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Explorer

Jan 18, 2022

Is an old fantastic fan worth fixing?

I have a fantastic fan that's 25 yrs old, but is still running like a champ. The plastic cover, and main body though, have seen better days.

There doesnt seem to be any replacement body parts for this old thing, but I might be able to patch the plastic parts that have chipped on the main body, and replace the garnish with a generic one.

Has anyone had luck repairing the old brittle plastic body that screws to the roof? These fans are definitely not cheap, so I'd love to salvage it.

If I should replace it, are these $300+ fans worth the price?

Truck Campers

14 Replies

monkey44
Nomad II
Jan 18, 2022
Practically any old part is worth salvaging and repairing today. Compare it to the worthless junk we can buy now that breaks when you look at it. Yes, salvage it if you can.
Bedlam
Moderator
Jan 18, 2022
I would buy a new one and keep this one for parts. Stay with the basic model that has the manual lift hatch and 3-position switches rather than the ones with sensors, remotes and lift motors.
mockturtle
Explorer II
Jan 18, 2022
The new ones are junk, IMO, compared to the old ones. If you can fix it, do so.

BTW, PPL often has parts you can't find anywhere else.
ScottG
Nomad
Jan 18, 2022
That motor is smoother and more quiet than the new ones are. I would save it for that reason alone.
If nothing else, at least save the motor!