Another piece of Chinese Crap Fan (1 Viewer)

[EdRedBird]

OK ...I know I am doing this to myself
Amazon product ASIN B08CVF1VVLBut seriously a 2 way switch with not enough wires and one sheet with four lines gibberish (Either sweet and sour chicken or crispy pork belly for all I know)

Yes I am afraid of cutting open my roof, and rather have replaced the current spims when driving or windy fan

But enough is enough

Anyone please doe me a decent roof fan suggestion . Not looking to spend £300 ...but if that is what it takes... that is what I will do

This just stalling my conversion project

 

[autorouter]

If you go into an electrical shop in Africa, there is all kinds of crap that you wouldn't believe people would ever consider buying - totally unsafe and unfit for purpose. I've noticed this sort of thing starting to appear in the poundshops in the UK, unlike in the past. Did your fan have a CE marking?

 

[Flairy]

Bought mine off John rose Rose awnings nearly 20 years old ,pay your money and forget it .

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[Bailey58]

Good review though!

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 July 2021
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This is weak and could not exhaust a small box

 

[kevenh]

Good review though!

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This is weak and could not exhaust a small box

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[Tony V]

a bit the bullet and parted with £300+ for one of these:

MAXXAIR MAXXFAN DELUXE WHITE 400x 400 mm. ROOF VENT FAN REMOTE CONTROL 752055006963 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for MAXXAIR MAXXFAN DELUXE WHITE 400x 400 mm. ROOF VENT FAN REMOTE CONTROL at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

must say I've been quite impressed so far, but yet to try it in anything like 30*C

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[fat haggis]

a bit the bullet and parted with £300+ for one of these:

MAXXAIR MAXXFAN DELUXE WHITE 400x 400 mm. ROOF VENT FAN REMOTE CONTROL 752055006963 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for MAXXAIR MAXXFAN DELUXE WHITE 400x 400 mm. ROOF VENT FAN REMOTE CONTROL at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

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must say I've been quite impressed so far, but yet to try it in anything like 30*C

Best move you can do. I love mine easy to fit and they work brilliantly

 

[Minxy]

a bit the bullet and parted with £300+ for one of these:

MAXXAIR MAXXFAN DELUXE WHITE 400x 400 mm. ROOF VENT FAN REMOTE CONTROL 752055006963 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for MAXXAIR MAXXFAN DELUXE WHITE 400x 400 mm. ROOF VENT FAN REMOTE CONTROL at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

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must say I've been quite impressed so far, but yet to try it in anything like 30*C

Best move you can do. I love mine easy to fit and they work brilliantly

I've been wanting to install some sort of fan roof vent for a while as I feel the cold badly which is a nuisance as hubby likes to open the roof vent to let the smells/steam (smoke! ) out but then of course it allows the cold air/draught to come in. Am I right to assume that these reduce the amount of air that comes in when they're in use on extraction so that I won't suffer?

 

[Tombola]

I think you need to start reading reviews OP and if an item has only 8 reviews you can bet 7 are form the sellers family.
amazon are quite good at returns, can you not send back.

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[Wissel]

Another vote for the MaxxFan. Had one for a few years now and wouldn't be without it.

If you wanted something smaller (like the one you ordered), MaxxAir now do the MaxxFan Dome:

MAXXFAN DOME - Leisure Vehicle Services

Introducing the MaxxFan® Dome fresh air fan, a compact solution for rooftop or sidewall ventilation and moisture control. At just 6” in diameter, the dome sits perfectly in the roof or sidewall of any motorhome bathroom or shower. Key Features Locking lid with single hand push button operation...

leisurevehicleservices.co.uk

Not tried it, but have the MaxxFan and the same manufacturers roof lights fitted and both are great quality.

 

[Landy Andy]

Another vote for a Maxxfan.

 

[Richard n Ann]

Or you can put one in a piece of perspex for about a tenner
This is in the toilet like a roof SOG fan

Edit : 2 speeds and a nightlight LED for assisted aiming

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[gus-lopez]

must say I've been quite impressed so far, but yet to try it in anything like 30*C

Works a treat even at 40+ here.
I just have mine on 'auto' & it opens/closes automatically when temp goes over 26º & mostly on low speed out.

