Fan recommendation

[TravelMama]

Hi All,

We are gearing up for a month + across the US. We got our "Spirit" 21ne to do snowbirding type trips 2 winters ago. We did one and last winter decided to go somewhere else. So, this year we'll be doing our first summer trip. We will also be boondocking/moochdocking for the first time. We did a dry camp up in the White Mountains in May when there was 87 degree heat wave. We had to use the a/c but were connected to shore power.

We're trying to avoid buying a generator and arguing about the need for a soft start. Since we'll only be boondocking for 1-2 days at a time and have shore power the rest, can anyone recommend a fan for the bedroom and one for the dinette area where my 14 yo sleeps?

I looked at Eggscape's thread but couldn't tell from it which window fan he used.

Grateful for the suggestions!

[BobG]

I have used these fans in the past. They are pretty efficient and easy to use. You will probably want to get the clamp mount which is additional cost if you decide to get one or two of these fans. I used both permanent mount and mobile (clamp) mount. They come in white and black.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1

[Vermilye]

Not to influence any arguments dealing with a true soft start device such as the Micro Air Easy Start, but even if you don't have or need a generator, the soft start will remove the compressor start up "thump" which at times is loud enough to shake the trailer.

[TravelMama]

Vermilye -- you don't need to convince me! I want it but husband spoke to mobile rv guy who says he doubted it would work (nice guy but probably not a ton of experience with mods). We're also at odds about boondocking. That's why we're putting off purchase of generator and soft start and getting additional personal fans for the one or 2 nights we'll be boondocking.

[TravelMama]

Originally Posted by BobG

I have used these fans in the past. They are pretty efficient and easy to use. You will probably want to get the clamp mount which is additional cost if you decide to get one or two of these fans. I used both permanent mount and mobile (clamp) mount. They come in white and black.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1

Thank you!

[cpaharley2008]

The overhead fan works great to draw in air around open windows......

[diannelgraham]

Originally Posted by TravelMama

Hi All,

We are gearing up for a month + across the US. We got our "Spirit" 21ne to do snowbirding type trips 2 winters ago. We did one and last winter decided to go somewhere else. So, this year we'll be doing our first summer trip. We will also be boondocking/moochdocking for the first time. We did a dry camp up in the White Mountains in May when there was 87 degree heat wave. We had to use the a/c but were connected to shore power.

We're trying to avoid buying a generator and arguing about the need for a soft start. Since we'll only be boondocking for 1-2 days at a time and have shore power the rest, can anyone recommend a fan for the bedroom and one for the dinette area where my 14 yo sleeps?

I looked at Eggscape's thread but couldn't tell from it which window fan he used.

Grateful for the suggestions!

I like USB charged devices versus battery powered. I have used this fan for a couple years and it works good I have one at either end of the trailer.

[BobG]

So far I have been doing what Jim does. I use the MaxFan to exhaust air out of the trailer and open a window next to where I am, either in bed at the back of the trailer or at the dinette in front of the trailer. If I need more cooling then I turn on the air conditioner which runs off the batteries using the inverter.

However, I do have this fan in my Amazon Cart because I have been thinking about getting a couple. If I didn't have air conditioning, I would definitely have the fans.

[Iowa Dave]

Acquisition addict here. We have the generator, the micro air and to your interest may be the 12 volt endless breeze box fan. We have one and my daughter also has one for their Boler. Works great, doesn’t draw too much current, and moves quite a bit of air. We occasionally use it outside too,
to cool off on a hot day or keep the bugs away.

https://www.kicoro.shop/product/blac...reeze-01100wh/

Cheaper than a micro-air and less than the tax on a generator.
Get a 25 foot long piece of two stranded wire , the cigarette plug and receptacle and make up your own “extension cord” and you are good to go.

Iowa Dave

[davidmurphy02]

We have this 12 volt fan mounted on the wall at the corner of the bedroom and have been pretty happy with it - quiet, has two speeds: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[ksitte]

I'll second the reference to Caframo fans. I've now installed them in all 3 of our Escapes. Very efficient with minimal current draw. In hot summer days, we can keep it on 24/7 with seemingly no draw-down on the batteries.


https://www.amazon.com/Caframo-Marin...010UQQRK&psc=1

[RBRV]

Before our last trip we were shopping at Costco and saw a curious little fan called a WooZoo that can oscillate in many different ways. It was fortunate that we bought it becouse our A/C failed the first night. Between that fan and the Maxxair in the ceiling it was great despite being in tropical Louisiana! It does not work on 12v though, we thought it broke the second night but then realized the whole campground lost power.

[Crazypill]

Originally Posted by davidmurphy02

We have this 12 volt fan mounted on the wall at the corner of the bedroom and have been pretty happy with it - quiet, has two speeds: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have one of these in the bed area affixed to the underside of drivers side dinette, and the Scirocco 2 in the dinette area. Both are great. Scirocco far more adjustable and frankly looks amazing, but the Hella moves more air and is very lightweight. I would recommend drilling a concentric bore hole through the Hella mount to feed the wire through.

