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07-19-2016, 11:24 AM
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Almost There
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Calgary
Posts: 74
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000
Engine: 5.9L Cummins
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Lets talk roof vents.
So there are a lot of options on the market and a lot of them are quite expensive IMO.
Ive managed to track down the create-a-breeze fan from Fantastic Fans for $104 USD. By far the cheapest options ive come across. It only has "exhaust" mode, not intake.
For those of you with switchable direction fans, is it worth it? Any other recommendations? Do you find it a good idea to add on the additional protector cover? Any issues with our curved roofs?
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07-19-2016, 01:07 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Garden State (rural NJ)
Posts: 378
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These basic DC fans are a simple two-wire setup. Reversing polarity should reverse the direction of the fan blades.
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07-19-2016, 03:15 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Houston, Tx.
Posts: 403
Year: 1999
Coachwork: AmTran
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466E
Rated Cap: 84
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I'm going with the Maxxfan 7500K model. One at the front and one at the back of my 40 footer. Lots of different options out there though to meet just about every need.
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07-19-2016, 07:20 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 4
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My PERSONAL opinion is that roof vents are great in nice weather, but if you're going to be using it when it's cold out they're a real pain. When it gets below freezing they start to drip condensation, and when it gets into the lower 20's and teens, they freeze shut. If you have sense enough to go where it's warm, you shouldn't have any problems (we don't have that much sense - we go where the grandkids are).
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07-19-2016, 07:22 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Garden State (rural NJ)
Posts: 378
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dadelay
My PERSONAL opinion is that roof vents are great in nice weather, but if you're going to be using it when it's cold out they're a real pain. When it gets below freezing they start to drip condensation, and when it gets into the lower 20's and teens, they freeze shut. If you have sense enough to go where it's warm, you shouldn't have any problems (we don't have that much sense - we go where the grandkids are).
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This makes perfect sense. But how do you ventilate your bus in warm weather?
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07-19-2016, 08:18 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Farmington Hills, Mi (Detroit area)
Posts: 1,968
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Eldorado Aerotech 24'
Chassis: Ford E-450 Cutaway Bus
Engine: 7.3L Powerstroke
Rated Cap: 19
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The Fantastic Vent is good equipment and if anything fails the company will replace the part/s free. Ours has multi speed and in/out but we hardly ever use it as an intake fan. I do like the multiple speeds though.
The add on covers are nice. Now I don't pay much attention to whether the vent is open in bad weather.
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07-23-2016, 07:38 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 77
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So, for those who don't put in a vent, what do you do? Plastic bubble? Patch it? What are the other common options?
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07-23-2016, 07:55 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Houston, Tx.
Posts: 403
Year: 1999
Coachwork: AmTran
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466E
Rated Cap: 84
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I used to have a website address but I can't seem to find it right now. Google "RV Skylights". They have clear ones and smoke tinted ones. They are great for covering openings and allow great light to come in. Or just completely patch it over with 16-18 gauge aluminum.
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08-25-2016, 10:28 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Oregon
Posts: 45
Year: 1978
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: IH Loadstar 1600
Engine: 345 v8
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Anyone who has bought/installed one of these Maxxair or Fantastic Fans have any issues with it not properly mounting due to the curvature of the BUS roof???
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08-25-2016, 02:43 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Miami
Posts: 172
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: MVP
Engine: CAT 3116
Rated Cap: 84
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I just installed a MaxxFan 4000k vent on Monday. I cut a new hole in the roof and mounted it with no problems at all. The curvature wasn't really an issue. I chose to also use a cover so I can keep it open and running 24x7 extracting the hot air.
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08-25-2016, 02:55 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Houston, Tx.
Posts: 403
Year: 1999
Coachwork: AmTran
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466E
Rated Cap: 84
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Trask97140
Anyone who has bought/installed one of these Maxxair or Fantastic Fans have any issues with it not properly mounting due to the curvature of the BUS roof???
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I had no problem at all with the curvature of my bus roof when placed down the centerline of the roof.
Whether you're using an existing hole or cutting a new one in your roof for the fan, this is some of the best sealant tape you can use.
EternaBond RoofSeal
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08-25-2016, 10:42 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Oregon
Posts: 45
Year: 1978
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: IH Loadstar 1600
Engine: 345 v8
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Right on FlyboyHPD & Piersg. Appreciate it. Im going to either get a Maxxair, or Fan-tastic with the cover. Boiling down my choices, hopefully order a set up tomorrow.
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08-26-2016, 01:08 AM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 152
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What about heat loss in winter through the vent ?
is that and issue or is good for circulation ?
Thanks.
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08-26-2016, 09:28 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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For winter use, there are insulated "plugs" made to fit up into the standard vents. Work very well.
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06-29-2019, 05:16 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Hudson, WI
Posts: 35
Year: 1992
Chassis: Carpenter SB 2508
Engine: Navistar DTA360 disel inline 6 cyl, 5.9L
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Hey Tango - where can you get the winter "plugs" for the roof vents? 
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06-29-2019, 05:21 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kaklehr
Hey Tango - where can you get the winter "plugs" for the roof vents? |
Make em from scratch. 
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06-29-2019, 05:34 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: E Central Tejas
Posts: 2,094
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: IH 3800, 8 window
Engine: T444E w/ Spicer 5-speed MT
Rated Cap: I prefer broad-brims hats
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If I were you, I wouldn't expect much in the way of an immediate reply.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kaklehr
Hey Tango - where can you get the winter "plugs" for the roof vents?[emoji2]
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What with taking chemo y'day, I suspect that he may well be otherwised focused...
But, yeah... Campfire crafts-time.
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