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David and Danette ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1223 |
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I would like to add a Fantastic vent fan in the front of the Vibe for better ventilation. There is a light in the ceiling the same as the r-pods that I would like to wire into . Do you think the wires would be able to handle the amperage of the fan safely? I already changed all the lights to LED's which use less electricity. Or should I ask what gauge wire would be safe to operate the fan? We have the front windows but they do not open could open the door which helps other than that there is a small window that opens up above the kitchen sink. The only other widows that open are the two back widows like the r-pod 171 on each side of the queen bed. Thank you for what ever help you may offer, I'm not much of a electrician. I would like to add it uses less than 3 amps on high.
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CharlieM ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
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David,
Should be no problem. The original #921 bulbs drew 1.25 Amps each so the dual fixture would draw 2.5 amps. You've easily made up for that with the LEDs. As I recall the light circuit is fused at 15 amps which requires at least #14 wire. It's probably #12. Go for it. You'll like it. BTW I'm having one of the OEM fans in my Camplite replaced with a Fantastic. The POD spoiled me. |
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techntrek ![]() Admin Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
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Agree.
Like the new term "Vibemod".
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fwunder ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
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"Vibemod"
Sounds like an attitude adjustment. ![]() fred
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Pod People ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1088 |
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this is not exactly what you were asking about---but related .
we added 2 small (6") fans to our pod-one at each end. they make a lot of air movement and contribute nicely to keeping the pod cool. we got them from our local office supply store (about $17 each). they are 110 volt and have large clamps that can attach in lots of different places. I actually custom fabricated 2 mounts that are attached to the top of the window valences for the mounting locations. here is a link to the fans http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/324208/Atlantic-Breeze-6-Personal-Clip-On/ here is the mount ![]() here is the mount and a fan together ![]() Vann |
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David and Danette ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1223 |
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Thank you everyone who replied. We ordered the Fantastic fan and the cover for when it rains. Next is going to be cutting a square hole in the roof that I will need to give more thought do not want to make a mistake.
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CharlieM ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
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FYI re the Fantastic fans. I installed one on my Camplite and measured the DC current. The current for the FF is
specified at 1.86/2.29/3.0 Amps on low/med/high, however I actually
measured 1.0/1.27/1.61. Apparently the spec values are starting
currents, more useful for fuse sizing. Good news for dry campers. I also put their UltraBreeze UB1500SM cover on it. No more worrying about rain. Great!
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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David and Danette ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1223 |
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I have noticed they have redesigned there motors the fan we ordered has the old motor, I don't know if there is a difference in amps. I did notice a difference in price they raised the price for the new design. The old ones have been dependable and have lasted campers a long time without any problems that is good enough for me.
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techntrek ![]() Admin Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
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Yup, always measure currents - on any DC or AC appliance. The label ratings are for startup max surge.
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David and Danette ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1223 |
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This morning after the tedious task of measuring to make sure the opening was where I thought would be a good location, I cut the opening. I just missed several wires thankfully nothing was cut, but among those wires was 12 volts to connect the fan to, that made things easier. I am taking a break now and hope to have the job completed by the end of the day. It is looking good so far and temporarily wired it and it works hooray!
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