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Fri, 02 September 2016 20:15

jimtze

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Some time back, I recall a discussion on this board about Fantastic fans no longer being covered by their warranty. I purchased my coach in 2010 and the fantastic was installed by the previous owner. My guess is that it is about 15 years old. It has the power lift and rain sensor. The power lift stopped working although the motor seemed to be turning. The manual lift would also not work. I phoned the support line to inquire what parts I should order. The woman, after asking what the symptoms were, said that she would send me a new motor assembly and lift arm. I was expecting her to ask for a cc number but that did not happen. The parts arrived yesterday. No cost to me. Exceptional service.

Jim Bratvold Victoria, BC 76 Eleganza ll

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Re: [GMCnet] Fantastic warranty [message #306405 is a reply to message #306403]

Fri, 02 September 2016 20:21

jimk

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They have been receiving lot of complaints from shop and customers.I have
ripped into them at shows, so they know me well.
Max fan is a better unit and they are realizing that they need to step up.

On Fri, Sep 2, 2016 at 6:15 PM, Jim Bratvold wrote:

> Some time back, I recall a discussion on this board about Fantastic fans
> no longer being covered by their warranty. I purchased my coach in 2010 and
> the fantastic was installed by the previous owner. My guess is that it is
> about 15 years old. It has the power lift and rain sensor. The power lift
> stopped working although the motor seemed to be turning. The manual lift
> would also not work. I phoned the support line to inquire what parts I
> should
> order. The woman, after asking what the symptoms were, said that she would
> send me a new motor assembly and lift arm. I was expecting her to ask for a
> cc number but that did not happen. The parts arrived yesterday. No cost to
> me. Exceptional service.
> --
> Jim Bratvold
> Victoria, BC
> 76 Eleganza ll
>
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Re: Fantastic warranty [message #306410 is a reply to message #306403]

Fri, 02 September 2016 21:18

Jp Benson

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Thanks Jim. They recently sent me two new covers for shipping cost. The only questions they asked were what color and where to ship.

JP

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Re: [GMCnet] Fantastic warranty [message #306413 is a reply to message #306403]

Fri, 02 September 2016 22:16

bdub

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My problem exactly last summer. They told me that it was out of warranty but they would sell me the parts to fix it. Ha! I don't
think so! Cost was over $100.

I'll never deal with those pricks again.
bdub

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From: Gmclist On Behalf Of Jim Bratvold
Sent: Friday, September 2, 2016 8:15 PM

Some time back, I recall a discussion on this board about Fantastic fans no longer being covered by their warranty. I purchased my
coach in 2010 and
the fantastic was installed by the previous owner. My guess is that it is about 15 years old. It has the power lift and rain sensor.
The power lift
stopped working although the motor seemed to be turning. The manual lift would also not work.

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Re: [GMCnet] Fantastic warranty [message #306419 is a reply to message #306413]

Sat, 03 September 2016 01:06

USAussie

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Bdub,

The Maxx fan is a superior product in my opinion.

Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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My problem exactly last summer. They told me that it was out of warranty but they would sell me the parts to fix it. Ha! I don't
think so! Cost was over $100.

I'll never deal with those pricks again.
bdub

-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist On Behalf Of Jim Bratvold
Sent: Friday, September 2, 2016 8:15 PM

Some time back, I recall a discussion on this board about Fantastic fans no longer being covered by their warranty. I purchased my
coach in 2010 and
the fantastic was installed by the previous owner. My guess is that it is about 15 years old. It has the power lift and rain sensor.
The power lift
stopped working although the motor seemed to be turning. The manual lift would also not work.

