First Time Buyer...Updated 03/06/2006
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Mr.Mark wrote:retiredlife wrote:
I just wanted to share my thoughts on some options that you may want to avoid in purchasing a travel trailer, motor coach, 5th wheel. etc. Two absolutely worthless items that I purchased with my motor coach was a central vac and bedroom ceiling fan.
The central vac with the attachments provided did little to clean the carpet. We ended up bringing our old trust worth stand up vacuum cleaner to clean the carpet after several trips with just the central vac. There are accessories that you can purchase that will add to the efficiency, however, the cost far exceed the value.
Our bedroom ceiling fan is a 12v fan (unlike the ceiling fan in our 5th Wheel which was 120v). I am on my second one and fighting to get it replaced again. Our first fan shaft wore out, and the current fan shaft has enough play that when you are sleeping in the quite of the night it will wake you up. It either squeaks, or rattles, depending on its mood. The technician told me that this is the way most of the 12v fans are. I am asking for a third replacement fan. Unless you are a very sound sleeper, you might want to avoid this one.
Our coach came with the central vac and I thought it would be something we really wouldn't use, but we love it!! Our works really well and I like the extra feature in the kitchen, the toe-kick lever where you can sweep dust and dirt into (has major suction!).
Also, our bedroom ceiling fan is quiet and works well. That is ONE feature that I would not be without as I like air flow (summer and winter).
Just my take...
MM.
Glad to hear that someone has better luck the us. The floor kick toe was not avaliable on our unit. All we got was some plastic tools and a floor brush with retractable brush for the carpet. We have a dog and it truely does not suck the dirt out of the carpet. We carry our upright vac with us.
Can you tell me the brand name of yours? It has to be a 12v Ceiling fan because that is the wiring voltage. I have been looking for an upgrade to this fan in the hope that it will be a better one. Anyone out there have any url's???????
