Our Bullet 246RBS has a vent hood above the stove that doesn't vent to the outside of the camper. The stove area is on the slide-out. There is a Fantastic Vent in the ceiling almost right above your head if you were standing at the stove top cooking something. I'm wondering if there would be any negatives to removing the large vent hood since I would run the Fantastic Vent if I was ever using the stove anyway. It would clear up a lot of room in that area and both the light and the fan in it are pretty much useless. We never cook anything "messy" inside and definitely don't fry anything on the stove top.Just curious if anyone here has done any type of mod on theirs.This is not my camper, but has the exact same layout.

I see the microwave also has a vent feature? Why not get rid of the funky range hood, convert the microwave to vent outside and move on?

Ventless range hoods are mostly worthless. I would remove it or replace it with a functional one that vents outside.

GrandpaKip wrote:Ventless range hoods are mostly worthless. I would remove it or replace it with a functional one that vents outside.I'd rather not have to cut a vent in the camper. I don't really think I need to with the Fantastic Vent right there.

I didn't know they installed vents that don't vent to the outside. You might as well remove the hood. Bad design.

dmullen wrote:GrandpaKip wrote:Ventless range hoods are mostly worthless. I would remove it or replace it with a functional one that vents outside.I'd rather not have to cut a vent in the camper. I don't really think I need to with the Fantastic Vent right there.Ours is the same way and I installed a Fantastic Fan in the vent in front of the stove. It's thermostatically controlled and kick on by itself after starting up the stove. It does a great job of pulling heat and odors out. The only problem is it can get a bit stick after a couple of years so I take it off and clean it.But it's well worth it.

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dmullen
Explorer
May 13, 2015
samhain7 wrote:
OK never mind...you are talking about the one that is normally in the bathroom...Didn't know they were in the main cabin of trailers...
So that fan turns on automatically when it gets hot?

Yes, the model I installed has a thermostat.
scottsnider
Explorer II
May 13, 2015
I am on my Third Trailer and I have never seen a hood that did not vent out, Forest River, Terry and now a coleman so what kind of trailer does not have venting so I know never to look at them in the future. Funny thing is I never cook out side unless it rains and even then I would most likely cook under the awning.
fla-gypsy
Explorer
May 13, 2015
many new TT's have the no vent hoods. It is not something that is desirable.
seaeagle2
Explorer
May 13, 2015
Ours didn't vent outside I converted it to an outside vent. I wouldn't remove it; even if it appears useless part of the function is the metal provides a non flammable surface above the stovetop.
mbopp
Explorer
May 13, 2015
When we were looking for a TT DW nixed any ones where the hoods weren't vented outside.
I replaced the hood's 921 bulb with a bright white LED panel. Next mod is a speed control for the vent fan.
westend
Explorer
May 13, 2015
It's not that difficult to install the duct and vent cover to vent the fan to the outside. If you're squeamish about cutting a hole in the exterior and would like to remove it, I'd suggest to replace it with a piece of aluminum panel.

Most larger metro areas have a metal supplier where you can buy metal panel like this and it is inexpensive. I buy PVC coated aluminum panel off-cuts by the lb. at this place: Discount Steel ($2.50/lb.).
Good luck with the hood.
dmullen
Explorer
May 13, 2015
westend wrote:
It's not that difficult to install the duct and vent cover to vent the fan to the outside. If you're squeamish about cutting a hole in the exterior and would like to remove it, I'd suggest to replace it with a piece of aluminum panel.

Most larger metro areas have a metal supplier where you can buy metal panel like this and it is inexpensive. I buy PVC coated aluminum panel off-cuts by the lb. at this place: Discount Steel ($2.50/lb.).
Good luck with the hood.

If I do that wouldn't I have to buy a new vent hood that is designed to vent to the outside of the camper since this one is not?
seaeagle2
Explorer
May 13, 2015
I was able to modify mine to vent outside I told my wife I'd have to buy a new one and she told me I'm smart enough to make it work. Incidentally trailer life magazine last month had an article on upgrading fans. I had boats for 20 years so the holes that really scare me are the ones BELOW the water line ;)
GrandpaKip
Explorer II
May 14, 2015
dmullen wrote:
GrandpaKip wrote:
Ventless range hoods are mostly worthless. I would remove it or replace it with a functional one that vents outside.

I'd rather not have to cut a vent in the camper. I don't really think I need to with the Fantastic Vent right there.

My fantastic fan is at least 8' from the stove and is more quiet and efficient than that piece of junk over my stove. I'll probably remove it at some point in the future. (The stove vent, I mean).
westend
Explorer
May 14, 2015
dmullen wrote:
westend wrote:
It's not that difficult to install the duct and vent cover to vent the fan to the outside. If you're squeamish about cutting a hole in the exterior and would like to remove it, I'd suggest to replace it with a piece of aluminum panel.

Most larger metro areas have a metal supplier where you can buy metal panel like this and it is inexpensive. I buy PVC coated aluminum panel off-cuts by the lb. at this place: Discount Steel ($2.50/lb.).
Good luck with the hood.

If I do that wouldn't I have to buy a new vent hood that is designed to vent to the outside of the camper since this one is not?
Most of them I see are optional vent to the outside. Sometimes, an additional duct piece is needed. I'm sure some are circulating vent only. I don't know about your particular hood.

If you're just due for a change and the other overhead works for you, removal should take a short amount of time. Maybe you could repurpose the wiring into another light fixture. Always nice to have some task lighting above the stove.