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TerryM
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Topic: Fan Vent Covers Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 11:16am |
Originally posted by Sleepless
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I know what you mean. I do have a cover on mine and I have a window open a little and the vent raised a little bit. Terry [/QUOTE] Since using your cover, have you had any mold problems inside or outside your pod? The fear of mold or musty odors are the only reason I have not used a cover. Bob No problems at all. I have had it on for over a year so far. The cover has "breathing" room on top allowing air to circulate under the cover. Terry [/QUOTE]
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RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4
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furpod
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Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 10:00am |
Originally posted by Sleepless
I originally had the fan on a Dutchman Aerolite Zoom and transferred it to the 173. I should have kept the original parts but I didn't.
I remember reading about how you updated your Fantastic fan and will have to search for it again. I am assuming the standard R-Pod fan is not thermostatically controlled.
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Correct, the stock fan is the "8000 Creat-A-Breeze by Fantastic Vent" You use the "6600R/417 Upgrade Kit", it takes about 10 minutes to instal the upgrade.
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Sleepless
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Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 9:09am |
[/QUOTE] I know what you mean. I do have a cover on mine and I have a window open a little and the vent raised a little bit. Terry [/QUOTE]
Since using your cover, have you had any mold problems inside or outside your pod? The fear of mold or musty odors are the only reason I have not used a cover.
Bob
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Sleepless
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Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 9:04am |
I originally had the fan on a Dutchman Aerolite Zoom and transferred it to the 173. I should have kept the original parts but I didn't.
I remember reading about how you updated your Fantastic fan and will have to search for it again. I am assuming the standard R-Pod fan is not thermostatically controlled.
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furpod
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Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 7:51am |
Originally posted by Sleepless
Originally posted by furpod
I put on a FF that closes when it rains...
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I installed the Fantastic fan in my 173 and it has the thermostat and rain sensor. However, I the dealer won't let me swap units when I pick up the new 178. One problem I have with these is that I have to store my pod in a storage facility. I leave the vent cracked open and disconnect the battery. Otherwise, I would go the route you took.
Bob
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Did you discard the factory parts from your original fan? I kept mine, just in case...
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TerryM
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Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 3:14am |
Originally posted by Sleepless
True. Most of us use outdoor facilities due to the cost of indoor storage in Florida.
Bob
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I know what you mean. I do have a cover on mine and I have a window open a little and the vent raised a little bit. Terry
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RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4
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Sleepless
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Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 7:20pm |
True. Most of us use outdoor facilities due to the cost of indoor storage in Florida.
Bob
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furpod
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Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 7:08pm |
If it's indoors, then the rain sensor is no big deal while in storage.. and you can just manually open the vent however high you want anytime..
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Sleepless
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Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 7:04pm |
Originally posted by furpod
I put on a FF that closes when it rains...
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I installed the Fantastic fan in my 173 and it has the thermostat and rain sensor. However, I the dealer won't let me swap units when I pick up the new 178. One problem I have with these is that I have to store my pod in a storage facility. I leave the vent cracked open and disconnect the battery. Otherwise, I would go the route you took. Bob
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2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD)
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
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furpod
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Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 6:51pm |
I put on a FF that closes when it rains...
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