MAXXAIR
MAXXAIR, founded 1989 and based in Wichita, Kansas, manufactures high-performance RV ventilation fans, vent covers, universal replacement vent lids, and roller shades. It sells to RV OEMs, dealers and service centers, and RV owners across North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersWichita, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MAXXAIR does
MAXXAIR, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, designs and manufactures high-performance RV ventilation products including roof-mounted fans, vent covers, universal replacement vent lids, and retractable roller shades for recreational vehicles. The company operates as a brand within the Airxcel family of RV component manufacturers and serves three core customer segments: RV original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), RV dealers and service centers, and individual RV owners across the United States, Canada, and select international markets. The Maxxfan product family forms the core offering with seven model variants (including the flagship Maxxfan Deluxe featuring an industry-exclusive built-in rain shield), complemented by Maxxair vent covers, Fanmate fan covers with tool-free installation, the Unimaxx universal vent lid, and Maxxshade roller shades.
MAXXAIR firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MAXXAIR
- Legal name
- Airxcel, Inc.
- Website
- https://maxxair.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- MAXXAIR, founded 1989 and based in Wichita, Kansas, manufactures high-performance RV ventilation fans, vent covers, universal replacement vent lids, and roller shades. It sells to RV OEMs, dealers and service centers, and RV owners across North America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MAXXAIR industry classification
Industry- Product category
- RV Ventilation Components
- NAICS
- Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)
- SIC
- Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD)
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Where MAXXAIR is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wichita
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
MAXXAIR business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- RV Ventilation Hardware Sales: Maxxair generates revenue through the sale of physical ventilation products including fans (Maxxfan series), vent covers, fan covers (Fanmate), vent lids (Unimaxx), and accessories (Maxxshades). Products are sold through multiple channels including OEM partnerships, dealer networks, and retail locations.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
MAXXAIR product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MAXXAIR manufactures and sells high-performance RV ventilation products, including roof-mounted fans (the Maxxfan series), vent covers (Original Maxxair, Maxxair II, Fanmate), universal replacement vent lids (Unimaxx), and roller shades (Maxxshade and Maxxshade Plus). Products are designed for standard 14" x 14" rooftop openings and serve Class A motorhomes, 5th wheels, Class B campervans, and truck campers. The flagship Maxxfan Deluxe features an industry-exclusive built-in rain shield.
Product overview
MAXXAIR provides a comprehensive suite of RV ventilation solutions consisting of high-performance ceiling fans (Maxxfan series including original, Plus, Deluxe, Low Profile, Pivot, Mini, and Dome models), vent covers (Original Maxxair, Maxxair II, and Fanmate), replacement vent lids (Unimaxx), and roller shades (Maxxshade and Maxxshade Plus). The Maxxfan Deluxe represents their flagship product featuring an industry-exclusive built-in rain shield. Products are designed for 14" x 14" rooftop openings and include features like remote controls, thermostats, LED lighting, and multiple fan speeds to serve the full range of RV types from Class A motorhomes to Class B campervans.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Maxxfan: High-powered rooftop RV ventilation fans available in multiple models including Maxxfan, Maxxfan Plus, Maxxfan Deluxe, Maxxfan Low Profile, Maxxfan Pivot, Maxxfan Mini, and Maxxfan Dome.
- Maxxair Covers
- Maxxshade
- Unimaxx
Products and services
- Maxxfan
Quantifiable outcome
- Vent covers visible on over 2 million motorhomes and towable trailers worldwide
Companies that use MAXXAIR
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
MAXXAIR technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
MAXXAIR partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- AirxcelcoreMaxxair is part of the Airxcel family of brands, a leading manufacturer of RV components. Airxcel owns multiple RV product brands including Coleman-Mach, Suburban, Dicor Products, and others. Maxxair operates as a distinct brand under the Airxcel umbrella.
- NATDA (National Association of Trailer Dealers)minorMaxxair is a proud member of NATDA, a trade organization for trailer dealers.
- RVIA (Recreation Vehicle Industry Association)minorMaxxair is a proud member of RVIA, the major trade association for the RV industry.
- NATM (National Association of RV Manufactures)minorMaxxair is a proud member of NATM, representing RV manufacturers.
- RVAA (RV Dealers Association)minorMaxxair is a proud member of RVAA, the trade association for RV dealers.
