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Chrome plated fans for windshield

Last time we were at the factory we looked at all of the used coaches on the lot.  We like to do that to see what variations exist and what upgrades previous owners have made.

One coach had two chrome plated 8 inch fans mounted on the bottom of the front TV cabinet.  They looked well made and of substantial quality.  I want a pair to reduce the probability of the windshield fogging up. 

Does any one know where similar fans can be purchased?  12 Volt of course.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

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Does any one know where similar fans can be purchased?  12 Volt of course.
I found them at Camping World as well as other RV parts locations.
I cant do without mine.
I also added one next to my recliner & replaced a wall light we were not using with one since the 12vdc was already there.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

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old:
http://www.amazon.com/Prime-Products-06-0850-Chrome-Heavy/dp/B000AA4RVI
new:
http://www.amazon.com/RoadPro-RPSL581C-Season-Chrome-Heater/dp/B001JT10ZK

I like the newer one - takes up less space, swivels and has heat, too! Google search both models for cheaper pricing...
I bought 2 at http://www.electotronics.com/ for $17.32 apiece, plus 14.00 shipping - total $49.09

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The selected media item is not currently available. Dave Head & Megan Westbrook
Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

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Another very high quality QUIET 12 VDC fan is made by Hella (the German electronics company):

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_11151_10001_440821_-1?cid=chanintel_google&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=440821

We have used them on our sailboats and motorhomes for decades.

Brett
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
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Re: Chrome plated fans for windshield

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I had a pair of the chrome fans in my previous motorhome.  I miss having them in the FT.  Very useful in defogging the windshield and also for cooling the driver in the summer.  Mine were two-speed, and not too noisy (but still effective) on low.
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: Chrome plated fans for windshield

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Quote from: Dave Head –
old:
http://www.amazon.com/Prime-Products-06-0850-Chrome-Heavy/dp/B000AA4RVI
new:
http://www.amazon.com/RoadPro-RPSL581C-Season-Chrome-Heater/dp/B001JT10ZK

I like the newer one - takes up less space, swivels and has heat, too! Google search both models for cheaper pricing...
I bought 2 at http://www.electotronics.com/ for $17.32 apiece, plus 14.00 shipping - total $49.09

Dave,

Only two reviews on Amazon.  One guy said they are noisy.  Are they?

Also do the rotate and swing up and down?  I can't tell from looking at the photo.

Thanks for the good leads.
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George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

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Reply #6 –
George,
They look the same as the ones I put in.  They do swivel up and down and rotate virtually 360 degrees.  However, they are much more noisy than I expected, so I would check out the Hella recommended by Brett.
Mike spitz
2003 U-295

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Quote from: Barry Beam –
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Does any one know where similar fans can be purchased?  12 Volt of course.
I found them at Camping World as well as other RV parts locations.
I cant do without mine.

Barry,


Can you supply a name and or model #?  Are your fans one or two speed?  thanks.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

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Can you supply a name and or model #?  Are your fans one or two speed?

They look like these. model numbers may have changed as this was a few years ago.
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/metal-blade-12-volt-fan/26211

They are 2 speed.
I removed the toggle switches & relocated the wires to a 2 position rocker switch close to where I could reach them in the drivers seat.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: Chrome plated fans for windshield

Reply #9 –
Since this topic started with a comment about using the chrome fans to prevent the windshield from fogging up, this begs a question:

How good are the windshield defoggers on a Foretravel?  Are aftermarket fans really needed?  I have managed to avoid rain and foggy windshields for the most part during my two years of FT ownership.
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

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Tom, I'm with you. My coach had a pair of 8 " fans hanging down from mounts behind the windshield valance. Both were mounted on long cherry box extensions creating a long lever that amplified the vibration and one of them fell while underway, I fixed it, then later the other one came down, too. Burned once shame on you, burned twice, shame on me. I took then out, covered holes with matching plastic face plates from Lowe's and gave them to a friend.
 I now use the dash air conditioner to defog the windshield. Works for me.
No RV! Have hung up the keys.
In the past: 2016 Winnebago Era, 1994 Foretravel U240, 1995 Foretravel U240 (wide body), 1999 Foretravel 320, 36 Foot, 2003 Foretravel U320 38 foot,

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Since this topic started with a comment about using the chrome fans to prevent the windshield from fogging up, this begs a question:
How good are the windshield defoggers on a Foretravel?
I don,t think they work as good as I need them.
They are on the bottom of the windshield and takes forever to reach eyesight where I need to see, if it ever gets up that far.

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Are aftermarket fans really needed?
I use these after market frequently  when the windows get fogged.
I just turn them around and face the windshield & because they are higher and have more air volume, it clears the fog much faster starting at the area I need it most at eyesight.
I put them on in 2004 and use them almost every time I am in the drivers seat since the dash airflow is so useless and they have worked flawlessly since.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"