Skip to main content ↑ ↓
Topic: FANTASTIC FAN USE (Read 664 times) previous topic - next topic

FANTASTIC FAN USE

This is a crazy question but??  When it best to run your fantastic fan.  We only have one and it is in the commode area.  I know you need it to remove certain odors but what about other times? Today we are at Chotaw in Durant.  Diesel was $351/9.    Also my aux compressor comes on about every six hours and runs for about 8 to 10 minutes.  Is this normal??  Tks DAN
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650

Re: FANTASTIC FAN USE

Reply #1 –
We use our Fantastic Fan anytime it's cool enough to have the windows open.  It works best with some fresh air make up (as does the oven fan), so at least crack a window if you're using either to "clear the air" (especially when flushing the commode or dumping the black tank).

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: FANTASTIC FAN USE

Reply #2 –
I run my fan whenever I want to pull in fresh air and it is cool enough as well. No it should not run every six hours. You have a leak somewhere. It is usually under the step or even the retarder air control sometimes.  Mine comes on about once every few days if I am out for a while.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: FANTASTIC FAN USE

Reply #3 –
Use the fan after showering to remove humidity.  Do NOT use it when the toilet valve is open.

Other times as suggested depends on whether you want to pull in outside air.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: FANTASTIC FAN USE

Reply #4 –
My wife loves hot, steamy showers, so I turn it on whenever we take a shower to keep the humidity down.

Re: FANTASTIC FAN USE

Reply #5 –
Once every six hours suggests a leak somewhere. Spray bottle of soapy water and go leak hunting. Block coach up per previous posts before you go under rig. Start at pump, those connections get the most vibration
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: FANTASTIC FAN USE

Reply #6 –
One of these days I want to rewire my fan so I can choose the direction of airflow.  A few years ago, we had our SOB at a music festval, and we discovered the marijuana smoke didn't travel above roof level.  Having the normal airflow would suck all that smoke into the motorhome, but reversing the airflow would bring clean air in and keep the smoke out, even when the door was open.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: FANTASTIC FAN USE

Reply #7 –
Can you post the dates and the location for the music festival this year?
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)
 

Re: FANTASTIC FAN USE

Reply #8 –
For sure and will Willie be there?  :) 

Tom & Bill

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee