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08-08-2011, 04:48 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: North Bay
Posts: 32
M.O.C. #11089
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Ceiling cooling fan
Okay guys, I have picked your brains before and you have really helped. We have a 2010 3150 Montanna, the window openings are quite small. We need to get rid of some of the summer heat build up without using our main air conditioning fan. In our other rig we installed a fantastic fan but we know there are many other fans out there. I would really like some imput as to which fan you may think is the best at drawing out the warm air and cooling the RV down. I don't know why Montanna moved away from the larger window openings as they allowed air to move through the RV more freely. Anyhow, do let me know your ideas, they will be most appreciated.
Hope everyone is having a great summer!
Brenda
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08-08-2011, 04:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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I think the fantastic fan is the best out there. They work well and there customer service is the best.
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08-08-2011, 04:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ione
Posts: 582
M.O.C. #11371
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I agree with racerjoe. I have talked wuth the Fantastic Fan people and they are great and have a good product.
Frank
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08-08-2011, 05:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Oak Harbor
Posts: 1,532
M.O.C. #2471
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Fantastic fan for all the reasons already mentioned. They really do stand by their product and the customer service is second to none.
Jack
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08-08-2011, 05:55 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Sidney
Posts: 91
M.O.C. #9399
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Fantastic fans all the way, absolutely the best company in North America to deal with regard to warranties.
If you are getting a Maxx Air vent cover to go on the roof of your trailer, make sure you buy the proper one for the Fantastic fan. If you put on one of the smaller, Maxx Vent hoods it will starve the air flow to or from the fan.
When it is warm outside but not hot, we open both bedroom windows in our 2955RL, and put the Fantastic in Auto with a speed that is not too noisy for our sleeping. Our Fantastic is in he kitchen, and the noise doesn't keep us awake. If it gets really cool during the nite, the thermostatic control on the fan will kick in and shut it down.
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08-08-2011, 06:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Palmer
Posts: 1,526
M.O.C. #7893
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ditto the previous remarks. Fantastic fans work well, and the thermostat feature is nice. We have ours in the middle of the RV and open our regular vents at each end. This helps our model to create a good draft.
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08-08-2011, 07:27 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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That's all I've used - Fantastic fans. I've never had a problem and for those that do, they rate them very high on support, service and replacement. When it comes to service and support, they get high ratings compared to any other company that provides RVing products. That would tell me to use them. Unless you can get a great deal with some other brand would be the only reason not to pick them, then you have to worry about the adage, "you get what you pay for".
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08-09-2011, 01:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 854
M.O.C. #5592
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Another vote for the Fantastic Fan. Customer Service is superb. I had a problem, they talked me through testing the electrical connections to determine the problem. It turned out to be a loose connection on the ground wire, MY problem. They were happy to have helped me fix my problem! That is great customer service
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08-09-2011, 05:21 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: BEND
Posts: 350
M.O.C. #11243
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We ordered our new 3150 with 2 MaxxAir II automatic fans. They work great - one in the shower area and one in the kitchen. I like the multi speed and Auto feature so they close at night if it gets cool. They are quieter then the Fantastic Fan we had in our previous 5th wheel. The remote makes it easy to control.
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08-09-2011, 06:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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We have a Fantastic Fan in the kitchen area of our 3400 and a "Comfort Air" from Camping World in the bedroom between shower and commode. Both seem to work fine however, the Comfort Air has to be hand cranked up and down now.
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08-09-2011, 06:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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This is rather tounge in cheek, but with local temps being 103+ for the last month continuing at around 92 past midnight ... even a "fantastic fan" isn't fantastic at all ... Come on Fall!!!!!!!!
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08-10-2011, 03:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: _
Posts: 5,238
M.O.C. #6337
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Maxxair makes a great fan, it is the one in the main living area of Tana, chosen because it IS quieter, the motor is OUTSIDE the unit. Nothing wrong with the Fantastic Fan, great company, as reported here and we have one of those in the bath area.
But, hope to never have another FF in the living area, due to the noise factor.
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09-01-2011, 09:29 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: North Bay
Posts: 32
M.O.C. #11089
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A very big "Thank You" to all of you for taking the time to reply to my question. I guess the Fantastic Fan has won!! We will be back in the States late October and will be installing one soon. Again, my sincere many thanks.
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09-01-2011, 03:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 2,783
M.O.C. #10246
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We have a Fantastic Fan in the kitchen of our 3400...frankly, it does not seem to draw much cool air into (or move warm air out) our unit. Even with ALL of the windows open, our 3400 just seems to hold heat.
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09-01-2011, 04:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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I am not an expert on cfm draw on fans,but you would not notice a movement of air as much when you have all the windows open. the fan can only draw x-amount of air thru the trailer. to try it,shut your windows and just leave your door open and also your roof vents. you should notice the air drawing thru the door. as you open more windows it will drop off,it just can't pull that much air. I hope this makes sense,I am sure someone can explain it better,but you see what I mean.
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09-02-2011, 05:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by racerjoe
I am not an expert on cfm draw on fans,but you would not notice a movement of air as much when you have all the windows open. the fan can only draw x-amount of air thru the trailer. to try it,shut your windows and just leave your door open and also your roof vents. you should notice the air drawing thru the door. as you open more windows it will drop off,it just can't pull that much air. I hope this makes sense,I am sure someone can explain it better,but you see what I mean.
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09-02-2011, 02:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 1,898
M.O.C. #9561
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i'm sure there are reasons for not using your A/C but, sorry, for me i just have to say that i love my 2 A/C units and use them both when I can..... coooooool air, love it.
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09-05-2011, 02:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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X2 on the fantastic fan. Our 3150RL came with one already installed above the kitchen. It really vacates the warm air that accumulates at/near the ceiling. If there is another solution out there that is quieter, I would go with that.
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