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supercub
Explorer
Nov 12, 2015

Ceiling Fan ?????

Thinking of installing a ceiling fan in the bedroom. Looking for some help.
Is 12V or 110 fans better? I'm thinking 12v so will be able to run it without invertor or generator or shore power. Any pros and cons on 12v fans vs 110 fans?

Do they make one with a remote control?

How are they attached to the ceiling? I have an 04 Fleetwood Revolution and the ceiling is a vinyl or ultra leather. I have no idea how you get above this covering to the sold ceiling. Any idea?

For those with ceiling fans in the bedroom, are they worth it? Do they help? I'm primarily looking to help move the air around on those calm warm/hot nights when dry camping. If I'm plugged into shore power, I'll run the AC's if needed.
Thanks for your help.
Brian
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  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Nov 12, 2015
    On that picture looks like the blades are about 5" from the ceiling.
    I had my household fan with blades 8" from the ceiling and when set on high it would cavitate, not pushing the air.
    It was efficient on low only.
  • Not_a_Clue's avatar
    Not_a_Clue
    Explorer
    Nov 12, 2015
    hanko wrote:
    dont bother, they're not worth it. not enough room between the blades and ceiling to move any decent amount of air.


    I really don't want a high volume of air movement...the bedroom is a very small space. And based on my comfort requirements it works great. I am assuming you are basing your comments on experience. :)
  • hanko's avatar
    hanko
    Explorer
    Nov 12, 2015
    Not a Clue wrote:
    hanko wrote:
    dont bother, they're not worth it. not enough room between the blades and ceiling to move any decent amount of air.


    I really don't want a high volume of air movement...the bedroom is a very small space. And based on my comfort requirements it works great. I am assuming you are basing your comments on experience. :)


    Iam, I have one, its a joke. I use a small fan that sits on a shelf at the end of the bed.
  • micpib1's avatar
    micpib1
    Explorer
    Nov 12, 2015
    Not a Clue, how did you get power to your fan, it looks like a good installation. JH

    Not a Clue wrote:
    We had ours installed...love it, but check the ceiling height.

    We are rather short so it is okay....but don't pull something over your head when under it....don't ask me how I know. It is great for overnight sleeping when warm outside. We don't like running the AC at night.

  • rockhillmanor's avatar
    rockhillmanor
    Explorer
    Nov 12, 2015
    x2 on the no ceiling fan.

    I found the maxair turbo fan over a front vent works far better. At least you are recycling the air not just pushing it over your ceiling.

    Maxxair Turbo fan is located OUTSIDE the MH. You can't even hear it. I installed it over my front roof vent. You turn that puppy on exhaust and open the roof vent in the rear of the coach and hang on to your hat! Since I installed it I use the AC 50% less of the time. AND the coach smells like fresh air instead of stale AC'd air. Best thing I have bought for the MH.
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Nov 12, 2015
    others have done this, and it works for them
    moving air around lessens the stagnat hot spots and you can feel the air

    a Maxx air or similar moves air THRU the RV, but sometimes this can create a cool drafty feeling, when all you want is a spring breeze feeling

    the ceiling fans move air, and create a Home ambiance feeling you don't get with a max air

    similar to the comparison between a $20 electric space heater and the electric fireplace, they produce the same heat
    not the same ambiance and feeling
  • JimM68's avatar
    JimM68
    Explorer
    Nov 13, 2015
    ours is factory, with a 2 speed control at the head of the bed.
    It's small, so it fits when the slides are in, maybe 48"?
    It's very close to the ceiling of course.

    And it works great. We use it a lot, it keeps the air moving.
  • Not_a_Clue's avatar
    Not_a_Clue
    Explorer
    Nov 13, 2015
    micpib1 wrote:
    Not a Clue, how did you get power to your fan, it looks like a good installation. JH

    Not a Clue wrote:
    We had ours installed...love it, but check the ceiling height.

    We are rather short so it is okay....but don't pull something over your head when under it....don't ask me how I know. It is great for overnight sleeping when warm outside. We don't like running the AC at night.



    The installers did a great job, I believe they tapped into one of the lights for 12v. There is no remote but a switch on the wall.

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