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Kool-O-Matic

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
Jon Harris
1995 U300 Unihome
Cat 3176
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Reply #1 –
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.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Reply #2 –
Search 3d printer maybe
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

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Reply #3 –
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.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

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Reply #4 –
Will a Fantastic fan fit the space?
Rick Barna
St. Petersburg FL.
1998 U270 36'
Build # 5232
1972 CJ 5 Jeep

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Reply #5 –
Quote from: barndog –
Will a Fantastic fan fit the space?
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
Ron Clark
Sherwood,Arkansas
1999 U 295 40 foot Build # 5550
2020 Jeep Gladiator
Motorcade # 18173
FMCA # F485593

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Reply #6 –
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.
'99 U320 40 WTFE
Build #5462,
1500 Watts Solar 600 amp Victron lithium
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi
Instagram bobfnbw
Retired

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Reply #7 –
Quote from: Bob and Julie –
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.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #9 –
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:
Jon Harris
1995 U300 Unihome
Cat 3176
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Reply #10 –
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
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean
 

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Reply #11 –
My post on that
'99 U320 40 WTFE
Build #5462,
1500 Watts Solar 600 amp Victron lithium
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi
Instagram bobfnbw
Retired