Bathroom Fan/Vent

PRZNBUS · September 28, 2015, 06:33:01 AM

Any thoughts on using this for a bathroom fan/vent? Nothing in the literature states if it vents in or out, I would guess it vents out of the vehicle?

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/12-volt-ez-breeze-vent-fan/84052#qanda

Bruce

eagle19952 · September 28, 2015, 06:37:00 AM

from your url...FAQ

This vent fan is single speed that moves 350CFM and no reverse switch.

PRZNBUS · September 28, 2015, 06:44:55 AM

Quote from: eagle19952 on September 28, 2015, 06:37:00 AM
This vent fan is single speed that moves 350CFM and no reverse switch.

OK, I'm a little slow right now, so it blows out of the vehicle?

Bruce

TomC · September 28, 2015, 06:58:32 AM

Just use a Fantastic Fan. Many different models available. I have one in the bathroom and the other over the stove. Mine (like most things on my bus) are manual-hand crank, and have to select fan speed, in or out, thermostat setting. Fantastic Fan makes models up to remote control (good for high ceilings, of which most buses don't have) and automatic close with rain. Fantastic Fans have a simple, replaceable clear dome on the outside.

The one you're looking at looks like it has some sort of weird venting. Most of us are concerned with what they put on the roof for looks. Good Luck, TomC

eagle19952 · September 28, 2015, 07:42:21 AM

i guess my point is that i would want a reversible fan...

chessie4905 · September 28, 2015, 07:58:09 AM

Tom's right. The best and only good choice is a Fantastic fan. Lifetime warranty, two or three speeds in either direction, and can remove a lot of air, moisture or fumes on high. Different models are available. If you put a max-aire over it you can even use it in pouring rain. Or if you don't care for that cover, they have a model that closes if it senses rain. Standard opening size also so if needs replaced in the far future, you don't have to patch the hole smaller. This is one of the times not to go for cheap.

John Z · September 28, 2015, 07:33:05 PM

Actually there is a second choice. Check out MaxAir before you buy.

kyle4501 · September 28, 2015, 07:35:14 PM

Quote from: eagle19952 on September 28, 2015, 07:42:21 AM
i guess my point is that i would want a reversible fan...

I added polarity reversing switch to a MaxxAir vent. Now it is no problem to change from in to out. At the time, it was more economical than getting a fan assy that already had the switch built in. Don't know what the prices run now.

PRZNBUS · September 29, 2015, 06:18:17 AM

I already have two Maxx Air fans. What I like about the fan I asked about is the fact all I would do is turn it on, possibly tied into the light switch to remove bathroom moisture and ...well you know. From what I can see on this fan is a simple flip the switch, no open cover to mess with.

Bruce

RJ · September 29, 2015, 10:45:16 AM

Quote from: TomC on September 28, 2015, 06:58:32 AM
Just use a Fantastic Fan.

The fan Bruce linked to, if you scroll down the page far enough, you'll find it's made by Fantastic. Maybe a new model?

FWIW & HTH. . .

Iceni John · September 29, 2015, 12:26:29 PM

Quote from: RJ on September 29, 2015, 10:45:16 AM
The fan Bruce linked to, if you scroll down the page far enough, you'll find it's made by Fantastic. Maybe a new model?

FWIW & HTH. . .

I also noticed that. I wonder if Fantastic is now sourcing a less-expensive range of fans from elsewhere to broaden their market-share, yet without diluting the reputation of their original fans? If they have their name on it, one would hope it will be better than generic Chinese fans that never seem to last more than a year or so - I had a Holmes window fan at home that almost set my curtains on fire when it started spitting out sparks, so now I have a healthy skepticism of Chinese fans!

John

Lin · September 29, 2015, 01:38:05 PM

Could be a good option for a bathroom. The regular Fantastic Fan is a bit of overkill for bathroom ventilation. It would be nice if it had a damper that only opened when the fan was in use.

TomC · September 29, 2015, 04:30:16 PM

After I installed my single pane Penn windows, I discovered that if I had both roof vents closed with all windows closed, that when the front door was closed, it would pop my ears. My solution was to leave open the bathroom Fantastic fan up to just the point that the fan can run, but yet it's low enough to keep rain out. Ear popping problem solved. Good Luck, TomC

Jim Eh. · September 29, 2015, 05:14:13 PM

The only thing I would be concerned about the fan in question is noise. One may wish to have a quieter fan like the full size models with variable fan speeds. Although in this case with the smaller stack like opening I assume there is an intentional Hi volume "woosh" to mask the... ah, other noises emanating from that particular room.

Iceni John · September 29, 2015, 08:34:14 PM

I plan on using a larger computer "muffin" fan as the fartfan for my bathroom, switched on by a microswitch under the toilet seat. I may also try to vent this fan into the upper of my black tank's two vent pipes (methane added to methane?) which runs up inside the wall next to the bathroom, with a self-closing damper to prevent back-flow from that vent pipe. If there were some way to draw the air directly from inside the loo itself I would like to do so, but that may require a redesign of the toilet bowl. Nothing's impossible!

John