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Tue, 03 September 2013 19:37  |
kerry pinkerton
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I've been putting this off for months but it was really pretty easy. This has been documented before.
Removed the old, non functional fan. The rib to the rear is 2 1/2", the one to the outside of the hole is 4 1/2". The other two sides are clear but if you go too far toward the hall, you'll get into the shower curtain track. I decided to hug the rear and outside ribs.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0081.jpg
Now for the pucker factor...cutting a hole in the roof.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0091.jpg
I used a power shear but I could easily have cut it with a saber saw or aviation ships.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0101.jpg
Cut the hole to size, make sure the upper part fits, drill a hole straight down from the outside corners into the fiberglas ceiling, using a sabersaw, cut between the holes. Hook up the power, and screw things down.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0111.jpg
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0121.jpg
Still need to seal the screw heads.
The only problem I had was the power lead fell down behind the wall and I had to fish it out. The whole thing took about 3 hours. The wife loves it. HUGE increase in light and the ventilation improvement is off the scale...especially since the old one didn't work. 
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] Installing Fantastic Fan in the bathroom [message #221080 is a reply to message #221077] |
Tue, 03 September 2013 20:24  |
mickeysss
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did you move the pod over to the driver side?
that looks great, i have to do this and already bought the fan for it. thanks for the info.
with un-conditional air conditioning. Mickey anaheim ca. 77 palm beach ball.
On Sep 3, 2013, at 5:37 PM, Kerry Pinkerton wrote:
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> I've been putting this off for months but it was really pretty easy. This has been documented before.
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> Removed the old, non functional fan. The rib to the rear is 2 1/2", the one to the outside of the hole is 4 1/2". The other two sides are clear but if you go too far toward the hall, you'll get into the shower curtain track. I decided to hug the rear and outside ribs.
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0081.jpg
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> Now for the pucker factor...cutting a hole in the roof.
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0091.jpg
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> I used a power shear but I could easily have cut it with a saber saw or aviation ships.
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0101.jpg
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> Cut the hole to size, make sure the upper part fits, drill a hole straight down from the outside corners into the fiberglas ceiling, using a sabersaw, cut between the holes. Hook up the power, and screw things down.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0111.jpg
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0121.jpg
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> Still need to seal the screw heads.
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> The only problem I had was the power lead fell down behind the wall and I had to fish it out. The whole thing took about 3 hours. The wife loves it. HUGE increase in light and the ventilation improvement is off the scale...especially since the old one didn't work. :lol: :lol:
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> Kerry Pinkerton
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> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
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> 77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, also a 76 Eleganza being re-bodied as an Art Deco car hauler
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| Re: [GMCnet] Installing Fantastic Fan in the bathroom [message #221084 is a reply to message #221077] |
Tue, 03 September 2013 20:38 |
Mike Teets
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Remember, with huge increases in ventilation comes some new responsibility!
While it seems prudent to use the exhaust fan while using the head, it is
a bad idea to flush with the exhaust fan on. You will forget this though,
and it might take a few times each spring to remember. Also, don't forget
and flush with the exhaust on, then after flushing remember and reverse the
fan to input while you open the door to the head... that just makes
everyone in the coach know that you forgot the advice.
On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 8:37 PM, Kerry Pinkerton <Pinkertonk@mchsi.com>wrote:
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> I've been putting this off for months but it was really pretty easy. This
> has been documented before.
>
> Removed the old, non functional fan. The rib to the rear is 2 1/2", the
> one to the outside of the hole is 4 1/2". The other two sides are clear
> but if you go too far toward the hall, you'll get into the shower curtain
> track. I decided to hug the rear and outside ribs.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0081.jpg
>
>
> Now for the pucker factor...cutting a hole in the roof.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0091.jpg
>
>
> I used a power shear but I could easily have cut it with a saber saw or
> aviation ships.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0101.jpg
>
>
> Cut the hole to size, make sure the upper part fits, drill a hole straight
> down from the outside corners into the fiberglas ceiling, using a sabersaw,
> cut between the holes. Hook up the power, and screw things down.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0111.jpg
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>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0121.jpg
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> Still need to seal the screw heads.
>
> The only problem I had was the power lead fell down behind the wall and I
> had to fish it out. The whole thing took about 3 hours. The wife loves
> it. HUGE increase in light and the ventilation improvement is off the
> scale...especially since the old one didn't work. :lol: :lol:
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton
>
> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
>
> 77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, also a 76 Eleganza being re-bodied as
> an Art Deco car hauler
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| Re: Installing Fantastic Fan in the bathroom [message #221105 is a reply to message #221077] |
Wed, 04 September 2013 07:13 |
GeorgeRud
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One of the best upgrades I did to my coach! It is scary to initially cut the hole in the roof, but the end result is worth it.
The ventilation is almost a nice addition - the difference in the light makes the most difference.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Installing Fantastic Fan in the bathroom [message #221124 is a reply to message #221086] |
Wed, 04 September 2013 10:19 |
jhbridges
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You betcha fern it does.
