https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Fan Vent Covers Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:36:27 +0000 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 11:16:25 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4073 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39276#39276 Author: TerryM
Subject: 4073
Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 11:16am

Originally posted by Sleepless

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
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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]]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2013 11:16:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39276#39276 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39272#39272 Author: furpod
Subject: 4073
Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 10:00am

Originally posted by Sleepless 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.

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.
]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2013 10:00:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39272#39272 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39269#39269 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 4073
Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 9:09am


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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
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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












]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2013 09:09:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39269#39269 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39268#39268 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 4073
Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 9:04am

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. 
]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2013 09:04:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39268#39268 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39259#39259 Author: furpod
Subject: 4073
Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 7:51am

Originally posted by Sleepless Originally posted by furpod I put on a FF that closes when it rains...  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

Did you discard the factory parts from your original fan? I kept mine, just in case...
]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2013 07:51:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39259#39259 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39252#39252 Author: TerryM
Subject: 4073
Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 3:14am

Originally posted by Sleepless True.  Most of us use outdoor facilities due to the cost of indoor storage in Florida. Bob

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
]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2013 03:14:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39252#39252 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39235#39235 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 4073
Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 7:20pm

True.  Most of us use outdoor facilities due to the cost of indoor storage in Florida.

Bob
]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2013 19:20:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39235#39235 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39233#39233 Author: furpod
Subject: 4073
Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 7:08pm

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..]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2013 19:08:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39233#39233 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39232#39232 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 4073
Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 7:04pm

Originally posted by furpod I put on a FF that closes when it rains...

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
]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2013 19:04:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39232#39232 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39231#39231 Author: furpod
Subject: 4073
Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 6:51pm

I put on a FF that closes when it rains... ]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2013 18:51:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39231#39231 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39221#39221 Author: TerryM
Subject: 4073
Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 3:28pm

Why they don't come with one is any ones guess.  But they should.

Terry
]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2013 15:28:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39221#39221 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4073&PID=39220#39220 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 4073
Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 3:03pm

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
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