[Eggscape]

For our daughters trailer we recently ordered enough of theses USB powered fans from Walmart Canada to get free shipping. They are quite and can hang by the base. For $13 each the are great.

I did a search of Walmart.com in the US for “USB fan’s” and they have a bunch to select from. The ones like I got are only $7 each.

The fans I used in the windows are standard computer fans made by many manufacturers. They are nice but it is also good to have something you can direct exactly where you want.

[Ian and Sue]

Originally Posted by TravelMama

Hi All,

We are gearing up for a month + across the US. We got our "Spirit" 21ne to do snowbirding type trips 2 winters ago. We did one and last winter decided to go somewhere else. So, this year we'll be doing our first summer trip. We will also be boondocking/moochdocking for the first time. We did a dry camp up in the White Mountains in May when there was 87 degree heat wave. We had to use the a/c but were connected to shore power.

We're trying to avoid buying a generator and arguing about the need for a soft start. Since we'll only be boondocking for 1-2 days at a time and have shore power the rest, can anyone recommend a fan for the bedroom and one for the dinette area where my 14 yo sleeps?

I looked at Eggscape's thread but couldn't tell from it which window fan he used.

Grateful for the suggestions!

In the past I have also used the Maxfan to draw air in though a select few windows with all the others closed. Unfortunately my board and lift mechanism on my Maxxfan are waiting for backordered parts....
I have a fan made to use my Milwaukee battery drill batteries. it will go all night on one battery and also works at the picnic table to keep the mozzies blown away!

[kstock11]

I have this little clip on 12 volt fan.

Alagoo 12V 6''Car Cooling Fan Automobile Vehicle Clip Fan Powerful Quiet Ventilation Electric Car Fans with Adjustable Clip & Cigarette Lighter Plug for Car/Vehicle
It’s convenient with the large clip. I have cats and want to make sure that they are guaranteed a comfortable environment if I don’t have hookups.

[Doug & Betty]

Originally Posted by Crazypill

I have one of these in the bed area affixed to the underside of drivers side dinette, and the Scirocco 2 in the dinette area. Both are great. Scirocco far more adjustable and frankly looks amazing, but the Hella moves more air and is very lightweight. I would recommend drilling a concentric bore hole through the Hella mount to feed the wire through.

We would second the suggestion of the Scirocco 2 fan. We have two of them installed, one over the bed like a ceiling fan and the other to move air the length of the trailer, and they work great. Use them with the MaxxFan to draw in fresh cooler air and the Scirorros to move air and we rarely use the AC. I like that they are marine grade so the motor and bearings/bushings are more robust, and the electrics are more resistant to corrosion.

I also would recommend a soft start. You will want it with a generator but it's very nice on shore power too. Very easy to install yourself, but do watch the installation video prior to doing it.

Safe travels, and stay healthy,
Doug

[Mary F]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

Acquisition addict here. We have the generator, the micro air and to your interest may be the 12 volt endless breeze box fan. We have one and my daughter also has one for their Boler. Works great, doesn’t draw too much current, and moves quite a bit of air. We occasionally use it outside too,
to cool off on a hot day or keep the bugs away.

https://www.kicoro.shop/product/blac...reeze-01100wh/

Cheaper than a micro-air and less than the tax on a generator.
Get a 25 foot long piece of two stranded wire , the cigarette plug and receptacle and make up your own “extension cord” and you are good to go.

Iowa Dave

We also have (and recommend) the Endless Breeze. I had extra 12v outlets included in our build so we can position the thing wherever it’s most needed. (We also use the MaxxFan as others have mentioned)

[RBRV]

Originally Posted by Ian and Sue

In the past I have also used the Maxfan to draw air in though a select few windows with all the others closed. Unfortunately my board and lift mechanism on my Maxxfan are waiting for backordered parts....
I have a fan made to use my Milwaukee battery drill batteries. it will go all night on one battery and also works at the picnic table to keep the mozzies blown away!

I would suggest checking the price of an entirely new Maxfan compared to the replacement parts. I found that ordering one from Scamp was very reasonable compared to other sources and more available than parts alone.Asa bonus you will end up with several other spare parts. EDIT: I just checked and it looks like the price went up to 325 for the deluxe, was 285 when I ordered one last year. Still likely a competive price in this crazy market and includes free shipping.

[Ian and Sue]

Originally Posted by RBRV

I would suggest checking the price of an entirely new Maxfan compared to the replacement parts. I found that ordering one from Scamp was very reasonable compared to other sources and more available than parts alone.Asa bonus you will end up with several other spare parts. EDIT: I just checked and it looks like the price went up to 325 for the deluxe, was 285 when I ordered one last year. Still likely a competive price in this crazy market and includes free shipping.

I hear ya. I am tempted but the parts...when they get them...are like $140. It is tough to justify having another $175 for parts I don't need.