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Hudsoner
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Aug 24, 2016

Installed ceiling fan

I installed a 12V ceiling fan into the bedroom. My bedroom is wired for an air conditioning unit, but I did not want this because of the noise those things are making. I get OK cool air through the ceiling ducts, and just wanted some extra air movement.
I decided to install the fan in the center over the bed, by utilizing the metal support of the opening there. I modified a fan support outlet that is used for stick houses and painted this thing white. I made cutouts in the skylight surround to install the fan box. I ran the wires through the ceiling to the 12 V lights, and from there to a surface mounted on/off switch.
This fan provides some well appreciated extra comfort, it is very quiet and can run the entire night. This way I have some "fresh" air even if the generator is not running. I installed the fan in such a manner that it still allows me to crank the hatch open.
  • down_home's avatar
    down_home
    Explorer II
    Sep 08, 2016
    How tall are ya?
    Did you get the big box of bandaids?
    Kidding.
    I've seen many with them but even being just 5'10" or so I have bumped into some of the early ones. Reach the t shelf fro wife and turn and bring you hand down and whap.
  • Hudsoner's avatar
    Hudsoner
    Explorer
    Sep 03, 2016
    momentum rv wrote:
    Bill.Satellite wrote:
    WeBeFulltimers wrote:
    I've just got to ask. Why a 12vdc fan when you have 110vac already right there for the A/C prep?:h


    I would be quite a bit more energy efficient.


    ...you can use it when not plugged in.

    That was exactly the reason for the 12 V fan. I just drove from Wisconsin to California, and did the Walmart/Truck Stop overnight parking. I could cool down the RV pretty well with the air-conditioning running on the generator, but wanted to turn it of, once I went to bed (it is under the bedroom and pretty noisy). After that the ceiling fan kept the air moving enough to make for a good night sleep.
  • momentum_rv's avatar
    momentum_rv
    Explorer
    Sep 02, 2016
    Bill.Satellite wrote:
    WeBeFulltimers wrote:
    I've just got to ask. Why a 12vdc fan when you have 110vac already right there for the A/C prep?:h


    I would be quite a bit more energy efficient.


    ...you can use it when not plugged in.
  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    Sep 02, 2016
    WeBeFulltimers wrote:
    I've just got to ask. Why a 12vdc fan when you have 110vac already right there for the A/C prep?:h


    I would be quite a bit more energy efficient.
  • WeBeFulltimers's avatar
    WeBeFulltimers
    Explorer
    Sep 02, 2016
    I've just got to ask. Why a 12vdc fan when you have 110vac already right there for the A/C prep?:h
  • Hudsoner's avatar
    Hudsoner
    Explorer
    Aug 26, 2016
    Strabo wrote:
    Hudsoner wrote:
    Campinfan wrote:
    I am not a welder but thanks for the info. This may go on my list of improvements. My wife wants one in the main living area.

    You have to calculate that you loose about 4 - 6 inches of overhead space with this kind of fan.


    None issue in a fifthwheel toyhauler.

    In that case, I probably would go for a larger fan, cause you have to move way more air to feel it in your rig.
  • Strabo's avatar
    Strabo
    Explorer
    Aug 26, 2016
    Hudsoner wrote:
    Campinfan wrote:
    I am not a welder but thanks for the info. This may go on my list of improvements. My wife wants one in the main living area.

    You have to calculate that you loose about 4 - 6 inches of overhead space with this kind of fan.


    None issue in a fifthwheel toyhauler.
  • Hudsoner's avatar
    Hudsoner
    Explorer
    Aug 26, 2016
    Campinfan wrote:
    I am not a welder but thanks for the info. This may go on my list of improvements. My wife wants one in the main living area.

    You have to calculate that you loose about 4 - 6 inches of overhead space with this kind of fan.
  • Campinfan's avatar
    Campinfan
    Explorer III
    Aug 26, 2016
    I am not a welder but thanks for the info. This may go on my list of improvements. My wife wants one in the main living area.
  • Hudsoner's avatar
    Hudsoner
    Explorer
    Aug 25, 2016
    gatorcq wrote:
    My wife installed a 12 Vdc Remote Controlled fan in our bedroom.

    I could have bought the remote control option for this one, too. But I did not see any need for it, because I turn it on when I go to bed and turn it of when I get up.

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