SusieQ
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Post by SusieQ on Aug 4, 2015 4:29:29 GMT -8
Fantastic fans are great. And if you put a 10" fan in front of the window with the FF on "out" and it will really pull some air through. I've been doing this for week while working in my trailer with it 90 degrees.
I also put my 5,000 BTU window unit up to the window (not in the window) and it worked great but my trailer is insulated well.
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otfiddler
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Post by otfiddler on Aug 5, 2015 7:25:01 GMT -8
Thanks for the info!
Are you saying solar panels directly power your fan, or do you use solar cells to charge a battery in your trailer? I don't currently have a battery in my trailer, and I'm trying to decide if I'll need one --- if you have a battery, what do you power with it?
I believe I'll install a fan in my existing roof vent, especially if it will fit the opening and attach using existing fastener locations, and install a 5K-6K Btu A/C unit somewhere --- I may remove the propane heater and replace it with an A/C, especially if can use the heater's vent for it. Maybe I could swap them out as seasons change, although I'm not sure if I will camp in cold weather. Just thinking out loud here ...
Why are Fan-tastic Fans better than other brands?
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Post by SusieQ on Aug 5, 2015 10:53:30 GMT -8
Fantastic Fans are 12v and run off of the battery. My solar panels only charge my battery. I do have a very small solar powered fan in my closet but it is only meant to circulate air slowly, not a big draw or output.
Fantastic Fans have a good reputation. Whether they are actually better than any other brand, I do not know. A Fantastic Fan should fit your existing vent cut out. I think they are a standard 14x14, if my memory serves me correctly, but they are a standard size.
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Post by vikx on Aug 5, 2015 21:33:38 GMT -8
The Fantastic Vent Fan company has the best customer service in the business. They will send you parts for FREE if you break a Fantastic, even if it's your fault...
I had a Fantastic here for a couple of years, still boxed. Upon opening the box, I found a cracked lid. Trying to be honest, I started explaining to the company. He just wanted my address to send me a new one! No photos required, didn't want the old lid back.
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Post by rockerarm on Aug 7, 2015 7:29:31 GMT -8
I just installed a LG 8000 BTU in my Shasta Compact because I got it on sale (less than $300). More than enough to turn my little Shasta into an icebox here in Ohio...
This is what we are thinking about for our 17' trailer. I wanted to install a roof top unit but there's just not enough interior head room and it would end up right in the middle of the walkway when installed. I'm sure I'd end up with several dents in my head before I learned to "duck". My concern is the noise level of this unit. A little white noise is fine but if it sounds like a A/C unit in a cheap motel I may need to learn to duck. Will.
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Post by universalexports on Aug 8, 2015 17:45:08 GMT -8
I thinks size is not such a concern anymore, or should I say to big of a size, I say go big, if you need it it's there, there were issues in the past with an AC unit to big it could cause the walls to sweat, (not good for your wood) but the newer units most all have built in thermostats. and cycle to just fan mode when the desired temp is reached, so the only real questions are how much room do you want to give up, and how much of your power do you want to devote to AC. or is my thinking wrong?
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Post by txoil on Sept 14, 2015 5:09:06 GMT -8
We bought the LG 8000 btu portable unit and set it up so that it sits on the counter and exhausts out the galley window, but apparently our unit is defective, it only brings the interior temp down maybe 5-7 degrees from ambient air temp outside. When we have the time we will enclose an 8000 btu unit in the fridge opening of our Deluxe. Just cannot enjoy camping on the Gulf Coast in summer when you are sweltering.
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Post by otfiddler on Sept 14, 2015 18:44:08 GMT -8
We bought the LG 8000 btu portable unit and set it up so that it sits on the counter and exhausts out the galley window, but apparently our unit is defective, it only brings the interior temp down maybe 5-7 degrees from ambient air temp outside. When we have the time we will enclose an 8000 btu unit in the fridge opening of our Deluxe. Just cannot enjoy camping on the Gulf Coast in summer when you are sweltering. We ended up buying a refurbished LG 10KBTU portable unit which we stow in the closet while traveling and exhaust through a window when using. I like it that this unit can be easily left at home when it's not needed. When the sun is beating down on the trailer roof the unit will only accomplish a 5 to 10 degree temperature drop, but when parked in shade, or in the dark of night, it can get COLD inside. You may be OK with one at the Gulf coast, especially if you can camp in a shady place. |
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Post by txoil on Sept 24, 2015 15:21:48 GMT -8
We may try a 10K unit, but after the flood on Memorial Day weekend, we have some repairs to make before we take her out again. It is just miserable during hot muggy still summer days when the inside is sweltering also!
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