R-pod Owners Forum : Exhaust Fan https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Wish List : Exhaust Fan Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 14:24:54 +0000 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:33:37 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9692 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Exhaust Fan : We prefer to cook outside, t just... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=118287#118287 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9692
Posted: 20 Nov 2018 at 5:33pm

We prefer to cook outside, t just seems to go with camping. If the weather is bad there is a myriad of microwaveable food available. Breakfast to Dinner. I applaud the mod, but to be honest in 3 years I have never used the stove. Nice to have and I'm sure has a retail sigifigance, but for me no value added.]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:33:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=118287#118287 Exhaust Fan : I prefer to cook greasy meals... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=118286#118286 Author: oregonkramer
Subject: 9692
Posted: 20 Nov 2018 at 5:15pm

I prefer to cook greasy meals outside also. Sometimes weather forces us inside our 2017 179 with smoke detector over the bed. The smoke detector often goes off when cooking but it has a 5 minute delay on it by pushing the test button on the front. Works good for us.]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:15:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=118286#118286 Exhaust Fan : This is amodI have not seen anybody... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=118195#118195 Author: Kevinscamps
Subject: 9692
Posted: 16 Nov 2018 at 11:27am

This is a mod I have not seen anybody else do yet, but is surprisingly easy and quick to do.  I quickly tired of opening the window and running the fantastic fanwhile cooking breakfast.  Nothing worse than freezing my butt off while cooking the pancakes!!!

I moved the stove back against the wall and eliminated the dead space behind it, added a range vent that vents into the refrigerator vent space and added some prep space in front of the stove.  It took all of 6 hours from start to finish including making the custom cutting the board.  I will be adding a piece of stainless steel backsplash to protect the wall.   I will probably just glue it to the luan, though in theory I should put in some spacers so it is not touching the wall.

Process:

Drill a hole in the wall with 4.25" hole saw cut in 1/2 piece of plywood, mark hole,
drill hole
slip in 4" louvered dryer vent, cut off extra part that goes through hole
staple plywood to camper from inside
screw vent to plywood.
insulate the refrigerator compartment when you realize it is only seperated from the inside of camper by 3/16" luan!!


Buy Heng industries 20" stainless steel rear vented rv 12V hood.
Modify to vent downwards using HVAC boot, small piece of metal, and some tape.
Use 4" elbow to direct out of the vent.
Take off the puck light and wire to the fan.

Moving the stove is even easier:

Just remove cover, undo 4 holes, remove stove (undoing the gas flare joint makes this easier, though not strickly necessary)

cut new hole by measuring old by drilling four corners and using a jigsaw,
bend the flexible copper pipe a little bit, plunk stove in new hole
screw in stove, test gas if you disconnected with some soapy water.
cover old hole.

All Done!!

notes: If you like to use plug in appliances, move vent a few inches further over from where I placed so you can get at the outlet.

Also I am venting into the refrigerator space, which is NOT going to pass code, but I could not come up with a use case that would cause problems, especially since the vent is louvered.  You could easily vent right through the wall and it would work better with more airflow.  I have had problems with dust getting into my old camper through the vents on rough Utah roads despite the louver, so I decided on the refrigerator compartment.  



]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2018 11:27:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=118195#118195 Exhaust Fan : You could mount the fan near the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=116593#116593 Author: offgrid
Subject: 9692
Posted: 17 Oct 2018 at 1:36pm

You could mount the fan near the back wall (not too close there is a 1 is aluminum box tube in there).You'll need a switch so maybe a surface mount rocker something like this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G17HWW8/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07G17HWW8&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=f52e26da-1287-4616-824b-efc564ff75a4&pf_rd_r=HTF958PRF435W7FMJYTS&pd_rd_wg=JW7Xu&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=7BtNO&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=ac310546-d23a-11e8-b4d0-e1b91b9d888c

Use the switch to conceal the wiring back to the corner and run the wires from there down the corner to the countertop. I didn't see a 1 inch thick muffin fan but that would be ideal, it would fit flush in the wall on both sides. 

Let us know how in works out, I have a 179 too.....
]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:36:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=116593#116593 Exhaust Fan : Even easier would be a strip of... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=116592#116592 Author: Kevinscamps
Subject: 9692
Posted: 17 Oct 2018 at 1:17pm


Even easier would be a strip of permabond tape over the wires, that stuff is tough and lasts forever.
]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:17:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=116592#116592 Exhaust Fan : Originally posted by offgridYou... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=116590#116590 Author: Ben Herman
Subject: 9692
Posted: 17 Oct 2018 at 1:07pm

Originally posted by offgrid

You could get a 12V 4 inch dia computer muffin fan, cut a square opening and mount it right in the sidewall. Add a 4 inch dryer vent on the outside and a screen on the inside. Should almost fit within the wall. Biggest problem would be concealing the wires probably. 

