Exhaust fan Upgrade

[rigger4343]

I have a 174BH and in the bathroom it has the regular vent with out an exhaust fan. It is easy enough to get power to it for a 12v fan but question is the size of the fan??

The inside dimension of the trim ring on my vent is 13"x13"

I was looking at some of the Vortex fans on ebay. Most of them have no dimensions. I have found a few fans that were listed as 14x14 and another that was over 17x17.

So is there a fan that will fit my 13x13 vent?

[Route 66 Traveler]

The cutout for the vent is usually the same for all RV's. The opening will fit all styles of vents, as well as most roof mounted AC's. I think if you removed your trim pieces you would find your opening to be 14X14"

[rigger4343]

I found the Vortex 2 had a size listed at 13.5 x 13.5. Not sure why some of the others I found were listed different. I was originally thinking they were all the same.

[GarlicDude]

Just installed a VortexII today in our Jay Feather 7. Like you I was confused on the size, but found out that the openings are standard size and the Vortex fit right in without a problem.

If you choose the Vortex it's handy to have a third hand to hold the fan in place while you screw it into place. I ended up tie wrapping the fan to the metal crossbar so I could screw the fan in place.

Wife is happy, so I'm happy!

Best,
Steve

[ttavasc]

I installed a single speed Vortex in the bathroom of our 195RB and a multi-speed w/reverse in the main vent. The P/N's are listed below if you wanted confirmation of which units should fit:

Single-speed - # 90043-CR
Multi-speed - # 90046-CR

I concur with GarlicDude on the third hand, or some other way to hold the fan up while completing the wiring and fastening it into place. All in all a fairly easy upgrade and we've been happy with the increased air flow for sure.

[RogerR]

X3 on the Vortex fitting just fine. And after 1/2 hour of fussing (read bad language) requested spousal help.

Putting roof vent covers to keep out rain and leaves is also a great and relatively easy and cheap mods.

[AnacortesArmyGuy]

Originally Posted by rigger4343

I have a 174BH and in the bathroom it has the regular vent with out an exhaust fan. It is easy enough to get power to it for a 12v fan but question is the size of the fan??

The inside dimension of the trim ring on my vent is 13"x13"

I was looking at some of the Vortex fans on ebay. Most of them have no dimensions. I have found a few fans that were listed as 14x14 and another that was over 17x17.

So is there a fan that will fit my 13x13 vent?

We have a 154BH Baja, and had the dealer install a Fantastic Fan in the bathroom vent. They tapped into the 12volt power source of the adjacent LED light. We then installed (I did it myself) a MaxAir Fanmate vent cover, which fits standard 14" x 14" vent covers. Just completed our first trip in this trailer and I cannot exaggerate the difference in airflow with the Fantastic Fan.

[rigger4343]

Originally Posted by AnacortesArmyGuy

We have a 154BH Baja, and had the dealer install a Fantastic Fan in the bathroom vent. They tapped into the 12volt power source of the adjacent LED light. We then installed (I did it myself) a MaxAir Fanmate vent cover, which fits standard 14" x 14" vent covers. Just completed our first trip in this trailer and I cannot exaggerate the difference in airflow with the Fantastic Fan.

That is what I did,fished a wire from that light over to the vent. My wife really like it when I told her I ordered the fan and I do think it will be nice to have one in there.

I like the idea of the MaxxAir vent cover. Might have to look into one of those soon.

[Atlee]

I opted, when I bought my Jay Flight 23RB, to have the dealer replace the, so called, exhaust fan that is located in the rear bathroom with a Maxx Air Deluxe fan.

I knew I was going to upgrade the fan than came with the trailer, so had it done when I bought it. The Maxx Air Deluxe comes with a lid that provides an vent cover so it can be operated when it's raining outside.

I did make one mistake. I got a model that did not have remote controls. Unfortunately, the height of the Jay Flight ceilings now make it impossible for DW to open/close and even switch it on/off. She has to stand on a step stool. I even have to stretch out my now 5' 8" frame as far as I can to do the same.

If I had a do over, I'd have gotten the remote control model.

[DSchmidt]

Vortex 1 upgrade in ours works awesome!