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Old 09-14-2018, 07:25 AM   #41
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Did you wire in a solenoid/relay for the electric element ? That's really nice.
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Old 09-14-2018, 07:26 AM   #42
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UPDATE: Your comments sent us back to the instruction manual and we found we CAN adjust the speed. (Have no idea why we were told we couldn't.). Our fan is the 5100K Model vs. the 7500K on our original build sheet. Hooray!!!
That sounds more like it. The 5100K is a great fan. Enjoy.
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Old 09-14-2018, 07:40 AM   #43
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Did you wire in a solenoid/relay for the electric element ? That's really nice.
Here is a good thread on the topic showing what wetzk and a couple others did:
http://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f8...day-11959.html
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Old 09-14-2018, 07:44 AM   #44
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Yes, I agree the 5100# model is great and the 7500# model with remote and motorized lift has been discontinued as an option. Why, I'm not sure, other than as Wetzk mentions the remote had issues. But without the remote the 7500# would function manually. I really like the smoke lens on the 7500# model.
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Old 09-14-2018, 07:50 AM   #45
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The MaxxFan remote does not get a lot of use in our trailer, but does stay in the loft by the bed so I can easily turn it up or down when boondocking in hot climates in order to keep the trailer as cool as possible and provide a bit of breeze, while keeping it as low as possible to minimize noise. When just hanging out inside the trailer, it is easier to manually adjust as opposed to looking for the remote to use.
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Yes, I agree the 5100# model is great and the 7500# model with remote and motorized lift has been discontinued as an option. Why, I'm not sure, other than as Wetzk mentions the remote had issues. But without the remote the 7500# would function manually. I really like the smoke lens on the 7500# model.
Jim: The 6200K is the 5100K with the smoke lens. That is the only difference. I replaced with this model when the lifting arm on the original broke and appreciate the soft light that is allows in. Maybe ETI would provide this model if asked?
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Old 09-14-2018, 09:31 AM   #47
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I requested and they had a 7500K# with remote which they will install but not provide any warranty beyond working when picking up. But that just means I have to deal with Airxcel direct. Other than the remote, it can easily be used manually.
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Old 09-14-2018, 10:18 AM   #48
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Did you wire in a solenoid/relay for the electric element ? That's really nice.
Yes it is fully wired in and real handy too.

I came close to putting a couple of the mad modders on here on ignore so I could save money and time. But they finally settled down so I now have more free time to do stuff like rebuild the deck and replace the shingles on the back buildings and such.
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Old 09-14-2018, 11:38 AM   #49
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Yes it is fully wired in and real handy too.

I came close to putting a couple of the mad modders on here on ignore so I could save money and time. But they finally settled down so I now have more free time to do stuff like rebuild the deck and replace the shingles on the back buildings and such.
Now be honest! The reason the mods are so tempting is that some of them are nice to have.

Oh, when an opportunity arises for us to tour our trailers, I have a new list of stuff that is "nice to have" done to my trailer to show you and I would like to see some of the mods that you have come up with.

So, get caught up with your todo list so we can start another one for new trailer mods.
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Old 09-14-2018, 11:47 AM   #50
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That's a great mod! You guys are just way too talented for us. 😋
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