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Old 09-11-2012 | 03:14 PM
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Silverstones are nice fans. I have 3 of them, the fm121, which are variable speed and 33 to 110 cfm. less than 0.1 amps to just over 0.4 amps.

One is an exhaust fan on my ceiling, 2 are intake fans on a side window.

I feed the exhaust fan with another fan of the same size, but which spins the opposite direction. Moves more air and makes it quieter.

I never really use my inverter, but it never really gets hot, even when I'd use it to power an angle grinder, at 65 amps. My electrical cabinet is not really ventilated, and only really gets warm when I am running the battery charger, which has it's own fan.
 
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Old 09-12-2012 | 08:43 AM
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Silverstones are nice fans. I have 3 of them, the fm121, which are variable speed and 33 to 110 cfm. less than 0.1 amps to just over 0.4 amps.

One is an exhaust fan on my ceiling, 2 are intake fans on a side window.

I feed the exhaust fan with another fan of the same size, but which spins the opposite direction. Moves more air and makes it quieter.

I never really use my inverter, but it never really gets hot, even when I'd use it to power an angle grinder, at 65 amps. My electrical cabinet is not really ventilated, and only really gets warm when I am running the battery charger, which has it's own fan.
How did you install your ceiling exhaust fan and how efficient is it in removing hot air from your car? I'm located in Florida and summer temperatures are quite high.

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Old 09-12-2012 | 09:22 AM
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When I first got my van, i installed an earlier version of one of these in my fiberglass roof:


http://www.marinco.com/product/daynight-plus-vent

It helped, but was not nearly enough.
The fan after several years began to click.
It evolved to this:



The nicro's fan blade and battery removed, the solar panel covered. a 4.75 to 4 inch step down ring fabricated.

If I had to do it over, I'd get a fantastic fan, but I do not have to worry about airflow when raining with the mushroom vent.

With custom front window shades made from reflectix, I can keep the interior below or at ambient temperatures until late afternoon, when ambients decrease.
 
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Old 09-13-2012 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by landyacht318
When I first got my van, i installed an earlier version of one of these in my fiberglass roof:


http://www.marinco.com/product/daynight-plus-vent

It helped, but was not nearly enough.
The fan after several years began to click.
It evolved to this:



The nicro's fan blade and battery removed, the solar panel covered. a 4.75 to 4 inch step down ring fabricated.

If I had to do it over, I'd get a fantastic fan, but I do not have to worry about airflow when raining with the mushroom vent.

With custom front window shades made from reflectix, I can keep the interior below or at ambient temperatures until late afternoon, when ambients decrease.
I have been leaning towards a Fantastic fan, but still contemplated the Marinco model.

I think that discussion is now over!

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Old 09-13-2012 | 04:38 PM
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I guess you can get the rain proof cover for the fantastik fan or the one with the rain sensor. I like the fact that it can be pouring rain, and I can still cook meals inside with my setup.

But no doubt the F fan moves way more air.

My Nicro/marinco vent was 58$ in '01. No way would I pay the current prices for it. My muffin fans were just an upgrade to the existing hole in the roof that work well. It is just a PITA cleaning the blades every few months.

I made this fan for moving the air around inside:



Clamp it anywhere, aim it anywhere and adjust the speed with the voltage switch. 3 to 12 volts and a dense narrow column of air is pushed in front of it.

Very loud on 12 volts, but it is like a 20 mph wind.
 
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Old 09-18-2012 | 02:09 PM
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The van is internally a 12V system fed by solar panels, with some 110V outlets powered by an inverter. Only the battery charger needs access to an exterior power source. For this, a 15A power inlet is installed next to the rear door, on the passenger side of the van.

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Old 10-09-2012 | 11:22 AM
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The last time I worked on the bed, the pull-out, sliding shelf was installed. Now I’ll continue with a door for the toilet compartment. In deliberating the hinge options, I came across a simple wooden hinge design, that looked appropriate for this application.

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Old 10-16-2012 | 01:14 PM
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Recently a fan was installed to cool the solar components, like controller, battery charger, etc. As it is not necessary to run the fan continuously, a switch can regulate its use.

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Old 11-13-2012 | 11:59 AM
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Before continuing with the other side of the van interior, it’s time to put the wall and window above the bed, back together again.
Two issues remain: the battery cables and the solar controller cable need to be installed. The other is the decision I have to make, whether to go ahead with batting as insulation or choose a foam product.

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Old 11-14-2012 | 10:44 PM
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Before continuing with the other side of the van interior, it’s time to put the wall and window above the bed, back together again.
Two issues remain: the battery cables and the solar controller cable need to be installed. The other is the decision I have to make, whether to go ahead with batting as insulation or choose a foam product.

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looking good

as for the insulation, I would use fiberglass or foam. Vans are subject to heat, humidity and cold. Batting could mold or mildew.
 


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