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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Maxxfan
Just installed a Maxxfan in the bedroom vent opening and it really works well. I was able to tap into the 12 volt wiring of a nearby light. This fan can pull an incredible amount of air through the trailer. At lower fan speeds, it's very quiet and good for use while sleeping.
In the near future, I will replace the exhaust fan in the bathroom with a Fantastic fan that will allow in/out air flow. With that setup, I would have the bathroom fan blow in, and the bedroom fan pull the air out of the trailer.
IMHO, better fans are well worth the time & money. You can save quite a bit if you are willing to do the work yourself. The hardest part of the job is removing the lap sealant around the existing fan and prepping the are for the new fan. I was about 3 hours or more installing the Maxxfan and I opted to use Eternabond to seal the flange, and then some Dicor around the edges of the Eternabond.
Just installed a Maxxfan in the bedroom vent opening and it really works well. I was able to tap into the 12 volt wiring of a nearby light. This fan can pull an incredible amount of air through the trailer. At lower fan speeds, it's very quiet and good for use while sleeping.
In the near future, I will replace the exhaust fan in the bathroom with a Fantastic fan that will allow in/out air flow. With that setup, I would have the bathroom fan blow in, and the bedroom fan pull the air out of the trailer.
IMHO, better fans are well worth the time & money. You can save quite a bit if you are willing to do the work yourself. The hardest part of the job is removing the lap sealant around the existing fan and prepping the are for the new fan. I was about 3 hours or more installing the Maxxfan and I opted to use Eternabond to seal the flange, and then some Dicor around the edges of the Eternabond.
