The Sabre 36QBOK-7 Mods Thread

[QCCowboy]

Originally Posted by LaydBack

I just tapped off of the light. I tried tugging on the wire going down to the switch, and it didn't seen like it was going to be an easy fish job. I also went with a vortex fan, so as to not have to disturb the roof and dicor. It installs totally from the inside, and has forward and reverse.

Yeah, I pulled the wire enough to get some slack out and access the wire taps, but didn't see how easy it would be to fish or not. I bought one with a remote control for easy access to raise/lower and adjust fan speed and direction. Figured that way anyone can operate it without a ladder or stool.

[MillerTime]

Originally Posted by QCCowboy

Yeah, I pulled the wire enough to get some slack out and access the wire taps, but didn't see how easy it would be to fish or not. I bought one with a remote control for easy access to raise/lower and adjust fan speed and direction. Figured that way anyone can operate it without a ladder or stool.

Which brand and model did you get? And a pic when u have time.
I've been looking at different vents, and some of them say power, but I think on most that means the fan. And im like u, I want a power cover too, so nobody breaks the stool lid trying to open it.

Millertime- Sabre Handler

[MillerTime]

Oh and kevin, (others can chime in on thiers too) on your max air 2's, how confidant do you feel about leaving a vent open and the max air 2 keeping rain out.
I moved my trailer to aa seasonal last weekend, and would like to leave a vent open, but the trailers about 70 miles away, and I want it to be protected from rain, for when were not there.
It looks like the maxair fanmate would protect really well, but their also about $120.
I've had the regular max air, but I wasn't concerned about rain as much, because the camper was either at the house or with us, campin.

[QCCowboy]

Originally Posted by MillerTime

Which brand and model did you get? And a pic when u have time.
I've been looking at different vents, and some of them say power, but I think on most that means the fan. And im like u, I want a power cover too, so nobody breaks the stool lid trying to open it.

Millertime- Sabre Handler

I went with the Fantastic Vent 7350. Has all of it and a rain sensor to close just in case, but probably won't get used with the vent covers on.

http://www.fantasticvent.com/fan-tas...html#model7350

[QCCowboy]

Originally Posted by MillerTime

Oh and kevin, (others can chime in on thiers too) on your max air 2's, how confidant do you feel about leaving a vent open and the max air 2 keeping rain out.
I moved my trailer to aa seasonal last weekend, and would like to leave a vent open, but the trailers about 70 miles away, and I want it to be protected from rain, for when were not there.
It looks like the maxair fanmate would protect really well, but their also about $120.
I've had the regular max air, but I wasn't concerned about rain as much, because the camper was either at the house or with us, campin.

I have the Max Air 2 covers and wouldn't bat an eye leaving them open. I have never had water come in while camping in downpours with them open.

[MillerTime]

Sweet! Thanks!

If anybody else has an experience or preference, im listening.

[LaydBack]

This is my 2nd camper I've used the fanmates on without any issue. I leave them open all the time while it's parked beside the house. I lucked up and got the black ones for $75,ea at a local dealer. I like that they allow the fan to operate at full capacity, but to each his own. I paid full price for them on the last camper, but you can catch deals online sometimes.

[QCCowboy]

Originally Posted by LaydBack

This is my 2nd camper I've used the fanmates on without any issue. I leave them open all the time while it's parked beside the house. I lucked up and got the black ones for $75,ea at a local dealer. I like that they allow the fan to operate at full capacity, but to each his own. I paid full price for them on the last camper, but you can catch deals online sometimes.

Can you open the vent all the way LaydBack? That is one downfall of the Max Air II, but still have plenty of room to operate and get air moving.

[LaydBack]

Originally Posted by QCCowboy

Can you open the vent all the way LaydBack? That is one downfall of the Max Air II, but still have plenty of room to operate and get air moving.

It opens pretty wide, but I think it still hits the cover before it opens as wide as it's capable of.

[bluflame11]

I have max x air 2 over both vents and my vents are almost never closed. ... Have not had any rain in yet

[arpipeliner]

Got max air on all of mine. Just pulled from AL to PA this weekend. Had the bedroom and bath open so it wouldn't be so hot when we stopped at night. Went thru 5 miles of red stuff on radar could only see at about 40 mph. The winds changed direction and I wondered if I had made a good choice but not a drop or even moisture on the inside of the vent. Was pretty impressed.


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[MillerTime]

Well thanks fellas!!
I will be shopping vent covers in a couple weeks.
I just payed my tag and excise tax yesterday but at least it was under what I had budgeted by a couple hundred bucks !! Atleast thats over, and tag is only $91 a year for a the next few years till it drops.

I'm really wanting that rear bath remote fan...maybe before summers out!

[QCCowboy]

1/2 bath vent replacement time!

Step 1 remove existing Dicor.

[QCCowboy]

Step 2 remove vent and clean up the rest of the Dicor.

[QCCowboy]

Step 3 install new vent and seal with Dicor.

[QCCowboy]

Step 4 remove lights and expose wires (I opted not to try and fish another wire today).

[QCCowboy]

Step 5 wire in new vent.

Makes sure to run wires into ceiling.

[QCCowboy]

Step 6 put it all back together and watch it work!

[QCCowboy]

And a handy remote for raising, lowering and controlling speed and direction.

[MillerTime]

Sweet!!
Looks good!! That will be awesome, a vent you can actually use now