The TARDIS - A Four Wheel Camper Build

[Overland Hadley]

Or backfeed power via an existing circut eg. the solar provision: (hook up to the Red and Black, might need to add a fuse in the distribution panel to complete the circut)

Thanks for the info, this is what I ended up doing.

[Every Miles A Memory]

That fantastic fan moves a lot of air, but like you said, the thermostat part of it sucks. Wish I would have known you were ordering this because I think ordering the thermostat is a more expensive option, so you could have saved some money just ordering the same fan with a simple on/off switch.

We made the same mistake.

You're might be new enough that it came with it automatically, but they now offer a quick release screen option so you can just click a lever and the screen pops out for easy cleaning or if you get a leaf or some debris up there

[pods8]

After spending some time in the camper I decided to go ahead and install a Fantastic Fan. I went with the 5000 model, as it has the thermostat but no other fancy do-dads. I did not realize that there is no "on'' switch on the thermostat, so currently the fan does not work below 40* and that is not much of a help for four season camping. I now have the switch to bypass the thermostat, just need to wire it in.

I wasn't aware of this, good to know while evaluating which model to go with. I would assume this likely affects all models above the 4000R.

[Every Miles A Memory]

I wasn't aware of this, good to know while evaluating which model to go with. I would assume this likely affects all models above the 4000R.

If I was installing a new one, I'd simply go with the 4000R. It has dual directions for the fan and a simple on/off switch and not all the gimmicks

Here is a LINK for that Screen I was talking about earlier

I know most folks are worried about their roof top clearance, but this is another option. We have two of the the Fantastic Fans in our camper, but didn't like the noise of the fan right above our bed where there is another vent opening. In that vent, we installed a Turbo Maxx Fan and like it the best. It moves the fan away from the opening, so you don't see the fan blades or mechanism at all. The fan is quieter because it's not right above the vent opening and allows more light in also.



If you're not worried about the height restrictions it causes, it's probably the best option. Plus, it allows you to keep the vent open at all times, even when driving down the road in a bad rain storm and not worry about water coming in. This helps keep the inside of the camper aired out and cooler when exploring in hot climates

[pods8]

If I was installing a new one, I'd simply go with the 4000R. It has dual directions for the fan and a simple on/off switch and not all the gimmicks

You can add a simple switch & resistor to it as well to make it a 6speed (a reduced speed from each main speed), I did that in my current FWC because the low isn't really that low.

[Northern Explorer]

You can add a simple switch & resistor to it as well to make it a 6speed (a reduced speed from each main speed), I did that in my current FWC because the low isn't really that low.

I agree that the low speed isn't low enough. Can you provide a link so I can see how this is done?

Nathanael: I don't think you will find the thermostat issue much of a problem. Not to often are you going to want sub 40 degree air blowing down on your head or vise versa have all of your heated air be sucked out of the camper on a sub 40 degree day. When cooking in that kind of weather you will find that opening one of your bottom turnbuckle hatches and the roof vent (fan off) and maybe a crack in a window is usually all it takes to create enough of a fresh air draft unless you are running both burners on high.

[pods8]

I agree that the low speed isn't low enough. Can you provide a link so I can see how this is done?

flinchlock did a good writeup on WTW: http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/i...p?/topic/1329/

[Northern Explorer]

flinchlock did a good writeup on WTW: http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/i...p?/topic/1329/

Perfect!!!

[Overland Hadley]

Nathanael: I don't think you will find the thermostat issue much of a problem. Not to often are you going to want sub 40 degree air blowing down on your head or vise versa have all of your heated air be sucked out of the camper on a sub 40 degree day. When cooking in that kind of weather you will find that opening one of your bottom turnbuckle hatches and the roof vent (fan off) and maybe a crack in a window is usually all it takes to create enough of a fresh air draft unless you are running both burners on high.

Good point.

I would still like the option of ''cleaning'' the air from the camper. I might never use it but I would like to be able to bypass the thermostat.

[brianjwilson]

I think convection will clean out the air in a hurry when it's that cold, but it is nice to be able to run the fan for a couple seconds anyhow.