Fan Vent Covers
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Topic: Fan Vent Covers
Posted By: Sleepless
Subject: Fan Vent Covers
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 3:03pm
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I have not noticed any photos of pods that have a fan vent cover over the standard Fantastic bathroom fan. The first thing I did when I bought my used pod was to install a Fantastic Ultra-Breeze cover to keep rain out when the fan dome (lid) is open. I took it off of my old pod and will be installing it on my new 178 as soon as it is ready. I have had similar covers over all the fans and/or vents in my previous RVs. Is there any particular reason why these are not installed on pods? Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
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Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 3:28pm
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Why they don't come with one is any ones guess. But they should. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 6:51pm
I put on a FF that closes when it rains... 
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Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 7:04pm
I installed the Fantastic fan in my 173 and it has the thermostat and rain sensor. However, I the dealer won't let me swap units when I pick up the new 178. One problem I have with these is that I have to store my pod in a storage facility. I leave the vent cracked open and disconnect the battery. Otherwise, I would go the route you took. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 7:08pm
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If it's indoors, then the rain sensor is no big deal while in storage.. and you can just manually open the vent however high you want anytime.. ------------- |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 7:20pm
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True. Most of us use outdoor facilities due to the cost of indoor storage in Florida. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 3:14am
I know what you mean. I do have a cover on mine and I have a window open a little and the vent raised a little bit. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 7:51am
Did you discard the factory parts from your original fan? I kept mine, just in case... ------------- |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 9:04am
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I originally had the fan on a Dutchman Aerolite Zoom and transferred it to the 173. I should have kept the original parts but I didn't. I remember reading about how you updated your Fantastic fan and will have to search for it again. I am assuming the standard R-Pod fan is not thermostatically controlled. |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 9:09am
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[/QUOTE] I know what you mean. I do have a cover on mine and I have a window open a little and the vent raised a little bit. Terry [/QUOTE] Since using your cover, have you had any mold problems inside or outside your pod? The fear of mold or musty odors are the only reason I have not used a cover. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 10:00am
Correct, the stock fan is the "8000 Creat-A-Breeze by Fantastic Vent" You use the "6600R/417 Upgrade Kit", it takes about 10 minutes to instal the upgrade. ------------- |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 11:16am
I know what you mean. I do have a cover on mine and I have a window open a little and the vent raised a little bit. Terry [/QUOTE] Since using your cover, have you had any mold problems inside or outside your pod? The fear of mold or musty odors are the only reason I have not used a cover. Bob No problems at all. I have had it on for over a year so far. The cover has "breathing" room on top allowing air to circulate under the cover. Terry [/QUOTE] ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |