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Title: 1994 u240 bathroom fan not working
Post by: Brettforfreedom on November 22, 2021, 02:49:40 pm
Are all rv bathroom fans interchangeable? The motor quit working. Can I just replace the motor or?
Title: Re: 1994 u240 bathroom fan not working
Post by: oldguy on November 22, 2021, 02:56:52 pm
You should be able to replace the motor.
Title: Re: 1994 u240 bathroom fan not working
Post by: WS6_Keith on November 22, 2021, 03:08:56 pm
I have Dometic Fantastic fans in my bathroom area.  Just need to figure out what you have and do a search. 

Like:  Amazon.com: DOMETIC K8017-00 Fan Blade and Motor Assembly - Standard Vent :... (http://www.amazon.com/Dometic-K801700-Fan-Motor/dp/B01N1MK7T9/ref=asc_df_B01N1MK7T9/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312192374842&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8268294800847087232&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030784&hvtargid=pla-493776279097&psc=1)
Title: Re: 1994 u240 bathroom fan not working
Post by: Elliott on November 22, 2021, 03:23:54 pm
Nowadays they're a standard size, 14" x 14" I believe. I can't speak to what's in your 94.

I was able to find a replacement motor on etrailer.com on my last rig. I've also had the control board go out in one... wasn't able to fix that but managed to bypass it completely and just wire a switch in.
Title: Re: 1994 u240 bathroom fan not working
Post by: nitehawk on November 22, 2021, 06:03:31 pm
Is the vent open all the way? I seem to remember someone having a vent switch and if closed the fan wouldn't run.
Title: Re: 1994 u240 bathroom fan not working
Post by: Twig on November 22, 2021, 09:40:02 pm
I replaced the switch.
Title: Re: 1994 u240 bathroom fan not working
Post by: Old Toolmaker on November 23, 2021, 01:27:54 pm
Nowadays they're a standard size, 14" x 14" I believe. I can't speak to what's in your 94.

14" by 14" is the standard hole.  My bathroom fan has a magnetic reed switch to prevent you from running the fan with the cover closed.  I just jiggle speed switch.  For now.
Title: Re: 1994 u240 bathroom fan not working
Post by: Brettforfreedom on November 23, 2021, 06:28:07 pm
I have Dometic Fantastic fans in my bathroom area.  Just need to figure out what you have and do a search. 

Like:  Amazon.com: DOMETIC K8017-00 Fan Blade and Motor Assembly - Standard Vent :... (http://www.amazon.com/Dometic-K801700-Fan-Motor/dp/B01N1MK7T9/ref=asc_df_B01N1MK7T9/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312192374842&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8268294800847087232&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030784&hvtargid=pla-493776279097&psc=1)
That's the one that I have!
Title: Re: 1994 u240 bathroom fan not working
Post by: Brettforfreedom on November 23, 2021, 06:28:46 pm
Is the vent open all the way? I seem to remember someone having a vent switch and if closed the fan wouldn't run.
Open all the way.
Title: Re: 1994 u240 bathroom fan not working
Post by: kb0zke on November 25, 2021, 11:25:16 am
Brett, do you have a multimeter? Can you use it? If yes to both, start testing before you spend any money.

That's a 12vdc fan, so check that you have 12vdc coming to it. Then follow the wires (or check the schematic) and check at each switch. If power is present all the way, then replace the motor. If one of the switches is bad, replace it and continue.
Title: Re: 1994 u240 bathroom fan not working
Post by: red tractor on November 27, 2021, 07:52:19 pm
I have found many times that the pin switch that makes the connection when the lid is raised that is the problem.