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4Papa
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Topic: Fan Longevity 24-7? Posted: 27 Aug 2018 at 7:36am |
Any idea on the quality of the rooftop fan bearings used in mid-2017 180? On hot days, whether camping or at home, I prefer to run the fan 24-7 to keep the interior cooler. Without the fan I’ve seen interior temps of over 100-degrees, not good for the sensitive electronics found throughout.
OTOH, I also don’t want to prematurely burn out the fan or destroy the bearings.
I also have a dealer installed Samlex solar panel installed that keeps the batteries happy and at full charge even with the fan running 24-7. So, battery drain isn’t an issue. Thoughts and thanks.
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Olddawgsrule
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Posted: 27 Aug 2018 at 7:42am |
I hear you and had the same concerns.
I bought two small USB fans fairly cheap on Amazon. Those will be easier to replace! I hang them on Command strips for general air movement and by the bed for warm evenings.
If on Shore-power. I have a 110v fan (again cheap on Amazon).
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Ben Herman
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Posted: 27 Aug 2018 at 8:09am |
Not sure about the stock fan, but I know that you can get replacement parts pretty easily for the Fantastic Fan. I installed a Fantastic Fan (the one that can go reverse or intake) in an earlier non-RPod trailer and it seemed pretty bulletproof to me.
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mjlrpod
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Posted: 27 Aug 2018 at 8:19am |
I don't know how long it will last but, I can tell you this much. My vent fan is on, all day from late june, thru september, for the last 2 summers. I run it on occasion in spring and fall. So far, no issue
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BVK
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Posted: 27 Aug 2018 at 8:32am |
Originally posted by Ben Herman
Not sure about the stock fan, but I know that you can get replacement parts pretty easily for the Fantastic Fan. I installed a Fantastic Fan (the one that can go reverse or intake) in an earlier non-RPod trailer and it seemed pretty bulletproof to me. |
I've been following many rv-blogs / youtube channels for several years, and the Fantastic Fans get heaped with praise. I can't recall a single negative comment on them. When it comes time to replace our stock vent fan, I'll be picking one up, despite having no personal experience with them.
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Ben Herman
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Posted: 27 Aug 2018 at 9:08am |
Originally posted by BVK
Originally posted by Ben Herman
Not sure about the stock fan, but I know that you can get replacement parts pretty easily for the Fantastic Fan. I installed a Fantastic Fan (the one that can go reverse or intake) in an earlier non-RPod trailer and it seemed pretty bulletproof to me. |
I've been following many rv-blogs / youtube channels for several years, and the Fantastic Fans get heaped with praise. I can't recall a single negative comment on them. When it comes time to replace our stock vent fan, I'll be picking one up, despite having no personal experience with them.
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Agreed - they're a great product.
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4Papa
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Posted: 27 Aug 2018 at 9:38am |
Originally posted by Olddawgsrule
I hear you and had the same concerns.
I bought two small USB fans fairly cheap on Amazon. Those will be easier to replace! I hang them on Command strips for general air movement and by the bed for warm evenings.
If on Shore-power. I have a 110v fan (again cheap on Amazon). |
I also have both 12v and 120v fans, but only for days I'm actually camping. I use a 12v pedestal fan on the bathroom counter directed at the stock ceiling fan just outside the door as well as a 12v circulating, clip-on fan for general interior air movement. I use the 120v stationary fan either indoors or outside plugged into the AC receptacle behind the wheel well.
For general 24-7, unoccupied cooling, the stock ceiling fan works well for drawing super-heated air out of the interior. I assist the flow by cracking the over-bed windows.
From the comments received, thus far, sounds like I'll just keep on keeping on until the stock fan dies. Then replace with the Fantastic Fan.
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jato
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Posted: 27 Aug 2018 at 2:06pm |
We have used our fantastic fan quite a bit since we purchased our 177 back in January 2011. Still runs great in spite of the fact that I have never added oil/grease to the bearings. And still runs quiet.
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Lear111
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Posted: 27 Aug 2018 at 4:01pm |
The 180 fan motor in a 2017 is p/n 10-20968. Maxxair has a warranty of 2 years from time of purchase. Mine started squeak and I called the company no questions asked sent me a replacement.
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4Papa
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Posted: 27 Aug 2018 at 4:47pm |
Originally posted by Lear111
The 180 fan motor in a 2017 is p/n 10-20968. Maxxair has a warranty of 2 years from time of purchase. Mine started squeak and I called the company no questions asked sent me a replacement. |
Not sure when you bought your 180 but if it's squealing already, not a ringing endorsement for longevity. However, you're the first in this thread who's reported a failure. Could be the others had failures which is why the move to Fantastic Fans.
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