Upgrading vent fans and covers...suggestions
Hey gang, I am looking for a way to get a little air moving (either blowing out or sucking in if possible) when we boondock and let the camper breath when it is parked in my driveway without worry...
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Hi,
Fantastic fans are reversible, and their warranty service is top notch. I just bought one for my van, and plan on installing it soon. The ones in my motorhome have been running without problems since I installed them in 1996.
I already had one with a thermostat, and moved it from my older class C to the new one. It went into the bathroom, and normally was set to come on at around 75F to keep my dogs cool. The kitchen, I worried about water dripping in so I bought a rain sensor system, but that turned out to be a waste of money, as I installed Maxx air covers shortly after buying all of them, and they have worked out great in the last 19 years no problems. The rain sensor has a really noisy motor to open and close the hatch. AS I normally leave it open, it does not bother me. However when there is really high humidity, it can start to 'close' and because the handle is not latched (for manual operation) it will not reach the high amp limit to determine it is closed, and will keep running the open/close motor until I get home.(or wake up). So I would not recommend the rain sensor model, though in the past 19 years they probably have a much better design.
Also the Maxx air covers protect the Fantastic covers from sun damage, all are still in great shape. I will need to replace all 3 maxx air covers this summer though.
The bedroom fantastic fan is just three speeds, reversible. I did not get any options for it. I either want it on or off.
The fan that I bought was from Amazon.com and just a basic model with thermostat. I plan on letting it run to cool my handicap van in the summer. I will have a solar panel to keep the battery full.
SunElec.com has solar panels in the $1 - $1.50 per rated watt price range. Look for one with a metal frame, and 12 volt nominal rating.
Good luck,
Fred.
Fantastic fans are reversible, and their warranty service is top notch. I just bought one for my van, and plan on installing it soon. The ones in my motorhome have been running without problems since I installed them in 1996.
I already had one with a thermostat, and moved it from my older class C to the new one. It went into the bathroom, and normally was set to come on at around 75F to keep my dogs cool. The kitchen, I worried about water dripping in so I bought a rain sensor system, but that turned out to be a waste of money, as I installed Maxx air covers shortly after buying all of them, and they have worked out great in the last 19 years no problems. The rain sensor has a really noisy motor to open and close the hatch. AS I normally leave it open, it does not bother me. However when there is really high humidity, it can start to 'close' and because the handle is not latched (for manual operation) it will not reach the high amp limit to determine it is closed, and will keep running the open/close motor until I get home.(or wake up). So I would not recommend the rain sensor model, though in the past 19 years they probably have a much better design.
Also the Maxx air covers protect the Fantastic covers from sun damage, all are still in great shape. I will need to replace all 3 maxx air covers this summer though.
The bedroom fantastic fan is just three speeds, reversible. I did not get any options for it. I either want it on or off.
The fan that I bought was from Amazon.com and just a basic model with thermostat. I plan on letting it run to cool my handicap van in the summer. I will have a solar panel to keep the battery full.
SunElec.com has solar panels in the $1 - $1.50 per rated watt price range. Look for one with a metal frame, and 12 volt nominal rating.
Good luck,
Fred.
