Lazy Daze Owners' Group

So the original fantastic fan on our 2000 RB was replaced Saturday, when we bought our rig the original owner had install vent covers on all the vents/fan which we found drastically reduced airflow from the vents. After much research we decided on the maxair deluxe fan with the integrated rain shield, rain shields are a must for us and an aftermarket rain shield will always limit how far a vent can open as well as restrict airflow.  Being able to run the fan while the vent is closed to circulate the AC/Heat is also a plus.

We decided on the remote controlled option, I understand this adds some complexity/parasitic battery drain but the auto open/close adds a nice modern upgrade to our 18 year old camper. 

Removing the old fantastic fan was an absolute disaster. This camper had been resealed by the previous owners but the original factory sealant under the fan was a nightmare to overcome.  The sealant around the lip/screws of the old fan was extremely tough to remove.  Once we got it off the screws were removed but then it appears lazy daze used a grey sealant under the fan that never actually stiffens. This grey sealant is highly resilient to solvents and is extremely tacky even after 18 years.  Overcoming the grey sealant literally required cutting the fantastic fan apart in pieces, it did not help that lazy daze also appeared to have used liquid nails directly around the fan/hole. I can’t imagine doing this job without an oscillating tool, that being said i also can’t imagine an RV dealer doing this job without seriously damaging the roof from prying the old fan up.  If you plan to remove a vent assembly be ready to spend quite a few hours on the roof.

To reseal I cleaned the old gunk off the best that I could, I then liberally applied dicor self level around the new fan bevel.  I sealed the fan and screwed it down and then sealed around the screw heads/bevel.  I highly doubt my sealing job is nearly as robust as the factory, but an important factor here is to not skimp on sealant, a thoroughly application of sealant is a must in my opinion.

I also took the time to eternabond my main roof seals, I have no plans to eternabond anything but the front cap/side seams.  That being said in my opinion the eternabond application was extremely easy.  It seems like quality stuff and truth be told it’s extremely easy to apply (atleast with my technique).  I will be sealing eveverything else later this week and I’m happy to know lazy daze did such a good job of sealing this thing back in 2000.