MAXXAIR

RV Ventilation Componentsmaxxair.com

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.
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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)

Keywords

Rv ventilation fans
Rv vent covers
Rooftop rv fans
Recreational vehicle components
Rv replacement vents

Where MAXXAIR is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

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 offering

Core 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 profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

MAXXAIR technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

MAXXAIR partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

AirxcelcoreOthersMaxxair 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)minorOthersMaxxair is a proud member of NATDA, a trade organization for trailer dealers.
RVIA (Recreation Vehicle Industry Association)minorOthersMaxxair is a proud member of RVIA, the major trade association for the RV industry.
NATM (National Association of RV Manufactures)minorOthersMaxxair is a proud member of NATM, representing RV manufacturers.
RVAA (RV Dealers Association)minorOthersMaxxair is a proud member of RVAA, the trade association for RV dealers.
RVDA (Recreation Vehicle Dealer Association)minorOthersMaxxair is a proud member of RVDA, representing RV dealers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

MAXXAIR competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct 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

MAXXAIR financial estimates

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MAXXAIR leadership team

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MAXXAIR funding detail

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Funding overview

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Investors

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MAXXAIR M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about MAXXAIR

What does MAXXAIR do?

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.