to the van so it s super intimidating but you are not alone.
Prolongs life of fan flange so it doesn t crack due to uv exposure and the curvature of the roof.
The recesses in the adapter should sit comfortably on the high points of the roof ribs and the rest of the adapter should be sitting flat on the roof.
Mercedes did not change the body on the sprinter so it works for both the ncv3 2007 2018 as more.
Sprinter model from 1994 to 2006 patent pending adapter matches the contour of the oem roof so a standard rv style vent mounts to a flat surface.
Prevents distorting the roof sheet metal or vent flange and can be used as an aid for locating the fan.
Prolongs life of fan flange so it doesn t crack due to uv exposure and the curvature of the roof.
They are cnc machined out of uv and fire resistant expanded pvc.
Mercedes did not change the body on the sprinter so it works for both the ncv3 2007 2018 as more.
Set the adapter on the roof.