Am I right to assume that these reduce the amount of air that comes in when they're in use on extraction so that I won't suffer?

Not possible Mel. If extracting you have to replace it with the same amount of air otherwise it becomes a vacuum & the van starts to collapse

 

[fat haggis]

I've been wanting to install some sort of fan roof vent for a while as I feel the cold badly which is a nuisance as hubby likes to open the roof vent to let the smells/steam (smoke! ) out but then of course it allows the cold air/draught to come in. Am I right to assume that these reduce the amount of air that comes in when they're in use on extraction so that I won't suffer?

I have not had any inward cold coming in when it’s on extract. I have mine on at 10% extract all the time. You can’t hear it and it uses less than 1/3 of an amp. Good to keep a flow In The van for the .and when closed and turned off no drafts come into the van

 

[Podney]

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[Otter Spotter]

I've been wanting to install some sort of fan roof vent for a while as I feel the cold badly which is a nuisance as hubby likes to open the roof vent to let the smells/steam (smoke! ) out but then of course it allows the cold air/draught to come in. Am I right to assume that these reduce the amount of air that comes in when they're in use on extraction so that I won't suffer?

I've been wanting to install some sort of fan roof vent for a while as I feel the cold badly which is a nuisance as hubby likes to open the roof vent to let the smells/steam (smoke! ) out but then of course it allows the cold air/draught to come in. Am I right to assume that these reduce the amount of air that comes in when they're in use on extraction so that I won't suffer?

No cold draft into van if you have it set to extract. You can reverse fan from Extract to sucking in and speed of fan goes from 10% to 100%, you wouldn’t want to run it at 100% for long either way unless there’s been 4 of you on a right goid curry

 

[Vanderek]

If you go into an electrical shop in Africa, there is all kinds of crap that you wouldn't believe people would ever consider buying - totally unsafe and unfit for purpose. I've noticed this sort of thing starting to appear in the poundshops in the UK, unlike in the past. Did your fan have a CE marking?

Saw this in a Bazaar in Spain a couple of weeks ago... the way to enjoy hot dogs!!

 

[Minxy]

No cold draft into van if you have it set to extract. You can reverse fan from Extract to sucking in and speed of fan goes from 10% to 100%, you wouldn’t want to run it at 100% for long either way unless there’s been 4 of you on a right goid curry

Could be useful when the dogs do a 'group fart'!

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[Tony V]

Another vote for the MaxxFan. Had one for a few years now and wouldn't be without it.

If you wanted something smaller (like the one you ordered), MaxxAir now do the MaxxFan Dome:

MAXXFAN DOME - Leisure Vehicle Services

Introducing the MaxxFan® Dome fresh air fan, a compact solution for rooftop or sidewall ventilation and moisture control. At just 6” in diameter, the dome sits perfectly in the roof or sidewall of any motorhome bathroom or shower. Key Features Locking lid with single hand push button operation...

leisurevehicleservices.co.uk

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Not tried it, but have the MaxxFan and the same manufacturers roof lights fitted and both are great qualiTY

Another vote for the MaxxFan. Had one for a few years now and wouldn't be without it.

If you wanted something smaller (like the one you ordered), MaxxAir now do the MaxxFan Dome:

MAXXFAN DOME - Leisure Vehicle Services

Introducing the MaxxFan® Dome fresh air fan, a compact solution for rooftop or sidewall ventilation and moisture control. At just 6” in diameter, the dome sits perfectly in the roof or sidewall of any motorhome bathroom or shower. Key Features Locking lid with single hand push button operation...

leisurevehicleservices.co.uk

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Not tried it, but have the MaxxFan and the same manufacturers roof lights fitted and both are great quality.

This would be perfect as a toilet/shower vent.

 

[EdRedBird]

Another vote for the MaxxFan. Had one for a few years now and wouldn't be without it.

If you wanted something smaller (like the one you ordered), MaxxAir now do the MaxxFan Dome:


Not tried it, but have the MaxxFan and the same manufacturers roof lights fitted and both are great quality.

I have seen that one
CON: I am 1.83 ...That is well over 6ft for those who have left /never joined the metric system, and that extra bit coming down.....
Pro : It would fit the hole I currently have.... little no cutting
Unclear about pissing rain sideways

Also bit of difficulty soyrcing one in NI