(Part 2) Best rv appliances & ventialtion products according to redditors
We found 125 Reddit comments discussing the best rv appliances & ventialtion products. We ranked the 54 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Hi vandwellers community!
I'm the author of this video and it's part of my sprinter van conversion project (vantourist)
Fans and installation kit i bought from amazon:
Fan-Tastic 803350 12V Vent - $225
Camco 25003 Universal Vent Installation Kit - $5.54
The fan is quite pricie, but i love it already - various speed, automatic lead open/close, rain sensor, in and out air blowing direction, temperature on/off sensor. I hope fans will last long for me!
It probably has a flexible vent hose, why not cut a new vent hole leading out of bathroom. JR Products HV4DBK-A Black 4" Dampered Heat Vent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0095TEPI0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_f0fIAbF8GQFQ6
Road pro d cell powered fan https://www.amazon.com/RoadPro-RP8000-Indoor-Outdoor-Power/dp/B00KJGRLJI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526014405&sr=8-1&keywords=roadpro+fan
powered with a couple sets of these D Cells https://www.amazon.com/Tenergy-10000mAh-Rechargeable-Batteries-Flashlight/dp/B001AYIRH8/ref=sr_1_sc_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1526014459&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=ternergy+d+cells
Charge them with this charger
https://www.amazon.com/Tenergy-T-1199B-Universal-Battery-Charger/dp/B0019273U8/ref=pd_bxgy_121_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0019273U8&pd_rd_r=6AKQTFQM053GGVEPMPC4&pd_rd_w=f0PUk&pd_rd_wg=S4GRX&psc=1&refRID=6AKQTFQM053GGVEPMPC4&dpID=41pRtqenYEL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail
Charge up at the local libraries
that setup should power the fan for a few days on high per set of batteries.
Hmm. When you say butyl tape, is that the same as putty tape? I bought this for my install. Just assumed it was right. Now I'm not so sure...
No worries, this is the plug you want for the drain hose.
Absorption fridges are inherently inefficient in how they cool. If you're camping a lot in deserts it might be worthwhile to switch to a 12V compressor fridge as a lot of your issue is likely just that the ambient air temperature is so high.
I have the 807350 7350, but it's up so high you can't even see it from street level.
Hi everyone!
I'm currently getting my van (a Ford 15 passenger) ready to roll, and am looking at heaters. Seems the easy way to go is a Mr. Buddy or catalytic heater, and the luxurious way to go is one of those Propex heaters.
What about this? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T6KT9OI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_ocnJyb7NNFNVY
I might be able to mount it underneath and duct up through the floor.
Thoughts? Concerns?
Well I went ahead and ignored everyones advice. :) I ended up contacting the owner through the website and found out they also have some charcoal infused filters as well that are the same template as the white ones. So I got one of each, our Travel Supreme has two AC units so I got one for filtering and one for cutting down on cooking and dog oder. So far so good. They were really easy to install and the fit is perfect, smells better too. We'll see how they hold up, but feeling optimistic. I guess if they don't work out I will try cutting up some other filters, I'm just lazy I guess didn't want to spend about the same amount of money and have to go to the trouble of cutting it out. If anyone is interested this is the one I picked up for our Fifth Wheel. https://www.amazon.com/AC-105G-RV-Air-Filter/dp/B071GRY6RL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500566044&sr=8-1&keywords=rv+air+105+g
What about one of [these](Solar Powered Car Window Windshield Auto Air Vent Cooling Fan System Cooler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071G2X688/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_WRWuzb69EKQT3)
If the fridge is empty the temperature changes quickly. When the compressor runs it gets down to the set temperature quickly. Put a 6 pack of your favorite beverage in it. Put a thermometer in it. It is supposed to run a short period of time and shut off. The time depends on the temperature inside.
About $20 :
https://www.amazon.com/Dometic-4451037733-Volt-Power-Refrigerators/dp/B01GVTBN5E/
Then you can keep your original cord intact and cut the end off the new one.
https://www.amazon.com/Flame-King-YSNHT600-Burner-Cooktop/dp/B01D42QH2U/ref=pd_sbs_263_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=PBZV9MR4JCQMPTM5HBN4
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You'd have to get creative to get it to stay in the window. There are some premade ducted ones for exterior mounting here (2nd picture): https://www.wayfair.com/ClimateRight-5-000-BTU-Portable-Air-Conditioner-with-Remote-CR5000ACH-L6229-K~CRGT1001.html
You'd need a trailer hitch secure storage rack but it could hold a generator and extra gas too: https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo-Carrier/Carpod/M2205-01-02.html
I like the idea of a rooftop unit better but then you're cutting a big hole: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VZ547WG/
This is a simple unit with no fan - just a screen with a cover, so no need to run power to it:
https://www.amazon.com/TRAILER-UNIVERSAL-71111-C-GARNISH-INCLUDED/dp/B00VGQ7VFO/ref=pd_sbs_263_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=9MJKX496EV9Z6N4ZNCJN
this one is virtually the same, but with a fan:
https://www.amazon.com/TRAILER-UNIVERSAL-71112-C-GARNISH-INCLUDED/dp/B00VGQ0HV4/ref=pd_bxgy_60_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=XMYV5EQHMQE95769H9GK
either will work for venting. the advantages of the maxxair or fantastic fan are variable speed fans, thermostatic controls, rain covers, etc. only you can say if those advantages are worth the cost.
The control and ducted vs non-ducted is determined by the "ADB" (Air Distribution Box). So, in addition to the roof box you'd have to buy something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Dometic-Air-Conditioners-3314851-000-Control/dp/B00HJQ86UO/Or for Coleman/Airxcel, this: https://www.amazon.com/AIRXCEL-Standard-08-0059-Deluxe-Non-Ducted/dp/B00RQSP400/
Probably worth seeing if the pre-wiring involves wires running to a thermostat that could control both units. If so, just match the brand/model of the one you already have.
Here is what we had in our class-B Sprinter RV. Simple, and an easy install, and good quality product. In our class-A motor home, we have these.
The price differences are basically features (remote, automatic shutdown when rain is detected, power opening, etc.)
I probably wont be doing much until the weather warms up and I can afford to deck it out. My plans are to get a Fantastic fan, some solar panels, batteries and wire it all up. After that I am thinking of mounting a propane tank underneath where one of the fuel tanks was as well as a fresh water tank. It will have a very small kitchenette with a propane powered stove with oven. Not sure if I will go with a minifridge or just use a cooler. Also there will be a toilet. Sounds like a lot to cram in there once I write it all down, but I think it will be great. Keep an eye on the sub, Ill definitely post pictures when I do make progress.
No, not difficult at all - but the fan I'm installing is solar, so I didn't have to worry about any wiring. All you have to do is cut a hole, insert the vent, and put the fan cover on top of the vent.
Here's the fan I got (although you have to buy the vent separately): White Solar RVblaster RV Vent Cover with Dual Fans https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CA2ZMGI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_xEQf87mQcwcj4
Swamp cooler if you're in a hot dry region. They don't work as well in hot humid weather.
Roof vents.
Lots of open windows, mosquito netting if needed.
Shore power and a 110v air conditioner.
Cool neck wraps
I run LP for heat, a 40kbtu furnace (vented) and a 30k btu blue flame heater (unvented), and do not have issues with water vapor. I actually quite like it, I once had a small (150sqft) cabin with a wood stove, I hated how dry the air always was! I do ALWAYS have a vent/window cracked when running the unvented heater though, so perhaps that helps with the lack of water vapor issues. I eventually want to switch it out for a Dickenson propane heater that is vented for safety concerns with CO and fire prevention, as well as them just looking nice.