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04-14-2013, 08:13 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Fan or no fan
A thunderstorm moved through our area last week dropping quarter-sized hail on our new TT. Unfortunately it put holes in 3 vents and the top of the fridge vent (I think that is what it is). Total bummer!
The vents are located over the front bedroom, the kitchen/main area, and the bunkhouse in the back. The Fantastic Fan in the bathroom was not affected as it has a vent-cover over it.
Since it is already damaged, I am considering the possibility of replacing the vent in the kitchen/main area with a Fantastic Fan. However, I am unsure rather it is worth the extra expense and trouble of installing it (not sure how hard it will be to get 12v to this location) knowing that we already have a Fantastic Fan in the bedroom. Can anyone provide any thoughts as to rather adding a 2nd Fantastic Fan would be worth it?
Thanks,
Scott
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04-14-2013, 01:15 PM
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Registered User
Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: May 2008
Location: N. Palm Springs CA (in winter)
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If your insurance coverage covers storm damage and for memories showing the strength of mother nature, take lots of pictures. Then it's time to find the Duct Tape and make temporary repairs.
You need to ask yourself and the DW, is another exhaust fan needed and will the noise from it over power the TV, radio, and conversation and will it be worth the trouble.
I have a exhaust fan in the bathroom and in the garage. The hood fan over the stove is loud enough.
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04-14-2013, 06:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Polk City Florida
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Fantastic fans are incredibly quiet and you should have no problems installing one or two. Covers are a must IMO
Insurance should cover your damage for the existing vent covers but if that is all you replaced it will not cover your deductable.
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[2018 Tiffin Bus 40 AP, 2022 Ford Edge ST , 9yr old sisters Sara n Kaycee, Havanese, Electric Catrike
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04-14-2013, 07:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Phx, Arid~zona
Posts: 11,106
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My fantastic fan is only noticeably noisy on the highest speed. I run it at the lowest speed with the lid only slightly cracked in the winter to exhaust smoke and cooking smells.
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04-14-2013, 07:52 PM
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Senior Member
Gulf Streamers Club
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 19,925
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You didn't say what type of RV you have, but many models have the vents pre-wired for fans. If you remove the trim ring on the underside, you might find wires waiting for you.
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'98 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager DP being pushed by a '00 Beetle TDI
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04-14-2013, 08:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Phx, Arid~zona
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Or you might be able to splice into a nearby light 12v supply. Make sure it's the hot side you tap into.
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