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Title: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: Jon H on November 19, 2019, 07:56:38 pm
The rooftop shroud of my two speed Kool-O-Matic vent fan is disintegrating :-(  on my 1995 U300.  I see the Kool-O-Matic Company went out of business in 2006  but was wondering if any of our members had found an alternative that will fit without having to replace the entire unit.  My fan, and controls, are still working fine.

Thanks,

Jon
Title: Re: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: Dub on November 19, 2019, 09:27:08 pm
Someone here on the forum makes them using computer program.... 3D or something. I have interest as well because I have a couple corners cracked on mine. Eventually they will step in.
Title: Re: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: Old phart phred on November 20, 2019, 12:11:09 am
Search 3d printer maybe
Title: Re: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: Jeff & Sandy on November 20, 2019, 06:42:50 am
I think Jon is asking about the roof mounted exterior cover.

The forum member (can't remember who) found a print shop that was able to print the inside covers that Dub mentioned. I bought one and put it away until my original breaks.

The printed cover is stiffer and a bit thicker than the original cover. The edges are too wide for the current channels. When the time comes the replacement cover will need some work to fit.
Title: Re: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: barndog on November 20, 2019, 06:51:53 am
Will a Fantastic fan fit the space?
Title: Re: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: rclark on November 20, 2019, 07:20:19 am
Mine was replaced with a fantastic fan before I bought the coach. It has a remote with rain sensor. I should put a shroud over it, just haven't yet.
Ron
Title: Re: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: Journey, Roam, Explore on November 20, 2019, 09:50:02 am
When mine goes out I'll replace it with the fantastic fan The automatic one that opens and closes with the rain and the temperature.
Title: Re: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: craneman on November 20, 2019, 09:54:38 am
When mine goes out I'll replace it with the fantastic fan The automatic one that opens and closes with the rain and the temperature.
If you do don't do what my brother did and put a cover over the coach, burned up the motor mechanizm when it tried to open.
Title: Re: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: John Morales on November 25, 2019, 10:10:51 pm
Jon,

Will the Fantastic Vent work.  It is made for a 14"x14" fan.
John M.

Dometic Fan-tastic Ultrabreeze Vent Cover, Black | Camping World (https://www.campingworld.com/dometic-fan-tastic-ultrabreeze-vent-cover-black-58895.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAlO7uBRANEiwA_vXQ-9M7pgeLfgzEFUGqpeB0-Jl8Muv5biCA1SwjBgc7TbdP8Gltv1XIohoC0hkQAvD_BwE)
Title: Re: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: Jon H on November 26, 2019, 09:43:07 am
Mea Culpa  !  Embarrassed to admit that my earlier shroud identification was  incorrect and that my problem is with my Dometic refrigerator vent - not the Kool-O-Matic..  Sorry for sending everyone on an unnecessary detour and thankful, as usual, for the wonderful forum support. :giggle:
Title: Re: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: craneman on November 26, 2019, 10:23:17 am
You will have to order the base too.

https://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-appliances/rv-refrigerators-freezers/refrigerator-accessories-repair-parts/refrigerator-roof-vents/rv-refrigerator-roof-vents_3311236.000
Title: Re: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: Journey, Roam, Explore on November 26, 2019, 11:09:09 am
My post on that (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=36854.msg367174#msg367174)