Fan Tastic Fan Install....Dealership or DIY

[KyDan]

IF you're picking up your trailer from the dealer, just go to the parts desk
and get some self leveling RV roof caulk.

Also I urge you to consider a rain cover. MaxxAir has a couple to choose
from. Check prices online and at the dealer. Some dealers aren't all that
much higher than online once you include shipping.

We occasionally boon dock- (camping with no hookups). It's very nice
to be able to use our ceiling vent even in a rain storm. Also no worry ever
about going out and coming back to find it has rained in thru the vent.

[danimal86]

Thanks to everyone to all the great information. Just got done installing it, and it was a breeze. The only problem I had was the screws needed a rectangle bit, luckily I had one.

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by danimal86

Thanks to everyone to all the great information. Just got done installing it, and it was a breeze. The only problem I had was the screws needed a rectangle bit, luckily I had one.

Fyi a no.2 Phillips bit will work as lonh as you take your time.

Pics ?

[danimal86]

Good to know.
Here's the only pic I took from inside looking up. It lets a lot more light in! Next time they go on sale ill probably replace the bathroom one with a fan-tastic

[jeeplj8]

if you are looking for vent covers, I went with the fantastic brand, translucent smoke:
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...oof-42186.html

I wanted something that allowed the most air flow (least restrictive) and also the most light transfer.

[Taylorgso]

Originally Posted by f1100turbo

Removed light fixture then pushed the wires between insulation and ceiling from vent hole to the light hole.

Now fyi fan will only work when light switch is on but in my case the light switch is outside of the bedroom in the hallway coming up the steps to the fifth wheel upper level.
So we just turn light on and off at the individual lights in bedroom.

Turbs

If your lights are switched on the ground side, you can splice into the hot wire and run a separate ground, and that will give you individual control of the fan.

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by Taylorgso

If your lights are switched on the ground side, you can splice into the hot wire and run a separate ground, and that will give you individual control of the fan.

Isn't a big issue as like I said my bedroom light switch is 4' away from the bedroom anyway.
Lol who wants to get out of bed , open up the door and walk out of the bedroom , past the bathroom door to turn on the light?
Go back in the bedroom for the reason you turned light on, then go back out to shut it off again.

Silliness I say!

[Taylorgso]

Originally Posted by f1100turbo

Isn't a big issue as like I said my bedroom light switch is 4' away from the bedroom anyway.
Lol who wants to get out of bed , open up the door and walk out of the bedroom , past the bathroom door to turn on the light?
Go back in the bedroom for the reason you turned light on, then go back out to shut it off again.

Silliness I say!

Turbs:
Like an idiot, I didn't finish my remarks! What I should have added is that you could then run a switch to the fan anywhere you wanted it! (Bedroom, perhaps)

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by Taylorgso

Turbs:
Like an idiot, I didn't finish my remarks! What I should have added is that you could then run a switch to the fan anywhere you wanted it! (Bedroom, perhaps)

I'll look into it! Thanks.