Not a bad idea at all - I'll look into it! One way to handle the wires would be to put it into surface-mount plastic channel, would only need to run for a bit until it gets down into the countertop/cabinet below. 
]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:07:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=116590#116590 Exhaust Fan : You could get a 12V 4 inch dia... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=116589#116589 Author: offgrid
Subject: 9692
Posted: 17 Oct 2018 at 1:05pm

You could get a 12V 4 inch dia computer muffin fan, cut a square opening and mount it right in the sidewall. Add a 4 inch dryer vent on the outside and a screen on the inside. Should almost fit within the wall. Biggest problem would be concealing the wires probably. ]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:05:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=116589#116589 Exhaust Fan : Kevinscamps idea for 180 is not... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=116588#116588 Author: Ben Herman
Subject: 9692
Posted: 17 Oct 2018 at 12:50pm

Kevinscamps idea for 180 is not readily adaptable to the 179 model; no cabinets above the range, and the wall behind is the curved front wall so the hood could not be wall-mounted. 

I've considered all options for the 179 and the only thing that I've been able to come up with is a small exhaust fan mounted in the sidewall, to the left of the stove. It would have to be small (like maybe 4-6" in diameter), 12 volt and designed for thru-the-wall mounting. So far I have not found anything on the web that would work. 
]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2018 12:50:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=116588#116588 Exhaust Fan : Stove range Vent.This is a mod... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=116587#116587 Author: Kevinscamps
Subject: 9692
Posted: 17 Oct 2018 at 12:21pm

Stove range Vent.

This is a mod I have not seen anybody else do yet, but is surprisingly easy and quick to do.  I quickly tired of opening the window and running the fantastic fan while cooking breakfast.  Nothing worse than freezing my butt off while cooking the pancakes!!!

I moved the stove back against the wall and eliminated the dead space behind it, added a range vent that vents into the refrigerator vent space and added some prep space in front of the stove.  It took all of 6 hours from start to finish including making the custom cutting the board.  I will be adding a piece of stainless steel backsplash to protect the wall.   I will probably just glue it to the luan, though in theory I should put in some spacers so it is not touching the wall.

Process:

Drill a hole in the wall with 4.25" hole saw cut in 1/2 piece of plywood, mark hole,
drill hole
slip in 4" louvered dryer vent, cut off extra part that goes through hole
staple plywood to camper from inside
screw vent to plywood.
insulate the refrigerator compartment when you realize it is only seperated from the inside of camper by 3/16" luan!!


Buy Heng industries 20" stainless steel rear vented rv 12V hood.
Modify to vent downwards using HVAC boot, small piece of metal, and some tape.
Use 4" elbow to direct out of the vent.
Take off the puck light and wire to the fan.

Moving the stove is even easier:

Just remove cover, undo 4 holes, remove stove (undoing the gas flare joint makes this easier, though not strickly necessary)

cut new hole by measuring old by drilling four corners and using a jigsaw,
bend the flexible copper pipe a little bit, plunk stove in new hole
screw in stove, test gas if you disconnected with some soapy water.
cover old hole.

All Done!!

notes: If you like to use plug in appliances, move vent a few inches further over from where I placed so you can get at the outlet.

Also I am venting into the refrigerator space, which is NOT going to pass code, but I could not come up with a use case that would cause problems, especially since the vent is louvered.  You could easily vent right through the wall and it would work better with more airflow.  I have had problems with dust getting into my old camper through the vents on rough Utah roads despite the louver, so I decided on the refrigerator compartment.  

https://postimg.cc/f3fJXvfr

https://postimg.cc/gallery/iv7gvnjm/
]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2018 12:21:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=116587#116587 Exhaust Fan : My wife and I set our smoke alarm... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=96304#96304 Author: VermontPodder
Subject: 9692
Posted: 12 Jul 2017 at 10:12pm

My wife and I set our smoke alarm off with the campfire outside our very first trip out with our new Pod. The campfire was 20ft from the corner of the Pod so the wind was blowing just right with the open door and who would have guessed. LOL

And we had several friendly camper neighbors around the campfire who enjoyed the experience. Was the talk of the group all weekend.

Now we will use the shower cap trick !

Thanks for that idea.
]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2017 22:12:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=96304#96304 Exhaust Fan : Our detector must be super sensitive.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=96282#96282 Author: rawest50
Subject: 9692
Posted: 12 Jul 2017 at 3:16pm

Our detector must be super sensitive. I guess that is great if I have a fire. Wife fixed toast in a toaster and it set it off. I could not see any smoke. Shower cap cover in the works. We cook very little in the camper it was just an easy way to prepare toast. ]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2017 15:16:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=96282#96282 Exhaust Fan : Ha, just returned from a 5 day... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93529#93529 Author: McCall
Subject: 9692
Posted: 19 May 2017 at 4:32pm

Ha, just returned from a 5 day trip and I tried the shower cap trick.  It did the job, no beep beep beep at 7:00 am, and I used red to help remind me to remove it after cooking is over with.  I had to "take it in" a bit with a stapler.  I think a doggy bag and a rubber band would do the trick also.


