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Post by blueskidoo on May 5, 2011 21:01:10 GMT -5
My "new" compact has a hole in the edge of the square roof vent above the roof line. I currently have her covered with a tarp.
I want to replace the vent to deal with the hole, but sometime in the near future (year or two) I am going to need to replace the ceiling (and who knows where that will lead...)
Anyway, I was looking at the "fantastic fan" with the flat top and shorter crank, but it is a little pricey. Is it really worth it or is there a cheaper alternative with a fan?
Also, when I apply replacement fan I want to be able to get it off when I redo the ceiling but have it be sealed up until I do. Is that Butyl Tape removable?
Any suggestions? I also want to be sure the "chimney" where the fridge is is sealed up well until I get to the ceiling project.
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Post by Atomic Addiction on May 5, 2011 21:33:47 GMT -5
Full disclosure: I have not gotten to the point in my resto to install my fan. Having said that I will give you all the info that I have on it.
- I have heard so much about how much air they move in the trailer. That is why I bought one.
-There are cheaper fans on the market but I have never heard anyone say anything about them.
-I have heard that Fantastic has great customer service and is a good product.
-I think they are proven so I would go with one instead of a off brand.
Installation: I have heard some use the provided factory gasket and I have heard some use Butyl tape. I think I would go with Butyl and toss that flimsy gasket. Yes, Butyl tape is 100% removable. You just have to scrape it off. If you are going to be pulling the fan out at some point the tape won't be the problem. After you install your fan you should run a bead of sealant around the perimeter and on top of the screw heads. This is where you would run into problems taking it back out.
On a side note. I have heard that the screws provided with the fan are not good and should be replaced with pan head screws and washers. This spreads out the area the screws provide pressure to. I have heard that the provided screws can crack the housing and that is where alot of leaks come from.
Back to your question... If you are worried about dough maybe you could hunt for a replacement vintage vent? I guess it all comes down to what you want.
Do you have any pictures of this hole? I'm curious about it.
Brian
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Post by blueskidoo on May 5, 2011 22:06:39 GMT -5
Thanks for the info on the fantastic fan. If it is as good as all that, then I think I'll get one. Mostly I want to get something that will do the job and I will be happy with, and not spend money on something that I will just be annoyed with all the time.
I can take some pictures of the hole, I believe it happened this winter, the owner said he knocked the lid off the fridge vent while shoveling snow off the roof. He had the pop up vent stuffed with insulation and when I pulled that out I could see the hole. I think he punctured the side of the vent with the corner of his shovel.
So if I only use the tape, will that seal it up as a temp. measure or do you think I need the sealant also? Maybe I need to move up the ceiling job...
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Post by flyingham on May 23, 2011 14:01:08 GMT -5
I went with a Fantastic Fan and never looked back. It is amazing how much of a difference it makes in the evening.
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Post by roothawg on Jun 6, 2011 13:25:08 GMT -5
Are they 12V or 115V?
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Post by Stephanie on Jun 6, 2011 14:54:05 GMT -5
I just got mine in and did not realize that it is a 12v.. We will have to reconfigure our set-up...
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Post by Gone Kayaking on Jun 6, 2011 15:04:41 GMT -5
I know some folks just use a small agm battery up in the cabinet to hook that single 12v up to. I decided to reconfigure all my electric over to 12v and then add an inverter for when I'm boondocking and can't get shore power. At some point I'll add a solar trickle charger and then be set for days and days
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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on Jun 6, 2011 15:11:41 GMT -5
We realized we didn't have 12v either. The restore guys suggested the battery option but I'm going with a inverter instead. Mainly because not sure how long the battery life would be if boondocking.
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Post by cabbe49 on Jul 1, 2011 15:36:38 GMT -5
i have a 1964 16" Shasta Rv and i need a simple roof Vent replaced and installed. Any suggestions? I reside in Santa Cruz CA (San Jose, CA) Thanks Cabbe49
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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on Jul 1, 2011 16:28:40 GMT -5
I simply LOVE the fantastic fan we just had installed in the Astroflyte! It's not the same as having A/C of course but in the evenings it's nice to suck some of the hot air out of the trailer. You can also put it on reverse where it will blow air into the trailer instead of out. Mine has 3 speeds on it.
Shoot! Now I'm going to have to get one for the Compact too and yes they aren't cheap. But I'm not going to worry about getting one until probably next year for the Compact.
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Post by blueskidoo on Jul 10, 2011 18:53:15 GMT -5
So this is what I decided to do- I replaced the vent with a metal vent from ventline. I am going to purchase a few "muffin fans" and mount them inside the vent to exhaust air. I measured the vent and installed the new wiring when I had the ceiling open to replace the rotted rafters. I taped the new vent frame with aluminum tape to prevent the new wood from soaking up water if the vent leaks again. Hopefully, and leaking will run down onto the floor where we will be always leaving a bucket when we store it.
I'll try and post a few pictures here and in my build thread later.
