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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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Direct Link To This Post 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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