]]> Fri, 19 May 2017 16:32:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93529#93529 Exhaust Fan : We just did the same thing on... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93336#93336 Author: rkreeves
Subject: 9692
Posted: 16 May 2017 at 2:12pm

We just did the same thing on our Maiden Pod Voyage: set the smoke alarm off, first meal.

Like others I think outdoor cooking has to be the answer. The more I think about it the more I realize that most of my cooking is a greasy, splattery mess anyway, and that would just stink up and slime up the Pod permanently. but it would not nearly as bad with an exhaust fan...

The point is well taken: WHY IS THERE NO EXHAUST FAN OVER THE COOKTOP?  Not even as an option? An intellectual failure from the Good Folks at Forest River. IMHO.
]]> Tue, 16 May 2017 14:12:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93336#93336 Exhaust Fan : My Rpod is a 2014 178. The kitchen... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93311#93311 Author: Marty
Subject: 9692
Posted: 16 May 2017 at 1:22am

My Rpod is a 2014 178. The kitchen is in the middle in the pop out and the smoke alarm is over the bed in the back of the trailer. ]]> Tue, 16 May 2017 01:22:14 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93311#93311 Exhaust Fan : I moved our smoke alarm to the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93300#93300 Author: Wepod
Subject: 9692
Posted: 15 May 2017 at 7:55pm

I moved our smoke alarm to the other end of the camper over the bed 179.   We run the bathroom fan on low or open the door.  ]]> Mon, 15 May 2017 19:55:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93300#93300 Exhaust Fan : Originally posted by MartyWe... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93299#93299 Author: rawest50
Subject: 9692
Posted: 15 May 2017 at 7:44pm

Originally posted by Marty

We do our cooking outside also, but owning a Motorhome and travel trailer prior to my R-pod. At the coast when it gets cold and windy...a exhaust fan is very much needed. The company needs to come up with a exhaust fan after market to fix their mistake of not having one in the first place.
Hoping on here...someone comes up with how to install a exhaust fan.

I agree. Windy and wet are the only time I cook inside.   I can cook in the cold. Or should I say above 35. ]]> Mon, 15 May 2017 19:44:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93299#93299 Exhaust Fan : We do our cooking outside also,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93298#93298 Author: Marty
Subject: 9692
Posted: 15 May 2017 at 7:28pm

We do our cooking outside also, but owning a Motorhome and travel trailer prior to my R-pod. At the coast when it gets cold and windy...a exhaust fan is very much needed. The company needs to come up with a exhaust fan after market to fix their mistake of not having one in the first place.
Hoping on here...someone comes up with how to install a exhaust fan.
]]> Mon, 15 May 2017 19:28:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93298#93298 Exhaust Fan : I bought a small fan to set between... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93292#93292 Author: rawest50
Subject: 9692
Posted: 15 May 2017 at 6:25pm

I bought a small fan to set between the stove and door if we need to cook when the weather is rough. Other than that we have the outside grill. I bought a Smoke Hollow grill that works great. Pricey but good. Gas fired 3 burner. One burner is for smoking wood chip or briquettes. Big enough to cook several steaks or other large cuts of meat. Temp range from 175 - 600. ]]> Mon, 15 May 2017 18:25:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93292#93292 Exhaust Fan : I agree, we bought a 2014 R-pod... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93289#93289 Author: Marty
Subject: 9692
Posted: 15 May 2017 at 5:40pm

I agree, we bought a 2014 R-pod with the small slide out new a few years ago. My husband liked it because of the easy towing. I never even noticed no hood and exhaust fan, guess I kind of took for granted if you had a stove top, there would be exhaust. Makes the burners kind of a waste, you can use the microwave but dry camping without electricity...your kind of out of luck for anything fried. Whoever designed that wasn't thinking, be nice to have after market brackets to hook one up. We did turn on shower exhaust, open door and windows, and unplug fire alarm the one time I tried to fry bacon. Never again, wouldn't want the walls to get smoke or grease smell. Very bad design!!!


]]> Mon, 15 May 2017 17:40:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93289#93289 Exhaust Fan : I agree, we bought a 2014 R-pod... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93288#93288 Author: Marty
Subject: 9692
Posted: 15 May 2017 at 5:39pm

I agree, we bought a 2014 R-pod with the small slide out. My husband liked it because of the easy towing. I never even noticed no hood and exhaust fan, guess I kind of took for granted if you had a stove top, there would be exhaust. Makes the burners kind of a waste, you can use the microwave but dry camping without electricity...your kind of out of luck for anything fried. Whoever designed that wasn't thinking, be nice to have after market brackets to hook one up. We did turn on shower exhaust, open door and windows, and unplug fire alarm the one time I tried to fry bacon. Never again, wouldn't want the walls to get smoke or grease smell. Very bad design!!!


