Collector67
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Hi all. I’m just wondering if anyone has replaced the bathroom dime store fart fan in their 252RL ,and if so, with which brand?
Fan replacement
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jagibson58
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Contact Alliance parts.
George
Prominent Member
I like the operation of the Maxxfan with its motorized opening and rain sensor. There may be some control wire routing required for you 🤷🏼♂️ unless you get the remote control option.
HOWEVER!
We've been in this 310RL for 30 months (24 month warranty🙄) and both of the lids are cracked where the two arms open and close it. The price range of lids is $50-$60! They've been covered by the Maxxair covers for 29¾ months so it shouldn't be UV damage. This cover is much larger and a more complicated molding but is about $35. Why do the lids cost so much?
HOWEVER!
We've been in this 310RL for 30 months (24 month warranty🙄) and both of the lids are cracked where the two arms open and close it. The price range of lids is $50-$60! They've been covered by the Maxxair covers for 29¾ months so it shouldn't be UV damage. This cover is much larger and a more complicated molding but is about $35. Why do the lids cost so much?
Looks like there are now, RV recovery junkyards. I haven't checked their inventory, but I ask for those on a budget and $35 matters.....It really could be a short cut, if in a real bind and a part is going to take a long time to be shipped!! I am going to keep this in mind, in the future.
2 Allies
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George,
You can reach out to AirExcell and i believe they will send you replacement lids. If you open the lid and take a picture from the roof, you will be able to send the model/serial #s.
2 Allies
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Heng makes an insert the replaces the fan frame insert from the inside without disturbing the roof seal. Really good fan with multiple speeds and reversing capability. We used one on one last RV, a travel trailer. Really made a difference.
2 Allies
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Like this.
George
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I did that Wednesday but no response yet. I only asked for the part number for the lids so I can make sure I get the correct lid. It would be really great if they stepped up and provided the lids gratis. I'll get up there and photo the numbers in the meantime. Thanks
George
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Thanks Bruce —I did reach out to them and they have placed an order for 2 new lids and "pc boards". 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 I didn't ask for the pc boards so I'll update here when they arrive to report what that's about. 🤷🏼♂️
RoadJunkie
Active member
What are you referencing with "the bathroom dime store fart fan"? What is that? Do you have manufacturer part #?
BryanValRox
Elite Member
I posted this back in Sept of 2025.
MaxxAir, indicated that the lids have lifetime coverage and sent two to me no questions ask and at no charge.
All they needed was pictures of the fan s/n. This requires removal of the screen from inside to take a picture of the tag.
Had them in my hands and installed in less than a week.
Thread 'MaxxAir Fan Vent Lid'
https://alliancervowners.com/forum/threads/maxxair-fan-vent-lid.3186/
MaxxAir, indicated that the lids have lifetime coverage and sent two to me no questions ask and at no charge.
All they needed was pictures of the fan s/n. This requires removal of the screen from inside to take a picture of the tag.
Had them in my hands and installed in less than a week.
Thread 'MaxxAir Fan Vent Lid'
https://alliancervowners.com/forum/threads/maxxair-fan-vent-lid.3186/
George
Prominent Member
I received two lids yesterday and two PC boards.
I asked them, Can you explain what the new circuit boards are for? Is it a fix for the lid motor pushing too hard and cracking the lids?
The reply, "Yes, that is correct. I wanted to be sure if that is the cause of the lid breaking we addressed that as well, so you do not have the same issue again.
To me that's service above and beyond. Thank you Coleman-Mach and Maxxair Brands of Airxcel
2 Allies
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George,
Received 2 new lids and installed on Monday. No pc board upgrades though. Rep was at the Rally and sent them to me. At least if it happens again I'll know what to ask for. Installation was remove 2 screws on the end of the hinge, use a pin to press out ther hinge pin and then carefully remove the arms from the slots. Line up hinge assembly, re-install the hinge pin, put screws back in and gently put the arms/bushing in the slots. No need to remove the metal bracket. 15 minutes, both done. Good luck and let us know how the pc bpoards work out.
Thanks,
Max air deluxe. Awesome!