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    Posted: 15 Dec 2009 at 10:30pm
Ok so It's not total a skylight but pretty close to one.  I pulled off the cover on our Fantastic Fan and replaced it with a clear unit.  Lets in so much more light now!  It is very easy to install as it took more time to get the ladder than it did to unscrew the 4 screws holding it on and replacing the cover.

Part number is - Dome Kit - Clear K1020-00
from the  catalog http://www.fantasticvent.com/faq/knowledge_base/manuals/manuals_assests/OEM%20cat.pdf

Just go to the website for the phone number www.fantasticvent.com/where_buy/where_to_buy.html

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Posts: 235 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Dec 2009 at 11:33pm
Is it a skylight or a moonroof? Wink
 
What ever- it is a good idea that should have come with the rpod because I bet there is no difference in price.
 
Don't I recall that someone said Fantastic Fan sent it as a replacement to them for free? Was that you? I think I'll try and give them a call.
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Posts: 663 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Dec 2009 at 11:40pm
Did you take pictures of how dark it was on the inside before you replaced it?  Thanks for sharing.  

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Posts: 3990 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Dec 2009 at 12:04am
No I did not get this for free I think it cost me about $30.00 to do but well worth it.  Fantastic Fan gave me a name of place to call in Florida and they shipped it pretty quick.  I will try to find the company information and post it.
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Posts: 3990 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Dec 2009 at 12:06am
i tried before and after pictures you can see the one before picture looking up from the inside.  When I replaced it the sun was beating on the camper and the light flooded the picture.  Really does lighten up the camper.
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Posts: 663 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Dec 2009 at 12:17am
We have the 172 and wish it had more light to the front.  A window in the door would help alot too.  Just wish I knew someone who could do it for us.

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Posts: 162 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jul 2011 at 7:48am
Good idea but we have a maxxair over the dome fan .
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I just did this mod last weekend and it made a HUGE difference. It's like the cover is open all the time. We barely have to use the bathroom light (except in the middle of the night). We got our's from Amazon:


took a couple minutes and a screwdriver to swap it out
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Just ordered mine, thanks for the thread guys, that will bring in a lot of extra light into the shower area.
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Posts: 913 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Jun 2012 at 11:19pm
Sounds great.  However, after all these years, I seem to know where everything is.  At this age, not sure I want to see myself any better than in poor light.  Of course, it's a personal thing.  Enjoy your new clear covers.  Safe Travels. 
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