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Bilgerat · 06-19-2017, 07:08 AM

Good Morning All, Thought I would pose this to other FT'ers.
I am looking for oscillating, 12 volt ceiling/roof mount metal or plastic fans.
Will be running them pretty much 24/7 most of the year, so they need to have a removable grill and last a couple of years.
I have looked at the Fantastic Box Fan, (if it only came in a oscillating model).
And I have looked at many on Amazon, problem is so many mixed reviews for both plastic and metal fans. Complaints of; total junk, incredible noise, poor air movement, quit working after a few months.
At present we have 110 fans; 1 desk top mounted upside down bedroom, 1 tower mounted on the front of the living-room slide. They work great, and served our lifestyle for 3 years, but we will be doing considerable off-grid living soon through next summer. Also 12 volt comes in handy when the power is off, keeping the "Kids" comfortable.
I will look into all recommendations.

Fiesta48 · 06-19-2017, 07:18 AM

We use a 110v small fan even with no shore power. Runs off inverter. Run it all night.
I have a 12v oscillating fan bought at Tractor Supply. But it very noisy.

uncledon · 06-19-2017, 07:23 AM

I agree with Fiesta that you will probably find better selection/quality in 110v. If you are planning on living off-grid then you will want plenty of battery storage and an inverter anyway won't you?

atodalen · 06-19-2017, 11:10 AM

Although not an oscillating fan, we have been using a Caframo Sirocco marine fan in the bedroom of our RV for a couple of years. Low power draw and quiet. Wife loves it.
Sirocco II - Caframo Lifestyle Solutions

Al

okmunky · 06-19-2017, 08:50 PM

Six years ago I mounted a Vornado under cabinet fan

https://www.amazon.com/Vornado-CR1-0...+under+cabinet

to the bottom of the overhead cabinet above my bed and use a 150 watt inverter when we boondock. The fan will swivel to where you want air to blow, but it doesn't oscillate. It is quiet, has 2 speeds and will fold up out of the way when not needed.

Here's the inverter I use

https://www.amazon.com/Foval-Power-I...+watt+inverter

You can buy 2 fans and 2 inverters for less than the marine fan. I guess they figure all boaters are wealthy.