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Maxxair or Fantastic vent fan?

Which would you buy and why?

Both the original fans on the coach have started to slip at the spline. I first ordered a new set of lift arms, but that didn't get enough bite on the motor.
Then I ordered two new motors, which, when I plugged in the first one, started to run right away without turning on the power. I had read that with these new motors I might have to switch the wires black to red red to black so I also did that but nothing changed. It still was running without being turned on. Another issue is that the New motor Mounting holes did not line up with the old.

So I returned the motors.

So now I am looking to replace the entire unit. I don't believe I will be able to use the switches from the fantastic vent on the new fan whether it be from Maxxair  or Fantastic vent from what I've read on other posts.

They both have a 2 year warranty and run at 900-920 CFM's.




Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: Maxxair or Fantastic vent fan?

Reply #1 –
Quote from: Lt403 –
I don't believe I will be able to use the switches from the fantastic vent on the new fan whether it be from Maxxair  or Fantastic vent from what I've read on other posts.

If your fans are 2003 original with the remote panel having continuous variable speed knob, that's correct.  It's been many years since Fantastic has used the circuit board design in those original fans, and similar to the roof ACs, you need both a controller board and one in the fan that work together.

When we tried to get one through Fantastic around the time the company was sold, they sent us what they had that they thought would work.  It didn't, so we had to buy both a fan and a new control panel.
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: Maxxair or Fantastic vent fan?

Reply #2 –
I used the Fantastic vent with remote and used 2 of the the original wires to the fan unit. Mounted the remote holder over the hole left from removing the old controller.
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

Re: Maxxair or Fantastic vent fan?

Reply #3 –
I've got 2 of the maxxair deluxe fans and I love them. The temperature control is great.  They can work in the rain or while driving. They can also run while closed as a ceiling fan.
1991 U300 Side Aisle 6V92 Silver #3897
2004 U320 40' #6246

Re: Maxxair or Fantastic vent fan?

Reply #4 –
I have had both. I like that Maxair has it's own built in rain cover.
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: Maxxair or Fantastic vent fan?

Reply #5 –
The Fantastic fan just closes in the rain.
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

Re: Maxxair or Fantastic vent fan?

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Lt403 –
Which would you buy and why?

Both the original fans on the coach have started to slip at the spline. I first ordered a new set of lift arms, but that didn't get enough bite on the motor.
Then I ordered two new motors, which, when I plugged in the first one, started to run right away without turning on the power. I had read that with these new motors I might have to switch the wires black to red red to black so I also did that but nothing changed. It still was running without being turned on. Another issue is that the New motor Mounting holes did not line up with the old.

So I returned the motors.

So now I am looking to replace the entire unit. I don't believe I will be able to use the switches from the fantastic vent on the new fan whether it be from Maxxair  or Fantastic vent from what I've read on other posts.

They both have a 2 year warranty and run at 900-920 CFM's.

I've had both and have found the MaxxAir is much quieter.
Joe Phebus and Jaime Trujillo
2002 U270 3410  Build: 5953 Motorcader # 18595
2100 W Solar, 600 AH Battleborn Batteries,  Victron Multi-Plus II 3000 Inverter, Cerbo GX, & MPPT Chargers
1992 Geo Tracker

Re: Maxxair or Fantastic vent fan?

Reply #7 –
Thanks for the replies everyone,
I've been watching YouTube videos and a few people that have the maxxair fan have sprayed the mother board with Conformal coating to prevent moisture issues.

KGrover, AC7880 & Joe have you used this product on your fan?
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: Maxxair or Fantastic vent fan?

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Lt403 –
Thanks for the replies everyone,
I've been watching YouTube videos and a few people that have the maxxair fan have sprayed the mother board with Conformal coating to prevent moisture issues.

KGrover, AC7880 & Joe have you used this product on your fan?
Not me.
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: Maxxair or Fantastic vent fan?

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Lt403 –
Thanks for the replies everyone,
I've been watching YouTube videos and a few people that have the maxxair fan have sprayed the mother board with Conformal coating to prevent moisture issues.

KGrover, AC7880 & Joe have you used this product on your fan?
Nope, but it's probably not a bad idea.
1991 U300 Side Aisle 6V92 Silver #3897
2004 U320 40' #6246

Re: Maxxair or Fantastic vent fan?

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Lt403 –
Thanks for the replies everyone,
I've been watching YouTube videos and a few people that have the maxxair fan have sprayed the mother board with Conformal coating to prevent moisture issues.

KGrover, AC7880 & Joe have you used this product on your fan?

No I haven't
Joe Phebus and Jaime Trujillo
2002 U270 3410  Build: 5953 Motorcader # 18595
2100 W Solar, 600 AH Battleborn Batteries,  Victron Multi-Plus II 3000 Inverter, Cerbo GX, & MPPT Chargers
1992 Geo Tracker

Re: Maxxair or Fantastic vent fan?

Reply #11 –
Thanks again
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH