Bathroom fan running while in the OFF position
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Topic: Bathroom fan running while in the OFF position
Posted By: D&H
Subject: Bathroom fan running while in the OFF position
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2020 at 10:19am
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It could be that this is a feature when plugged into shore power and might be driven by humidity, but the bathroom fan turned on automatically last night while camping. The switch is in the 0 or OFF position. It remained on all night and is still on this morning... Is this normal?
UPDATE BASED ON COMMENTS BELOW: The switch likely got wet and shorted out causing the fan to run continuously in the off position. A new switch was ordered (first time using etrailer.com, great site I recommend it for sure). Easy install and fixed the problem! Photos of the old switch.  ------------- 2017 R-Pod 182G Hood River 2017 Tundra TRD Crew Max 5.7L V8 |
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2020 at 12:36pm
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Not normal for my fan, I have a 2015 178. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2020 at 1:18pm
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Try cycling the switch on and off a few times, if that doesn't work the switch is probably shorted out and will need to be replaced. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2020 at 1:36pm
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Sounds like the electronics have gotten wet, or otherwise failed...debris in the works maybe? ------------- r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten! |
Posted By: D&H
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2020 at 10:43pm
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I took the bottom plate off the vent fan and removed the switch. The back is a bit rusted. The construction is rather flawed, there is a vent just above the switch that allows rain to drip on the switch when the vent is open. The new switch is only $20 online. I should have it in a week or two and will update this thread when I get it installed. ------------- 2017 R-Pod 182G Hood River 2017 Tundra TRD Crew Max 5.7L V8 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2020 at 11:50pm
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It sounds to me like you have the FantasticFan vent since you are talking about a mechanical switch. The MaxxAir in mine has two push buttons, one controls the speed and the other is to turn it off. I installed a cover on my vent so that if it does rain, it won't get in. They aren't specifically needed, but they are nice since you don't need to worry about if you left the vent open in a rainstorm. Also, they let you leave the vent open in the rain so you can still get some air circulation and stay dry. Installation is not too hard. You do need to remove a couple of screws from the vent and install a couple of plates to lock the cover down. You need lap sealant to do this so you can seal the screws and plates. If you do this, then you won't have to worry about whether the new switch will eventually go bad also. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: D&H
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2020 at 12:22am
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Correct. I have a (not so) Fantastic vent fan. I'm curious why the switch isn't sealed or protected. I might look into modding a cover for the switch to keep it dry.
@Stephen - can you post a pic or a link to the fan cover? I would be curious to see what it looks like and how it functions. ------------- 2017 R-Pod 182G Hood River 2017 Tundra TRD Crew Max 5.7L V8 |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2020 at 8:39am
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Try this: http://www.amazon.com/Camco-Cleaning-Aerodynamic-Included-Hardware/dp/B000BUQODG/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=camco+vent+cover&qid=1596461910&sr=8-3 - https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Cleaning-Aerodynamic-Included-Hardware/dp/B000BUQODG/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=camco+vent+cover&qid=1596461910&sr=8-3 ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2020 at 8:41am
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See this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1fhkbl_1yQ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1fhkbl_1yQ
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: D&H
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2020 at 10:37pm
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I got the replacement switch in yesterday from etrailer.com. Super fast shipping btw. I lathered up the connections with some dielectric, easy install, and fixed the problem. Thanks for the help all! ------------- 2017 R-Pod 182G Hood River 2017 Tundra TRD Crew Max 5.7L V8 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2020 at 8:48am
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Thanks for detailing your issue. It may likely be of use for someone else in the future to diagnose the problem and the fix.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |