Maxx-Fan install

[rideadeuce]

The forum has given me more work to do again! Love the new fan with light. I won't bore everyone with the same information already available from previous posts but great upgrade. The only thing I might have done in retrospect is drill a 1/4 in hole adjacent to the 6 in opening so that the wires had a better home rather than squeezed between the fiberglass and shroud. 

Edited May 18, 2024 by rideadeuce

[Galway Girl]

Does it fit the original hole from the older model fan?

[SeaDawg]

It fit our 2008, with a bit of filing of rough edges.  

[rideadeuce]

7 minutes ago, Galway Girl said:

Does it fit the original hole from the older model fan?

Yes, it fits exactly. The only thing that would work better is to modify the wiring by drilling a hole next to the opening that leads to area that the LED shroud covers. The original wiring from the Vent-line fan came out the side and just tucked in between fiberglass shells. The wiring from the LED light squeezes between the extension shroud and hole but would be better if it was better protected. 

Edited May 17, 2024 by rideadeuce

[rideadeuce]

Oh, I forgot to mention I blew the fuse for the fan in the sub panel in the attic. Left side, 5th down 7.5 amp. I recommend taking it out before wiring. 

[jd1923]

@rideadeuce Hey Mike, you are really doing a great mod-job on your Oliver. So many great improvements, and excellent work too. I LOVE your ladder-scaffold setup! Can I borrow it? Oh, and can I borrow a lot of flat land to work on? I would need levelers for that setup, or perhaps ladders with adjustable legs. Hmmm, you have me thinking. It's certainly not easy working on top of the Oliver given its shape. Kidding aside, thanks for sharing so many great posts lately. 😂

[rideadeuce]

4 hours ago, jd1923 said:

@rideadeuce Hey Mike, you are really doing a great mod-job on your Oliver. So many great improvements, and excellent work too. I LOVE your ladder-scaffold setup! Can I borrow it? Oh, and can I borrow a lot of flat land to work on? I would need levelers for that setup, or perhaps ladders with adjustable legs. Hmmm, you have me thinking. It's certainly not easy working on top of the Oliver given its shape. Kidding aside, thanks for sharing so many great posts lately. 😂

Little Giant setup with trestle brackets and plank is a game changer for working on and cleaning the Oliver, especially at my age. They actually sell a ladder with built in levelers. The ladder comes apart to make to A-frames, you connect them with trestle brackets and top them off with plank. Links below:

https://www.littlegiantladders.com/products/epic  Accessory bundle is included with wall mount and trestles.

https://www.littlegiantladders.com/products/ladder-plank?variant=41042434228389

Edited May 18, 2024 by rideadeuce

[MAX Burner]

@rideadeuce - Great work on your bath fan upgrade, Mike - that LED makes a ton of difference when more light is need in the head...  You'll be loving it!  Should be OEM, IMO...

Awesome post!

Cheers from Lake Guntersville SP!

[Wandering Sagebrush]

1 hour ago, rideadeuce said:

Little Giant setup with trestle brackets and plank is a game changer for working on and cleaning the Oliver, especially at my age. They actually sell a ladder with built in levelers. The ladder comes apart to make to A-frames, you connect them with trestle brackets and top them off with plank. Links below:

https://www.littlegiantladders.com/products/epic  Accessory bundle is included with wall mount and trestles.

https://www.littlegiantladders.com/products/ladder-plank?variant=41042434228389

The Boss of Me is going to be upset because that ladder is going to impact the toy budget.  Wow, I want/need that beast!