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Re: 12 Volt Computer Fans not working (long-ish post) SOLVED
wnjj wrote: CSCustomCars wrote: Found my meter, and confirmed I have 13.7 volts coming from the bathroom fan to the computer fans. This is with the bathroom fan off as I want to run the computer fans independently from the bathroom fan Did you use the meter directly across the 2 wires heading to your new fans or use a ground from somewhere else? Any chance you have 2 hot wires connected or are actually connected to a switched ground? Connected directly to the two wires going to the new fans from the bathroom fan.809Views0likes0CommentsRe: 12 Volt Computer Fans not working (long-ish post) SOLVED
Traver8 wrote: It is not exactly clear from your description of getting power and ground from the bathroom fan but it seems to me that you may be getting both constant 12 v from before the switch and switched 12 v after the switch and not ground. Take another look at the bathroom fan connections and be sure that you are really getting 12 v and ground. If I misunderstood your description, sorry but that is my first impression. Let us know more of your checks as things progress and we will try to help. Terry Found my meter, and confirmed I have 13.7 volts coming from the bathroom fan to the computer fans. This is with the bathroom fan off as I want to run the computer fans independently from the bathroom fan I'm not sure what you mean by your first paragraph. There is a second switch after tapping power from before the bathroom fan on the ground side to the computer fans, thus negating being in a constant 12 volt state. I tested this wiring directly with a 9 volt battery and confirmed both the fans and the switch is wired correctly, and working. Basically what's going on here is a 12 volt fan will work when connected to 9 volts, but not when connected to the trailer with confirmed 13.7 volts coming in. EDIT: Oh what you're saying is (correct me if I'm wrong) that my ground switch on the computer fans will only ground if the bathroom fan is on. If that's what you mean, then I already I tested that as well. I turned on the bathroom fan after connecting everything to insure it worked. I also tried turning on my computer fans with the bathroom fan running and I still have nothing.809Views0likes0Comments12 Volt Computer Fans not working (long-ish post) SOLVED
Hello everyone, I'm trying to install some computer case fans in my roof vent that has no fan in it above the kitchen stove (who's idea was that?). The problem I'm having is they will not work when connected to power in my trailer. Let me add, I am an auto mechanic, have the knowledge and skill to diag for the most part, but am at a loss here because it doesn't make any sense. I bought two of these fans: THERMALTAKE RIING 12 SERIES Specs: P/N CL-F038-PL12BU-A Fan Dimension 120 x 120 x 25 mm Started Voltage 9.0 V Rated Voltage 12.0 V Rated Current 0.2 A Power Input 2.4 W Fan Speed 1500 R.P.M 1000 R.P.M (with LNC) Max. Air Pressure 2.01 mm-H2O Max. Air Flow 40.6 CFM Noise 24.6 dB-A 18.7 dB-A (with LNC) Bearing Type Hydraulic Bearing Life Expectation 40,000 hrs,25? Connector 3 PIN + LNC (Low-Noise Cable) Weight 158.8 g Yes, this is a 3 pin fan, however, the third wire is just a hall effect sensor to tell the CPU how fast it is spinning. With each fan mounted, I tested each with a 9v battery. Both started working. I then wired a cheap switch to both fans on the ground side, connected both fans together, wired the ground through the switch, then connected again to a 9v battery, flipped the switch fans turn on, flip the switch fans turn off. I tap into power at the bathroom fan. I get power from before the bathroom fan, and ground after the switch for the fan. Connect up the fans in the kitchen, and nothing. I reconnect to a light on the ceiling, nothing. Disconnect, check again with a 9v battery, still works with a 9v. Bathroom fan still works fine. What on earth is going on here? Do I need a voltage regulator before the CPU fans? MOST CPU fans will operate over 12v, even up to 20 volts. They have very little draw, only .4 amps. The fuse for the bathroom fan is 7.5 amps. I checked on the manufacturer's website for impedance protection and I didn't find any info about them being protected. My last idea to hook up direct to the battery (fused) to see if it's something about the wiring they don't like. My trailer is a 2019 Gulfstream innsbruck 199RK. The lights are LED, but the bathroom fan is labeled as 12 volts. Is it possible when plugged into shore power that it runs off AC? I haven't found my multimeter yet, but it's in here somewhere. I don't see how I don't have power at these fans when hooked up to a power source that is 12 volts and they won't work. Does anyone have any ideas?2.5KViews0likes12CommentsRe: What size and type RV do you use to full-time?
If I may, I’ll offer another opinion. I purchased a 26ft Keystone Zeppelin Z261 with a slide. I am full timing in it now. However, after driving to my first stop which is an RV park so that I learn what it’s like to live in a trailer full time, I have found that this thing is too BIG! I am working on a deal right now for a new trailer. 19ft Gulfstream Innsbruck 199rk. Single axle. 5000 GVWR. Much smaller and more efficient than what I have now. I realized that this 26ft isn’t conducive to the places I want to be able to get to. I want to get to places where I won’t see another human for 4 days. For me, that means small, light and efficient. In other words, do what you think I’d right for YOU, but think about where you want to go. Make sure you buy something that can get into places you want to be. That’s what I think anyway. I’m not an expert in anything, but it’s how I feel.537Views0likes0CommentsRe: WD Hitch Measurements - Need help with fine tuning
After weighing both options of buying another used trailer versus buying a new trailer, i decided to go with new. My reasoning is for simplicity. This zepplelin is too big for the boomdocking spots i want to get into. I want to live where I won’t see another human for 3 days. 26ft (29ft total), though not large in comparison, is just too big for the lifestyle i want to live. So at the RV show past night, i put a deposit on a 2018 Gulfstream Innsbrook lite 199RK. A really nice, inexpensive, but great quality feeling 19 ft fully enclosed trailer with a max GVWR of 5000lbs, and i am looking forward to picking that up in a couple months. I talked with a couple friends about the idea, weighed options going in either direction, and just decided that i wanted to go new. This will be my home for my the next 5 years at least. I want to thank everyone here for all the help without judgement. I really appreciate all of you and am very happy here on this forum.665Views0likes0CommentsRe: WD Hitch Measurements - Need help with fine tuning
Should update. Yea, trailer was overloaded. Quite a bit too. I’m a bit embarrassed to be honest. However, i drove at an appropriate speed the rest of the way, kept lots of space between me and everything else, and just drove as carefully as i could. Made it to my destination, and am now parked for at least a month while i sort through my belongings (I’m full timing) and get rid of more of my ****. the next step is trading for a significantly smaller and lighter trailer. This one isn’t conducive to the lifestyle and the boondocking places i want to be able to get into. Its too big. I’m going to the Atlanta RV show today to look at pretty shiny things and get a better feel for size. So smaller trailer, and a lot less stuff is in order. Thank you everyone for your help during my trial by fire. I’ve learned many lessons and will be adjusting accordingly.665Views0likes0Comments
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