--johnny
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On Wed, 9/4/13, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Installing Fantastic Fan in the bathroom
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 1:48 AM
Dan,
Does it really suck up odors when you flush with it on?
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Gregg
You will never regret this. No more light needed in bath til
it is dark outside.
Maybe your fotos will inspire others.
Thanks,
Dan
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| Re: [GMCnet] Installing Fantastic Fan in the bathroom [message #221168 is a reply to message #221086] |
Wed, 04 September 2013 18:49 |
rjw
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| Robert Mueller wrote on Tue, 03 September 2013 21:48 |
Dan,
Does it really suck up odors when you flush with it on?
Regards,
Rob M.
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I'm not Dan, but I can attest to the fact that the a fantastic fan can suck some pretty nasty odors out of the holding tank during a long flush with a partially full tank. That especially can happen if the sliders are closed under the sink module. I try to avoid that whenever possible. However, I always use the fan in output mode when I take a shower. I open the slider to expose the water heater which then allows a good source of fresh air to enter the shower chamber. Makes for less steamy mirrors.
Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com
Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water heaters.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Installing Fantastic Fan in the bathroom [message #245842 is a reply to message #221090] |
Mon, 31 March 2014 00:43 |
mickeysss
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this is a great idea and it could have solar cells on it as well. extending over the air and fans even. mickey anaheim so ca 77 palm beach.
On Sep 3, 2013, at 7:18 PM, Kerry Pinkerton wrote:
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> mickeysss wrote on Tue, 03 September 2013 20:24
>> did you move the pod over to the driver side?...
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> No, it was already over there.
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> One of my long term plans is to scrap the old fiberglas pod and build a new aluminum one that matches the width of the AC in the front and a new one in the rear and gives the appearance of one continuous structure from front to rear.
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> One of many long term plans and schemes....most of which will never happen... 8o
> :lol: :lol: :lol:
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton
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> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
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> 77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, also a 76 Eleganza being re-bodied as an Art Deco car hauler
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| Re: [GMCnet] Installing Fantastic Fan in the bathroom [message #245843 is a reply to message #221077] |
Mon, 31 March 2014 00:49 |
mickeysss
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i am doing this as well, i need the pod moved over. is the holes movable in the pod easy any ideas for this moving overness.
i bought one of dan's h20 water direct heaters and with the fan with just exhaust with the fan with the top wide open, This is as if
it were outside due to the great fan area blowing up and out at the same time it seems to be safe on this behalf. I hope so,
you have to just pull a lpg hose from the back into the shower area and the water is right there at the toilet. seems easy and safe to
me. As long as the fantastic fan is pushing air out the top the lpg gas should just to right out the top above it. mickey so ca. 77 pb.
On Sep 3, 2013, at 5:37 PM, Kerry Pinkerton wrote:
>
>
> I've been putting this off for months but it was really pretty easy. This has been documented before.
>
> Removed the old, non functional fan. The rib to the rear is 2 1/2", the one to the outside of the hole is 4 1/2". The other two sides are clear but if you go too far toward the hall, you'll get into the shower curtain track. I decided to hug the rear and outside ribs.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0081.jpg
>
>
> Now for the pucker factor...cutting a hole in the roof.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0091.jpg
>
>
> I used a power shear but I could easily have cut it with a saber saw or aviation ships.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0101.jpg
>
>
> Cut the hole to size, make sure the upper part fits, drill a hole straight down from the outside corners into the fiberglas ceiling, using a sabersaw, cut between the holes. Hook up the power, and screw things down.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0111.jpg
>
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/m_0121.jpg
>
>
> Still need to seal the screw heads.
>
> The only problem I had was the power lead fell down behind the wall and I had to fish it out. The whole thing took about 3 hours. The wife loves it. HUGE increase in light and the ventilation improvement is off the scale...especially since the old one didn't work. :lol: :lol:
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton
>
> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
>
> 77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, also a 76 Eleganza being re-bodied as an Art Deco car hauler
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| Re: Installing Fantastic Fan in the bathroom [message #280015 is a reply to message #221077] |
Tue, 16 June 2015 10:02 |
drdonaldg
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I replaced my small round fan with a new one then added a standard 14x14 vent in front of the sink. A standard vent without a fan allows for about two inches more head room, I can now stand up in the bathroom. This gives the bathroom plenty of light and opens for ventilation. The small round fan is adequate to power vent the bathroom.
1977 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Installing Fantastic Fan in the bathroom [message #280081 is a reply to message #221124] |
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When jerry Wheeler showed me his coach he said he had an exhaust fan on the vent stack...created a nice airflow in the right direction.
Pete
Johnny Bridges wrote on Wed, 04 September 2013 11:19You betcha fern it does.
--johnny
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On Wed, 9/4/13, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Installing Fantastic Fan in the bathroom
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 1:48 AM
Dan,
Does it really suck up odors when you flush with it on?
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Gregg
You will never regret this. No more light needed in bath til
it is dark outside.
Maybe your fotos will inspire others.
Thanks,
Dan
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