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Re: Vent Fan
« Reply #15 on: November 28, 2016, 09:46:22 pm »
Barry-Sue

Can you share the details on your modification to the Fantastic Fan that allows for bi-directional operation?  That would seem to make it more comparable to the Maxxair.

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Re: Vent Fan
« Reply #16 on: November 28, 2016, 10:08:48 pm »
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Here is a link to the original posting:

http://forum.phoenixusarv.com/index.php/topic,2078.msg16376.html#msg16376

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Re: Vent Fan
« Reply #17 on: November 29, 2016, 10:47:45 am »
Ron

Got my tall ladder out and climbed on the roof.  Here are the measurements:  Height of AC - 11 inches above the roof.  Height of Vent cover - 9 inches above the roof.  I think the discrepancy between the 7 inches and 9 inches is that the base of the vent cover is 7 inches and then the removable cover adds 2 more inches.  I would call it 9 inches for our purpose.
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Re: Vent Fan
« Reply #18 on: November 29, 2016, 10:57:58 am »
Ron

Got my tall ladder out and climbed on the roof.  Here are the measurements:  Height of AC - 11 inches above the roof.  Height of Vent cover - 9 inches above the roof.  I think the discrepancy between the 7 inches and 9 inches is that the base of the vent cover is 7 inches and then the removable cover adds 2 more inches.  I would call it 9 inches for our purpose.

Thank you so much for the measurements.  2" below the height of the Duo-Therm is perfect!  I am putting this one on my To-Do list this winter.  Like you, I worry about leaving the vent open when out for the day, and also desire to resolve the clunking lid in windy conditions.  But our biggest benefit will be when Irene is cooking up a storm during a rain storm, we'd like to open the Fantastic Fan to blast out the smoke, but can't because the rain comes in.  Her Greek cooking is just too much for the range hood vent to handle at particular moments.

We can't beat the price for the benefits received.
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Re: Vent Fan
« Reply #19 on: November 29, 2016, 09:27:05 pm »
Barry-Sue

Many thanks for the info on reversing the fan flow.  Kit ordered.

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Re: Vent Fan
« Reply #20 on: November 30, 2016, 10:07:03 pm »
Barry,

Did your 2551 come from the factory with the fan installed in the galley area?  Our 2552 has no fan in that vent.  I've been assuming that there is no practical way to add a fan there.

After reading your posts here, I'm wondering if our rig was actually wired for a fan that was never installed.

Do you think there is a way for me to look for any wiring there without doing damage to the ceiling or roof?

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Re: Vent Fan
« Reply #21 on: December 01, 2016, 09:57:30 am »
Bruce

We ordered our fantastic fan when it was being built.  I do not know what type of vent you have in your galley.  If it is a similar frame/trim  like the vent/fan in the bathroom, I would remove the four screws that are holding the inside trim piece and look to see if there are any wires stuffed between the roof and the trim piece.
If you have wires then you'll have to check for power.  Our fans are wired in with our lights.

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Re: Vent Fan
« Reply #22 on: December 01, 2016, 03:42:43 pm »
Barry,

Thank you for the info.  Our galley area vent looks just like the vent in the bathroom, except no fan.
I'll take your advice and remove the trim piece to look for wires.

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Re: Vent Fan
« Reply #23 on: December 03, 2016, 10:50:02 am »
I removed the ceiling vent trim piece as Barry suggested and see no wires. 

It might be possible to push wires between the roof material (some type of wood?) and  the ceiling material (some type of padding) from the vent opening over to a light fixture located about two feet away.  But, there is a seam in the ceiling material midway on that route that will likely block easy passage there.

The factory employees had left for the day when I called there for advice on this, so will try again next week.

Maybe someone here has experience installing wire under the ceiling material?

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Re: Vent Fan
« Reply #24 on: December 05, 2016, 09:51:09 pm »
Our 2552 had no fan in the forward vent. I had my local RV guy replace the vent with a Fantastic Fan and he picked up power from the ceiling light just forward of the vent. I think he had to dig a trench from the light to the vent.
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Re: Vent Fan
« Reply #25 on: December 06, 2016, 10:39:48 am »
I talked to Kermit yesterday on how to get power to the forward vent on our 2552.  He said it could be done fairly easily by using a long drill bit to go thru the layer of foam in the ceiling and thru a structural tube up there (they are placed each 24" of length of the coach). 
That sounds too scary for me to try at the moment.
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Re: Vent Fan
« Reply #26 on: December 06, 2016, 12:00:14 pm »
That sounds fairly manageable to me.  If you are uncomfortable in trying it, first take an extra long nail or long fine screwdriver to pierce through the Styro-foam until you hit something hard which would be the beam, then accommodate the hollow square beam by adding 2" to the drill bit.  That would tell you how long of a drill bit you will need.  I assume you would need to go through just one beam to get to the adjacent ceiling light for power.  A 1/4" dia. drill should be big enough.  If you decide to take the next step and drill, as best you can drill in the center of the foam thickness and drill horizontally, not at angle, and you will do fine.  Once drilled, use a straight coat hanger to continue pushing through the foam on the other side of the beam to reach the area of the light fixture.

Keep in-mind that I have not actually done it myself.  It's what I imagine is required.
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Re: Vent Fan
« Reply #27 on: December 06, 2016, 04:34:30 pm »
Actually each light is below a square beam, that's how they get the wires to the light.



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Re: Vent Fan
« Reply #28 on: December 06, 2016, 05:38:55 pm »
Ron and John,
I think each of your comments are correct. Thanks for your encouragement.

I originally hoped that it would be easy to add a fan.  Turns out to be too much for me presently, but may tackle this issue later.

Actually it's not extremely important to us because of the way we use the rig--usually stay in moderate temperature areas and have only wished to have the extra fan a few times in the previous three years.

Will post again if I get the time and courage to proceed.

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Re: Vent Fan
« Reply #29 on: December 08, 2016, 09:33:25 pm »
Hi All,

I picked up the $23 internet-ordered vent cover from Walmart.  Just as Barry-Sue says, it's about 2 inches lower than the A/C cover, so there are no worries about clearing our tight clearance garage door opening.  Thanks again Barry-Sue for that information.  Now I wonder if I should get a second one for the bathroom vent.

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