Maxxair vent vs Fantastic vent?

[Thee Jimbo]

Has anyone tried installing their own speed control switch on a fantastic fan? Maybe a rotary pot? And if so where? Can you do it in line ;for example next to the bed or sink where the power would come from) or dies it need to be installed "with" the fan, if at all.....? Thx

[flatlander]

I just installed a FF on my Boler. I have 0 complaints. It is three speed and reversable, comes with a thermostat and a rain sensor that will close the hatch when wet and open when dry (when the thermostat calls).

I did not get the remote, because I am still looking for the TV remote I lost a couple years ago. The FF is attached to the trailer so it is harder to lose.

It cools things off very quickly. The operating noise does not bother me, but if if does in the future I might invest in the resistor.

It was also an easy install
h

[cpaharley2008]

Originally Posted by Thee Jimbo

Has anyone tried installing their own speed control switch on a fantastic fan? Maybe a rotary pot? And if so where? Can you do it in line ;for example next to the bed or sink where the power would come from) or dies it need to be installed "with" the fan, if at all.....? Thx

If you look at the link posted in #15 you will see F/F offers wall mounted controls.

[dylanear]

I had the FF temporarily in place (need longer bolts) and had to wire it in to try it for a few minutes.

I was a little unhappy with the controls. There's no simple Open/Close control on the remote. The remote is a bit confusing and there is no way to simply turn the fan on/off without the remote (keep spare batteries!!!)

I think I may have to explore some of those other control options. Has anyone tried using wired controls AND the remote at the same time?

But overall, it's a lovely upgrade from my old fan/vent. It looks so modern and pretty compared to that old crusty unit.

[Carol H]

Just closing the vent should shut it off or at least it does on mine.

[Letitia]

Hello Jill,

It's been a while.....but I found your post while searching for info about the MaxxFan.

I was wondering if you ever installed it in your Eggcamper?

I am very interested because we are thinking about doing this, and your experience would, I'm sure, be very helpful to know.

Hope to hear from you,

[MinnesotaJill]

We ended up replacing the 2 roof vents in our Egg with 2 Fantastic Fans, pretty much because they were on sale at Camping World and because we couldn't see any huge differences in FF vs MA. We had to cut the vent opening in the roof slightly bigger to accommodate the fans. Other than that, successful installation and we couldn't be happier. I think my husband used a hand saw and a file tool to make the opening the slightly bit larger that it needed. The difference it makes in the airflow is amazing. We have one blowing in and one blowing out.

[hughesmk3]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

I was always a fan of Fantastic fan and thought they were the best. That said, everyone I had I had to modify it. Stock from factory was always on exhaust, so I had to add a reverse switch, a thermostat, and finally the 3 speed was too loud and they have a resistor to install to slow it down. Once all this was down it was fine.
MaxxAir deluxe comes stock with a 10 speed fan, reverse,thermostat, use in rain and use when shut. Now I'm thinking it maybe the better choice and I ordered one on my new Escape.

What do you think about the two fans now that you have had the MaxxAir for awhile? We are shopping and these two show up most often but haven't found a helpful review yet.

[cpaharley2008]

I still prefer the MaxxAir, particularly the deluxe with remote. It has more speeds, a smoke lens and seems better built.

[Carol H]

If I had to choose over again I would go with the MaxxAir as you can run it in the rain as is without having to add a separate cover as you do with the Fantastic Fan.

[deryk]

I'm in agreement with Carol...I am glad I upgraded to my MaxxAir Deluxe fan because I have left the vent open during all the heavy rains we have had this year with no water getting inside. When I step inside my ParkLiner even with the windows closed its cooler inside then the garage I cut through to get to the driveway because the heat rises up and out the open vent. Worth the upgrade...especially for anyone who has slider windows on their egg and don't camp with full hookups during the summer and it rains... need the air to be able to move around.

[Carol H]

Originally Posted by deryk

Worth the upgrade...especially for anyone who has slider windows on their egg and don't camp with full hookups during the summer and it rains... need the air to be able to move around.

As I camp in areas north of me as well as down south at various times of year mosture issues are big. Best defence is lots of air movement. The best addition/mod made to my trailer was adding the Window/Maxx vents to the rear side sliders.... probable get the highest use of any other mod made. A bit of a pain to install & choose the correct spacers and screw sizes for your windows to avoid leaks but well worth it once you get it right.

[FTTRV]

I like the Max/Air unit because it has a built in rain cover. I have used one for over 3 years with no problems. It has so many speeds running at night we cannot hear the fan.
Chuck

[rickschramm]

I didn't like the exhaust fan that came in my Bigfoot so I swapped out for a Maxxair in 2007. By 2013, the screen had rusted and the fan was so dirty it had become difficult to clean. Now I have 2 Maxxair's, front and back and when I exhaust them and get one nice breeze going... I clean the screens on a regular basis. I like the fact that I can use them even if it is raining. Best bang for my dollar. Company was located in Tampa, Florida but has since moved.