Reddit reviews Ventline/Dex VP543 6" 12V Powered Round Vent
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Shipping Weight:1.7 pounds, Item Model Number:VP543, Brand:Ventline/DexItem Weight:1.7 pounds, Exterior:Smooth, Mpn:VP543Product Dimensions:8 x 8 x 5.8 inches, Manufacturer Part Number:VP543
I wanted these features:
This led me to the MaxxFan deluxe. It was expensive but completely worth it IMO.
It has a design feature I didn't realize when I bought it. The fan sits down into a mount which is fixed to the roof and sealed. If you need to remove the fan for any reason you can lift it out of the mount and repair/replace/whatever in minutes. This would make repairs or warranty replacement much less of a hassle. I don't know if Fantastic does this or not. Perhaps a FF owner can chime in.
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Edited to add: I think the Maxx or FF are both excellent fans. Folks in smaller vans could probably do fine with a 3spd manual fan with no cover. There are also marine style mushroom and flat-ish vents with fans in them. There are also wind-powered vents that require no electrons at all. These latter types might fit under solar panels for a neat install.
Hey, good write-up thanks for sharing! I like the comparison chart you did with all the models.
I'd like to give a mention to Ventline fans because no one seems to know about them. They're less "RV" and more "food truck" style, but to someone on a budget, a fan is a fan, right?
Here's the one I have. They can be found as little as $60 shipped on Amazon (I only linked the more expensive one because it had a nicer picture) or $50 shipped on eBay. It's a much smaller fan than the Maxxairs or Fantastic Fans, but definitely worth consideration if you have a smaller space, have a slim power supply (I think it draws 0.5A), or are on a budget (heck, you could install TWO for less than some other brands!) They have other models too, but I think this is the best one of theirs for vandwellers.