]]> Mon, 15 May 2017 17:39:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93288#93288 Exhaust Fan : I agree, we bought a 2014 R-pod... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93287#93287 Author: Marty
Subject: 9692
Posted: 15 May 2017 at 5:33pm

I agree, we bought a 2014 R-pod with the small slide out. My husband liked it because of the easy towing. I never even noticed no hood and exhaust fan, guess I kind of took for granted if you had a stove top, there would be exhaust. Makes the burners kind of a waste, you can use the microwave but dry camping without electricity...your kind of out of luck for anything fried. Whoever decided that wasn't thinking, be nice to have after market brackets to hook one up 


]]> Mon, 15 May 2017 17:33:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=93287#93287 Exhaust Fan : The vanilla candles we get are... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=92270#92270 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9692
Posted: 29 Apr 2017 at 6:56pm

The vanilla candles we get are much more vanilla shake. I don't know what Line perfume is. When burning, the vanilla smell is not strong. It just seems to deal with stubborn cooking odors quite effectively.]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2017 18:56:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=92270#92270 Exhaust Fan : Absolutely no vanilla scent. I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=92262#92262 Author: rawest50
Subject: 9692
Posted: 29 Apr 2017 at 4:25pm

Absolutely no vanilla scent. I hate it. If it smelt like a vanilla shake, yes. Line perfume, no. ]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2017 16:25:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=92262#92262 Exhaust Fan : Taking along a vanilla soy-wax... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=92259#92259 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9692
Posted: 29 Apr 2017 at 3:49pm

Taking along a vanilla soy-wax candle (the kind in the jars) to burn is one of the best ways to get rid of lingering odors. Unlike the floral scented candles and sprays, my wife can tolerate, and even likes, the vanilla candles. Just be sure to have it on a heat-resistant surface. It is either that or some citrus scented air freshener such as Citrus Magic.
]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2017 15:49:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=92259#92259 Exhaust Fan : We have a small George Foreman... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=92244#92244 Author: TigerPawd
Subject: 9692
Posted: 29 Apr 2017 at 10:38am

We have a small George Foreman grill that's easy to take outside for the smokey stuff. 

If the weather is too bad, we have a shower cap that we cover the smoke alarm with.  That takes care of the alarm noise but not the lingering aroma.  For those times, we have talked about moving the GF grill into the john - but haven't yet. 

And sometimes in bad weather, it's easier to go out and avoid having those grease particles settle into the upholstery.  We figure it's all part of the Pod fun.  Flexibility is the key!
]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2017 10:38:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=92244#92244 Exhaust Fan : I've heard that putting a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=92243#92243 Author: ArenaBlanca
Subject: 9692
Posted: 29 Apr 2017 at 10:35am

I've heard that putting a shower cap over the smoke detector works.  I haven't tried it.  You probably need to remember to uncover the smoke detector after cooking though.]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2017 10:35:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=92243#92243 Exhaust Fan : My idea was just a suggestion... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=92237#92237 Author: OtteRpod
Subject: 9692
Posted: 29 Apr 2017 at 9:17am

My idea was just a suggestion on the 178. Your 179 is totally different that what I do to help minimize coking smoke. ]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2017 09:17:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=92237#92237 Exhaust Fan : I usually crack the kitchen slide... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=92236#92236 Author: OtteRpod
Subject: 9692
Posted: 29 Apr 2017 at 9:13am

I usually crack the kitchen slide window to help draw cooking steam, and other airy effects out the bathroom fan. Make sure all other windows are closed to help maximize it worth. God luck ]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2017 09:13:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=92236#92236 Exhaust Fan : Had the door open. Stove on the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=91109#91109 Author: rawest50
Subject: 9692
Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 5:48pm

Had the door open. Stove on the left when you walk in. Not sure how the detector is mounted. Came installed. There was a breeze so it might have blown it back into the camper. It is when it is really raining. I have a few MRE's but not many. I know we can nuke our food or stick it in the oven and that is okay. I think I will buy a small fan and place it just past the stove to the door side and suck any off odors and smoke out the door. There is an outlet right below.

Above our house stove we have a hood that does not exhaust to the outside. Uses a charcoal filter. Does a great job. Might look into installing a small hood similar to it. ]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2017 17:48:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=91109#91109 Exhaust Fan : In a hurry, use the microwave.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=91103#91103 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9692
Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 5:06pm

In a hurry, use the microwave.]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2017 17:06:14 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9692&PID=91103#91103