Steph and Dud B Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Does anyone tow their trailer with the main/large MaxxAir roof vent open or do you always close it when traveling? Stephanie and Dudley from CT. 2022 LE2, Hull #1150: Eggcelsior. Tow vehicle: 2016 GMC Sierra 6.0 gas dually 4x4. Our Oliver journey: Steph and Dud B's RV Screed Where we've been RVing since 1999: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 If it is fully opened it might work at slow speeds as long as there is no strong wind. But it really was never designed to survive 65 mph towing plus gusty 20 mph headwinds. That is equivalent to a hurricane. The ONLY positions where the rain shroud is not loose are at full closed or full open. At ANY intermediate position, the entire assembly will flop around in the wind. Never leave your fan part way open using the black knob, especially in gusty winds or when towing. Video - 2017 MaxxFan 7000K sloppy at part open John Davies Spokane WA 5 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: https://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/john-e-davies-how-to-threads-and-tech-articles-links/ Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CnC Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 We've always closed all openings when towing. Airflows over/around the towed Ollie can create all kinds of unwanted airflows from other places (window slider seals, drainage openings, black/grey tank vents, etc.) - JMO from a forensic engineer. Charlie. 1 3 Arizona | 2020 Oliver Elite II Twin bed Hull #617 | 2021 Ram 1500 e-Hemi 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted August 8, 2022 Moderators Share Posted August 8, 2022 We tow with vents and windows closed. Unless i miss something. 😒 2 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted August 8, 2022 Moderators Share Posted August 8, 2022 We tow with everything closed. Especially in the west, dust can be an issue. It’s not fun to arrive at your site and have dust covering everything. Mike 4 1 Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katjo Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 We close everything, vents and windows. 1 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 2021 Oliver Elite ll Hull #732 Michigan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwen Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 closed for us :) 1 Oliver II #996 "Bessie", 2019 Silverado LTZ 5.3, Veterans https://wenandjohnsadventure.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph and Dud B Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 Ok, closed it is. Thanks. That's what we've always done but got curious if others did the same. 3 Stephanie and Dudley from CT. 2022 LE2, Hull #1150: Eggcelsior. Tow vehicle: 2016 GMC Sierra 6.0 gas dually 4x4. Our Oliver journey: Steph and Dud B's RV Screed Where we've been RVing since 1999: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Part of my “ready to depart” walk around is a visual inspection of the roof, to look for branches, to check the solar knobs (nylon ties are in place), and to make sure I remembered to close the two vents. If in doubt I stand on a picnic table for a better angle 😬. My wife gives me “The Look” whenever I do that. John Davies Spokane WA 1 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: https://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/john-e-davies-how-to-threads-and-tech-articles-links/ Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 I've usually towed with both vents open, or at least the main vent. Haven't noticed any problems so far. 2021 Elite II #841, 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, 3.0 diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now