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09-15-2010, 05:46 PM
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2003 Sunseeker 3100SS
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Ohio (Originally From NFLD)
Posts: 64
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Fantastic fan
I am wondering if the fantastic Fan is a good modification for me to do with my 2003 Sunseeker LE 3100SS.
During my buyers research I noticed many, if not all, the newer model RV's have the Fantastic Fan. I have researched it and think it looks like a good thing. Any thoughts!?
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09-15-2010, 05:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Lindstrom, MN
Posts: 143
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Not only is it a great product, the company located in Michigan is great to work with.
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Jim and Jane
2008 Cardinal 30TS
Trail Air Pin Box, Center Point Suspension
Reese 18K hitch - Garmin 1690 GPS
2008 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax/Allison, Long Box, Smartair
Nights camped in 2011: 120
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09-15-2010, 07:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Iron River, MI
Posts: 389
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Great Fan, BUT........
I love the fan, it'll suck ya right out of the rig if you get too close and it's automatic, or used to be. Mine gets stuck in the closed position and won't open unless I use the manual (twist the knob) option. I called the company, they apologized and sent me little packets of cleaner (for the rubber seal) and a silicon jell to apply after cleaning. I scrubbed and lubed. Next day, same thing, stuck so tight the auto function stops before it damages itself....Back to the manual knob. Oh well, it doesn't leak and the rest of the operations work fine.
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09-15-2010, 10:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 106
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I removed my Fan-tastic and installed a MAXX-air fan. I had both and really like my new remote controlled exhaust fan.
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09-17-2010, 10:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Jacksonville Florida
Posts: 1,264
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Try some silicone spray. It works good on rubber seals on the outside storage compartments, too. (as well as the locks) Randy
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'06 Ram 1500 QC hemi Reese dual cam sway control,
K&N series 77 intake, Hellwig helper spgs. LT tires,
Flowmaster "true duals", 380 h.p., Bilstein shocks
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09-17-2010, 12:23 PM
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Nights Camped in 2010 - 2
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Maryland
Posts: 210
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All,
I must confess that the question I am about to ask will sound really dumb, but I have to ask it anyway. Do all fantastic fans work in an auto open mode? I have never tried it without opening with the little knob? I love the fan. I used it all the time. Need to get a vent cover so I can use it during a storm. Thanks,
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George Kelly
2011 Rockwood Ultra Light 2604
Dodge RAM 1500 Larime 4x4, 5.7 HEMI
Nights Camped 2010 = 18
Nights Camped 2011 = 15
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09-17-2010, 12:27 PM
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Nights Camped in 2010 - 2
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Maryland
Posts: 210
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nnever mind. went to the website got my answer. thanks
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George Kelly
2011 Rockwood Ultra Light 2604
Dodge RAM 1500 Larime 4x4, 5.7 HEMI
Nights Camped 2010 = 18
Nights Camped 2011 = 15
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09-21-2010, 01:03 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Lafayette, Colorado
Posts: 98
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We have a fantastic fan in our 2004 Sunseeker 3100SS and I love it. It is installed in the front-most vent (the one over the couch slide area).
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09-21-2010, 01:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 771
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I am going to have to get these installed on my TT now after reading this thread.
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09-21-2010, 05:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 134
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We installed two Fantastic Fans a few months ago and really love them.
The forward vent in the kitchen/salon area was just a crank open type vent - no fan - however, FR did prewire it for fan which was a great relief when I found the wires there.
The vent in the bathroom had a TCL fan (tiny, cheap, loud) and my short DH could barely reach the switch - glad that one's gone.
We replaced them with the fully automatic Fantastic vents with rain sensors and remotes. What a difference they both make - one of the best upgrade investments we made in the RV - what a huge difference.
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Bubba & Chiquita + Two Vizslas (Barley and Sophie)
2008 Georgetown 315DS SE LTD
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar - SMI Stay-In-Play Duo
Do What You Like - Like What You Do!
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09-21-2010, 05:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Prairieville, Louisiana
Posts: 1,923
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If you don't already have one, it's a great ad on.
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09-21-2010, 06:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Pilot Mountain NC
Posts: 558
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Get the fan that has variable speed instead of just the 3 speed option
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2013 Prime Time 230 FBS
Days camped in 2013: April to November
Days camped in 2014...about 40
Days camped in 2015...more than 2014!!
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09-21-2010, 06:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: south carolina
Posts: 133
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My camper came with 2, one in each bathroom. I didnt understand the fan in the small half bath, seems like over kill, it will suck you right off the toilet!! LOL
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09-22-2010, 09:27 AM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Lafayette, Colorado
Posts: 98
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Los Popes,
What exactly does the rain sensor do?
You'll have to let me know if the rain sensors work. I haven't heard much about those but I'm curious if it actually works.
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09-22-2010, 10:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 134
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MikeInColo,
It is supposed to turn the fan off and close the lid automatically if the sensor detects rain. Mine have not been tested in real world conditions yet because as the song goes "It Never Rains in Southern California," but I did hit it with a light spray from a garden hose and it works.
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Bubba & Chiquita + Two Vizslas (Barley and Sophie)
2008 Georgetown 315DS SE LTD
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar - SMI Stay-In-Play Duo
Do What You Like - Like What You Do!
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09-22-2010, 09:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 144
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awesome fans, just dont flush the toilet with it on. YUK! clears the trailer fast
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2011 Ram Laramie
2010 Rockwood 8319ss
2010 Polaris sportman 300(wife's)
2005 Polaris sportman 500HO (mine)
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09-22-2010, 09:43 PM
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2003 Sunseeker 3100SS
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Ohio (Originally From NFLD)
Posts: 64
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Cool...question for mike in col. Were there wires already in place in your RV for the fan? I have the same model as you only a year older and was wondering how you wired it in?
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