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Bath Skylight [message #267337]

Mon, 08 December 2014 16:04

Chris Tyler

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Anyone have pics of the bath roof structure on a 76 side bath Glenbrook?

Wondering if a ~ 12 x 18 domed skylight [another swap meet cheepie] would fit forward of the existing vent, which I would keep.

76 Glenbrook

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Re: [GMCnet] Bath Skylight [message #267338 is a reply to message #267337]

Mon, 08 December 2014 16:54

powerjon

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The chassis is design for 14” by 14” skylights. By trying to put something bigger you will be cutting into the coach frame. The 14 x 14 is plenty big enough and fairly inexpensive at your RV supply store. If you want to go with the Fantastic or Maxx fans then you're going to spent just under $200
http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/1403
http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/1089
The fans that we installed was about $25 at a surplus RV store, but can be had new for under $50 or less. It is not worth the effort to try and jerry rig a non standard Vent, way too much trouble.

This is how ours looks and it was an easy install.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/1977-bath/p37078-img-00112.html
Installation how to here:
http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&goto=221077&rid=2555#msg_221077

JR Wright
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75 Avion
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> On Dec 8, 2014, at 5:04 PM, Chris Tyler wrote:
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> Anyone have pics of the bath roof structure on a 76 side bath Glenbrook?
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> Wondering if a ~ 12 x 18 domed skylight [another swap meet cheepie] would fit forward of the existing vent, which I would keep.
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Re: Bath Skylight [message #267339 is a reply to message #267337]

Mon, 08 December 2014 17:13

GeorgeRud

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Just go with a Fantastic fan - you get the light as well as a great fan. Totally freshens up the look inside the bath module!

George Rudawsky
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Re: Bath Skylight [message #267344 is a reply to message #267337]

Mon, 08 December 2014 19:19

kwharland

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I'm finishing up installation of two Maxxfans and can tell there's more than enough room in my ceiling for a 12 x 18 skylight. I have a 14 x 14 hole and the roof structure is several inches away in both directions. Right now I'm kind of wishing I just went for replacing the original fan with a skylight, can't see the need for that much air circulation in such a tiny space.

1978 Eleganza II

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Re: Bath Skylight [message #267346 is a reply to message #267337]

Mon, 08 December 2014 20:38

mild bill

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Mine is a 77 Kingsley, no interior references left in it however I could provide you with pics and measurements where the frame members are. I'm guessing the structure would be the same. Plan to get back to it tomorrow.

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Re: Bath Skylight [message #267347 is a reply to message #267337]

Mon, 08 December 2014 21:57

Chris Tyler

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Thanks. Didn't know a conventional vent would fit. Fantastic fan seems like overkill.
I have one in the rear, works great.

Id appreciate pics of the framing when you get a chance.

One factor for the domed light is I am almost 6'8" and it might help me stand upright in there.It might help the aim Razz

76 Glenbrook

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Re: Bath Skylight [message #267348 is a reply to message #267337]

Mon, 08 December 2014 23:36

mild bill

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I don't know the differences in models so not sure if conventional vent will fit however my bathroom is moving forward (it was rear table/bed and wet bath) as I am installing a house sized queen so 5' from the back for the bathroom wall and I installed a conventional 14" X 14" vent.

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Re: Bath Skylight [message #267367 is a reply to message #267337]

Tue, 09 December 2014 15:55

mild bill

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I measured from the rearmost crossbeam that the plastic interior moulded shell screws into so you can measure from where the roof sheeting starts.
39 1/2" to front of next beam. 73 1/2" to rear of next beam.
From side of coach lateral beams from aluminum extrusion roof sheeting slides into.
9 3/3" to outside and 30 1/4" to inside of next.
So your window of opportunity is 34" X 19 3/4"
Will have to reduce file size of pic to send. Later

Hope this helps!

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Re: Bath Skylight [message #267371 is a reply to message #267337]

Tue, 09 December 2014 16:49

mild bill

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Just crossed my mind that you could also verify stringer location with a cheap studfinder.

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Re: [GMCnet] Bath Skylight [message #267375 is a reply to message #267371]

Tue, 09 December 2014 17:43

USAussie

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I thought stud finders used magnets to find nails in wooden studs, the body structure of the GMC is aluminum.

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Just crossed my mind that you could also verify stringer location with a cheap studfinder.

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Re: [GMCnet] Bath Skylight [message #267376 is a reply to message #267375]

Tue, 09 December 2014 18:39

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http://home.howstuffworks.com/question271.htm

On Dec 9, 2014 5:43 PM, "Robert Mueller" wrote:
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> I thought stud finders used magnets to find nails in wooden studs, the
body structure of the GMC is aluminum.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Dolinsky
>
> Just crossed my mind that you could also verify stringer location with a
cheap studfinder.
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Re: [GMCnet] Bath Skylight [message #267378 is a reply to message #267376]

Tue, 09 December 2014 18:49

Ken Henderson

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Mine's ultrasonic. I'm not sure it has sufficient discrimination to detect
an aluminum rib, but it's been doing a great job finding wooden 2x4 studs
for at least 20 years.

Ken H.

On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 7:39 PM, Billy Massey wrote:

> http://home.howstuffworks.com/question271.htm
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> On Dec 9, 2014 5:43 PM, "Robert Mueller" wrote:
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>> I thought stud finders used magnets to find nails in wooden studs, the
> body structure of the GMC is aluminum.
>>
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Re: Bath Skylight [message #267386 is a reply to message #267337]

Tue, 09 December 2014 20:14

mild bill

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Well just for giggles I tried my $15 one on top of silver faced insulation and moved over to a rib and it located the rib, I had to move it slow.
Then tried it on the front plastic cap and it located the rib.
Remember an old one I had years ago had a dial for sensitivity. See Many new ones have all sorts of features like non ferrous mode etc. From what I see the cheapest ones like mine are just a little more sensitive to things like aluminum ribs.

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Re: [GMCnet] Bath Skylight [message #267394 is a reply to message #267386]

Wed, 10 December 2014 06:23

USAussie

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Billy, Ken & Bill,

As Stan of South Park would say; "I learned something today." ;-)

Thanks,
Rob M.

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Re: Bath Skylight [message #267468 is a reply to message #267337]

Fri, 12 December 2014 13:36

mild bill

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Heres a pic for you!

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/500/medium/20141209_143603_resized.jpg

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