Will a Side Vent Help to Reduce Heat Inside a Race Car Trailer While Sitting Parked and Cl Up?
Updated 09/12/2025 | Published 08/17/2025
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Question:
I have a roof vent with maxx air cover on my race car trailer. Interior temps when sitting parked and closed up can be very high 115deg. If I was to install your side vents on the rear ramp door would that help with natural convection? I dont want them on the side of the trailer and wondered if positioning them on the rear ramp would be helpful. Thanks
asked by: Pat
Expert Reply:
Hey Pat! What kind of race car do you have?
Exterior vents like the Redline # HMAV2-AVT2 will probably help a bit with the stuffiness, but it's not going to do a ton for lowering the temp - especially when parked. Just opening up your MaxxAir roof vent will be more effective than an exterior vent.
Something that will really make a difference is the Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent # UF53-945001. It's marketed for a plumbing application, but it would be perfect for your setup because the small fan is powered by the small solar panels on top of it, so you get a constant bit of airflow without draining your battery.
We've got some wonderful reviews about how this vent helps to keep the temp down in some varying setups, so I've linked a few pictures for you to see, but you're more than welcome to go through those reviews too!
What do you think about the vent?
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2-Piece Exterior Wall Vent for Enclosed Trailers - Polypropylene - 3" Diameter Hole - Black
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Jon G.
9/12/2025
Hey Pat, did you get a chance to try out the solar-powered vent for your trailer? I'd love to hear how it worked for you, as it could help others looking to manage high temperatures in their trailers.