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8:29 pm
September 2, 2011
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ArkansasNomad
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I'm seriously considering adding a powered exhaust/fan to the cabin vent and wanted to see if anyone had suggestions and sucess stories to share. My 14RB has no power vents now, and no power at the vents but I think I can easily fish 12V through the speakers which are close to the cabin vent and tie it in the harness that feeds the radio. I'd prefer a reversible option for use on these cooler nights that are coming! I'd also prefer to not disturb the factory seals and just install an aftermarket myself and use a switch at the unit to control it. Considering the small space and CFM these things move it will also suffice for moving humidity from the bath after showers, even tho it's a small distance away. Any luck with this type mod by anyone or advice?
Thanks in advance!
Nomad
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6:46 am
September 3, 2011
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pfidahospud
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Here's one vote for the Fantastic Vent. I had the RV dealer install our model 4000R at the time of purchase, so unfortunately I can't speak to how easy the install was. We mounted ours in the main galley. When cooking I generally have the fan on "out" to exhaust cooking odors, and we'll put it to "in" when showering or otherwise using the bathroom (and leave the bathroom vent open). Makes for excellent circulation. Amperage draw is fairly minimal (1.86, 2.29, 3.00 amps depending on the speed for my model), and it is very quiet for the amount of air it moves. At first the fan was put in instead of AC since we boon-dock exclusively and I didn't want to bother with running a generator for the AC, but I haven't missed having the AC unit at all.
Stephen
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10:16 pm
September 3, 2011
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Mike Magee
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Post edited 5:18 am – September 4, 2011 by Mike Magee
My MaxxAir Fan/Mate attached to the outside of the existing vent. 3 speeds, either direction. The existing vent cover can be raised and lowered within the Fan/Mate, and actually I leave it up almost all the time since no rain can get in. It even has a thermostat knob so I can set a temp at which it turns itself off. I got the dealer to throw in the Fan/Mate for free when I bought the trailer. There's a picture of my trailer in the 'post your photos' thread where you can see the MaxxAir quite well up top.
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2008 Toyota Highlander – 2011 Escape E14RB
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7:54 am
September 7, 2011
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smilinjohn
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Don't forget the various Vortex fan models……all are quite easy to install. Mine completely exchanges the air in about 12 minutes in our 2010 14RK with a window open. I installed the Vortex in the bathroom vent.
 John
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2010 Sportsmen Classic 14RK; 2005 Ford F-150, 5.4L V8; "…..it is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance." Charles Darwin
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6:45 pm
September 9, 2011
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ArkansasNomad
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