Bathroom fan

BobHinSC

Member

• Mar 12, 2017

• #1

3/12/2017
Hello everyone,
I noticed that the fan in my bathroom has stopped working. It is the factory installed fan and I want to replace it, what would be suggestions for the best replacement fan for the bathroom? I am an inexperienced do it yourselfer so th,
is will be a new project for me.
Thanks

 

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Power-Stroke

Active Member

• Mar 12, 2017

• #2

Bob,
There are a several options..... I chose a 7000 series Fantastic Fan. Pretty straight forward replacement, just make sure you get correct shroud size.
Jay

 

TravelTiger

Founding Texas-West Chapter Leaders-Retired

• Mar 12, 2017

• #3

The motor of the fan can be replaced.

Ventline BVD021800 Fan Motor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038AAW16/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_gOYo7QLWh34Ro


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Gary521

Well-known member

• Mar 12, 2017

• #4

The fan that came with the trailer goes around, makes a lot of noise but does little for moving air. Get a Fantastic fan or something like it. I replaced the stock fan with a Fantastic fan with a remote so no switch wiring is required.

 

TravelTiger

Founding Texas-West Chapter Leaders-Retired

• Mar 12, 2017

• #5

Gary I agree on the fan replacement of a Fantastic Fan. However, a quick and easy solution is to replace the motor, especially if not a do-it-yourself type. The motor has two screws holing it in place, and two wires attached. Unscrew, detach wires, remove fan blade, reattach wires to new motor, reattach fan blade, screw back in place.



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rxbristol

Well-known member

• Mar 12, 2017

• #6

While I like the main living area Fantastic Fan, I might be the only one who like the little fan in the bathroom. It does move air because when I use it in the winter to remove humidity while taking a shower I have no fogging of the bathroom mirror and no humidity problems between the mattress and outside wall and as TravelTiger stated, it's very easy to replace. Mine has been going strong for over three years and we use it a lot.

 

Diamondjim

Well-known member

• Mar 13, 2017

• #7

TravelTiger said:

Gary I agree on the fan replacement of a Fantastic Fan. However, a quick and easy solution is to replace the motor, especially if not a do-it-yourself type. The motor has two screws holing it in place, and two wires attached. Unscrew, detach wires, remove fan blade, reattach wires to new motor, reattach fan blade, screw back in place.

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Pretty straight forward. You might also check to see that all the wiring is OK in the old unit before you order a new unit...just sayin

 

billyjoeraybob

South Carolina Chapter Leaders-Retired

• Mar 13, 2017

• #8

I put one of these in our SOB travel trailer and it worked great. Just make sure it is compatible with the mechanism that opens the outside vent cover.

https://www.amazon.com/Roof-Vent-Vo...&qid=1489413545&sr=8-1&keywords=vortex+rv+fan

 

TravelTiger

Founding Texas-West Chapter Leaders-Retired

• Mar 13, 2017

• #9

billyjoeraybob said:

I put one of these in our SOB travel trailer and it worked great. Just make sure it is compatible with the mechanism that opens the outside vent cover.

https://www.amazon.com/Roof-Vent-Vo...&qid=1489413545&sr=8-1&keywords=vortex+rv+fan

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Yes, these work if you have the old crank-style handle to raise the bathroom vent lid. But with the swing-style lid handle, this will not work.

 

JohnDar

Prolifically Gabby Member

• Mar 13, 2017

• #10

I also replaced both OEM fans with the Vortex models. The one in the bathroom is a single speed and the one in the bedroom is multi-speed with reverse. Easy to install, they move more air and the sound isn't as annoying as the OEM ones. I think I still have the motors and some of the parts from the old ones in the garage someplace.