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06-10-2018, 12:04 AM
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MAXxAir
My MAXxAir 4700K fans are failing. I ordered 3 operator mechanisms from e-trailer, and unscrewed the screws holding the hosing so I could get to the hatch motor and operator, but the knob is preventing me from getting in there. Is that knob just pushed on the shaft, or is there a set screw I can't see? The fan motor and fan work great, but the damn cover won't open.
2 of the three fans we have exhibit the same problem, so I'm planning to replace all three. Has anyone out there fixed on of these things?
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2015 38RL with MORryde IS, residential fridge, DW, washer and dryer, generator, and slide in slide. 2 A/C, 1 HP and a fireplace. Added 17.5 inch wheels. Follows a 2013 Ram dually diesel with 8' bed and Reese 20K.
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06-10-2018, 03:09 AM
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You didn't say, but the operator has to be changed from the roof. Once the lid is loose there's only a couple screws if I recall.
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Danny & Linda
Full-timed 10+ years
Former '13 FB owner
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Currently rv & truckless
Replacement undetermined
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06-10-2018, 03:10 AM
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MaxxAir will be happy to supply Operator Mech free of charge. Replacement of the mech is done from the roof.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD Crew Cab High Country DRW, D/A, 2016 RW39MB, Dual ACs, Auto Level, Auto Sat Dish, Stack W/D, King Sleep #, 17.5" Sailuns w/Disc, MORryde IS & Pin, Comfort Ride Hitch, 5.5 Onan, Res Fridge & Induction Cook Top
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06-10-2018, 04:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mhs4771
MaxxAir will be happy to supply Operator Mech free of charge. Replacement of the mech is done from the roof.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelin' texans
You didn't say, but the operator has to be changed from the roof. Once the lid is loose there's only a couple screws if I recall.
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Thanks for the help. I wish you had said from the inside, though! 
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2015 38RL with MORryde IS, residential fridge, DW, washer and dryer, generator, and slide in slide. 2 A/C, 1 HP and a fireplace. Added 17.5 inch wheels. Follows a 2013 Ram dually diesel with 8' bed and Reese 20K.
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06-13-2018, 05:34 PM
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I did change my lid motor from the inside. A little tweak and bend using magnetic screw driver. It was a challenge but did get it changed.
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Rob & Jenn
2003 Dodge 3500 DRW Long Bed w/ 5.9 HO Cummins, Auto, 4x4. PAC Exhaust brake
2015 Redwood RW39MB 17.5 Sailuns w/Sumec wheels
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06-19-2018, 10:52 AM
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From the Roof, the opener gearbox change is a fairly easy 5 minute job.
Like others have said, I contacted Maxx Air and they sent me free replacement gearbox for my fan. I requested to purchase a spare and they sent me a second one at no charge.
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Robert & Sheryl
2014 Redwood 38FL
MoRyde 8K IS, Disc Brakes, MoRyde Pin Box
17.5 Goodyear G114's, RV Armor Roof
2018 RAM 3500 DRW, Curt Q24 Hitch
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06-19-2018, 03:29 PM
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I think that MaxxAir knows that the gear box is junk, but it's cheaper for them to send us replacements than design a better assembly.
Just wonder how many owners take their unit to their dealer and pay big bucks for the replacement?
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD Crew Cab High Country DRW, D/A, 2016 RW39MB, Dual ACs, Auto Level, Auto Sat Dish, Stack W/D, King Sleep #, 17.5" Sailuns w/Disc, MORryde IS & Pin, Comfort Ride Hitch, 5.5 Onan, Res Fridge & Induction Cook Top
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