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Post by universalexports on Jul 10, 2011 19:37:30 GMT -5
How noisy is the fantastic fan?
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Post by kevschofield on Jul 10, 2011 21:09:09 GMT -5
I installed the FantasticFan (the 4000 model with in and out airflow) a couple days ago.. Great quality, very quiet for the amount of air it moves. I used butyl tape instead of the cheesy gasket that was provided. I then silicone sealed the edge over the butyl and the screw tops. (I used the factory screws and had no issues with them) I had to cut the interior trim peice to make it fit as it was 4 inches thick.. I think I took off 2 and 5/8ths and it fits perfectly now. Dont laugh at this part.. but Ive done some testing with my kids PowerWheels batteries. I have a 12V 12AH battery and I gave it a full charge, then ran the fan with it on high speed.. It lasted about 8 hours. It had slowed to about half speed by that point but was still moving a lot of air. After recharging the battery I did the same test on low speed and it was still going at the 13 hour mark but it wasn't really moving a ton of air at that point. Still need to hide the center seam but here's my new ceiling with the fan installed:
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Post by cropper2 on May 7, 2012 20:05:48 GMT -5
I got my 1972 Shasta 1400 camper just a few days ago and the roof vent needs to be replaced. Having only been on a ladder next to the roof checking for J rail leaks, I simply pushed down on the outer roof and it flexed to my touch, making me think that actually getting on the roof may not be a wise move. Of course it may have just been the skin flexing, but I don't know. If there a way to replace a roof vent without actually getting on TOP of the camper? Or should the camper be able to hold one person's weight? How is the done? Thanks.
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Post by cowcharge on May 8, 2012 12:08:34 GMT -5
I laid the old plywood from one of my bunks on the roof and used that to crawl on when I put in a new vent. It spanned at least 5 rafters, but my camper is a '76 and has rafters that are 1 1/2" thick at the ends and 2 1/2" thick in the middle. Dunno how thick or strong yours are...
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Post by cropper2 on May 9, 2012 18:28:37 GMT -5
Good idea.
One of these days, you just gotta explain your Alias. Cowcharge?
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Post by cowcharge on May 11, 2012 17:11:38 GMT -5
I usually tell people it's a new credit card from the Bovine Bank of Boston. But it's just a bad rhyme of Howard, that an old stoner friend who liked to make nonsense rhymes gave me 25 years ago. He called me Chowhard, Cowbarge, Howhard, etc. Cowcharge was the one that stuck, and for some reason, it's never taken when I need a username somewhere. It's nice to get a username without 14792 after it.
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Post by pathfinder3081 on May 11, 2012 20:05:25 GMT -5
I got my 1972 Shasta 1400 camper just a few days ago and the roof vent needs to be replaced. Having only been on a ladder next to the roof checking for J rail leaks, I simply pushed down on the outer roof and it flexed to my touch, making me think that actually getting on the roof may not be a wise move. Of course it may have just been the skin flexing, but I don't know. If there a way to replace a roof vent without actually getting on TOP of the camper? Or should the camper be able to hold one person's weight? How is the done? Good day brother, I just pulled a brand new roof vent form a biuld in progress. If you are still in the hunt I'll go way way low = freight. My Loflyte does not need it. $20 + freight I am in NC. Thanks.
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Post by mattyshorts on May 12, 2013 15:48:42 GMT -5
I am in need of a roof vent for my Shasta 1400. The crank up works fine....the globe/cover is broken. Any suggestions?
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Post by Gone Kayaking on May 13, 2013 12:42:30 GMT -5
It's a standard hole. You can look at any trailer supply place for a cover. Or I highly recommend replacing with a fantastic fan/vent it makes a huge difference.
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Post by mobiltec on May 27, 2013 10:12:30 GMT -5
I got my 1972 Shasta 1400 camper just a few days ago and the roof vent needs to be replaced. Having only been on a ladder next to the roof checking for J rail leaks, I simply pushed down on the outer roof and it flexed to my touch, making me think that actually getting on the roof may not be a wise move. Of course it may have just been the skin flexing, but I don't know. If there a way to replace a roof vent without actually getting on TOP of the camper? Or should the camper be able to hold one person's weight? How is the done? Thanks. Take a couple of pieces of 2x10 that are just a little wider than your trailer. Now get four 2x4s a foot long. Place the two 2x4s on the very edge of the trailer on both sides and place a 2x10 across the trailer on the two 2x4s and do this in front and behind the vent. Now you can stand on the two 2x10s without damaging the roof top because you are an inch and a half above it. Your weight will keep everything in place. Just be careful getting up there and getting down again. Of course I have videos of me doing this.
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Post by tiajannet on Jun 4, 2013 19:25:18 GMT -5
anyone know of someone in the Sebastian Florida who does roof vent work??? I just can't see myself on the roof. and I know it's next on the list. has anyone had their Shasta go thru a hurricane??? I don't have a garage. any ideas???
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