- RVDA (Recreation Vehicle Dealer Association)minorMaxxair is a proud member of RVDA, representing RV dealers.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
MAXXAIR competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Dometic: Globally dominant RV climate, sanitation and refrigeration supplier. Directly competes with Maxxair in RV roof fans/ventilation via its Fan-Tastic Vent product line, and is the most directly comparable peer in product category, customer base, and go-to-market through RV OEMs and aftermarket channels.
- Atwood Mobile Products: Heritage RV appliance brand (stoves, water heaters, formerly HVAC) now part of Dometic. Competes with Maxxair through shared RV dealer/OEM channels and overlapping RV interior-climate category. Closely comparable business model and customer set, though broader product scope.
- Fan-Tastic Vent: Dometic-owned brand of RV roof ventilation fans with rain-sensing/electric lift features. Head-to-head competitor to the Maxxfan line on RV dealer shelves and OEM spec sheets; nearly identical product form factor (14x14 inch rooftop openings) and end-customer use cases.
Broad incumbents
- Lippert Components: One of the largest RV component conglomerates (chassis, slide-outs, awnings, furniture, plumbing). Overlaps with Maxxair on RV aftermarket distribution scale and OEM integration breadth, though not directly on ventilation fans. A scaled incumbent in the same channel ecosystem.
Others
- Airxcel (Parent): Diversified RV components conglomerate and Maxxair's parent company. Sister brands include Coleman-Mach (AC), Suburban (appliances), Dicor (roofing), MCD (window shades), United Shade, Velarium, and Vixen Composites. Useful peer reference for understanding Maxxair's role within a broader RV component portfolio.
- THOR Industries: Largest US RV OEM (Class A, Class B, Class C motorhomes, towables). Direct Maxxair OEM customer and useful peer reference for understanding end-market demand signals; however, an OEM rather than a direct competitor, representing the demand side of Maxxair's OEM channel.
- Carefree of Colorado: Major RV awning and exterior accessory supplier (a Lippert brand). Operates in the same RV OEM/dealer aftermarket ecosystem with overlapping channels and customer base; thematically related as an RV exterior component manufacturer but does not directly compete on ventilation.
- Coleman-Mach: Sister brand under Airxcel producing RV air conditioning units. Complementary rather than competitive - Coleman's rooftop AC and Maxxair's ventilation fan are often sold and installed together for complete RV climate control. Same Airxcel business model and OEM/dealer channels.
- Suburban (Airxcel brand): Sister Airxcel brand manufacturing RV furnaces, water heaters, and cooking appliances. Adjacent RV climate product line with shared distribution channels and customer base, representing both internal portfolio synergies and potential category adjacency for Maxxair's expansion.
Regional players
- HWH Corporation: US-based supplier of RV hydraulic leveling systems, room extensions, and specialty RV mechanisms. Not a direct ventilation competitor but operates in the same RV OEM supplier ecosystem with comparable scale, customer base, and channel motion.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about MAXXAIR
What does MAXXAIR do?
MAXXAIR manufactures and sells high-performance RV ventilation products, including roof-mounted fans (the Maxxfan series), vent covers (Original Maxxair, Maxxair II, Fanmate), universal replacement vent lids (Unimaxx), and roller shades (Maxxshade and Maxxshade Plus). Products are designed for standard 14" x 14" rooftop openings and serve Class A motorhomes, 5th wheels, Class B campervans, and truck campers. The flagship Maxxfan Deluxe features an industry-exclusive built-in rain shield.
Is MAXXAIR a public or private company?
MAXXAIR is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was MAXXAIR founded?
MAXXAIR was founded in 1989. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is MAXXAIR based?
MAXXAIR is headquartered in Wichita, United States, in the North America region.
How does MAXXAIR make money?
One revenue line is on record: RV Ventilation Hardware Sales.
Who are MAXXAIR's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Dometic, Atwood Mobile Products and Fan-Tastic Vent. Lippert Components is listed as a broad incumbent. Others are Airxcel (Parent), THOR Industries, Carefree of Colorado, Coleman-Mach and Suburban (Airxcel brand). HWH Corporation is listed as a regional player.
Does MAXXAIR have an API?
No public API is recorded for MAXXAIR.
What industry is MAXXAIR in?
MAXXAIR's product category is RV Ventilation Components. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADANAB, Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline), with a secondary code of IMADANAD, Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls. Its NAICS code is 333413 and its SIC code is 3564.