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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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Re: [GMCnet] Fantastic warranty [message #306429 is a reply to message #306413]

Sat, 03 September 2016 07:22

Jim Galbavy

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I haven't had any warranty problems with Fantastic Vent. Over the years they replaced
two complete vents (with rain sensors), and recently two caps when one broke. They said
it had a lifetime replacement and since they were the same age, if one broke the other would
follow because of UV rays make them brittle with age. All this for only the cost of shipping.
I have no issues.

jim galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Lake Mary, Fl

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Re: [GMCnet] Fantastic warranty [message #306437 is a reply to message #306429]

Sat, 03 September 2016 10:09

bdub

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Leave it to me to draw the wrong person on the phone.

I replaced it with a premium Fantastic Fan with all the bells and whistles
that I'd bought from Scott Nehoda some years back. Remote control and
all. THAT is the worst POS I've ever experienced. Every time I really
need it to work quickly the remote has to be reset. To do that ya have to
take the batteries out of it. To do that ya have to find a very small
screw driver to get the 4 tiny screws out that hold the back on. Reinstall
batteries after 60 seconds. Then take the fuse out of the fan for a
minute. By that time I'm wiping sweat out of my eyes and wondering how I'm
gonna turn the fan on after I throw the $%&* remote as far as I can. There
is no way to run the fan motor without the remote!
--- Absolutely the worst piece a crap I ever dealt with! ---

bdub
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On Sat, Sep 3, 2016 at 7:22 AM, Jim Galbavy wrote:

> I haven't had any warranty problems with Fantastic Vent. Over the years
> they replaced
> two complete vents (with rain sensors), and recently two caps when one
> broke. They said
> it had a lifetime replacement and since they were the same age, if one
> broke the other would
> follow because of UV rays make them brittle with age. All this for only
> the cost of shipping.
> I have no issues.
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Fantastic warranty [message #306441 is a reply to message #306437]

Sat, 03 September 2016 10:53

emerystora

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You can move a few wires on the fan to bypass the remote control and turn it into a manual operating one which will still have the thermostatic control and the rain sensor.

My two have worked fine for many years and over the years I’ve gotten a lot of free parts from them and they even paid the shipping.

Emery Stora
> On Sep 3, 2016, at 9:09 AM, Billy Massey wrote:
>
> Leave it to me to draw the wrong person on the phone.
>
> I replaced it with a premium Fantastic Fan with all the bells and whistles
> that I'd bought from Scott Nehoda some years back. Remote control and
> all. THAT is the worst POS I've ever experienced. Every time I really
> need it to work quickly the remote has to be reset. To do that ya have to
> take the batteries out of it. To do that ya have to find a very small
> screw driver to get the 4 tiny screws out that hold the back on. Reinstall
> batteries after 60 seconds. Then take the fuse out of the fan for a
> minute. By that time I'm wiping sweat out of my eyes and wondering how I'm
> gonna turn the fan on after I throw the $%&* remote as far as I can. There
> is no way to run the fan motor without the remote!
> --- Absolutely the worst piece a crap I ever dealt with! ---
>
> bdub
> 76 Palm Beach in Central Texas
> www.bdub.net/GMCLinks.html
> https://www.facebook.com/groups/classicgmcmotorhomes/
> https://www.facebook.com/groups/gmcmm/
>
>
> On Sat, Sep 3, 2016 at 7:22 AM, Jim Galbavy wrote:
>
>> I haven't had any warranty problems with Fantastic Vent. Over the years
>> they replaced
>> two complete vents (with rain sensors), and recently two caps when one
>> broke. They said
>> it had a lifetime replacement and since they were the same age, if one
>> broke the other would
>> follow because of UV rays make them brittle with age. All this for only
>> the cost of shipping.
>> I have no issues.
>>
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Re: [GMCnet] Fantastic warranty [message #306442 is a reply to message #306441]

Sat, 03 September 2016 11:08

bdub

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Hi Emery

So you've had the same trouble?

That is what I will do. Just aggravating to have to go back into it and
disable features after paying for the top of the line unit and their "once"
stellar warranty. Or maybe I'll give them a second chance and see if they
will do anything to help me this time. I've already tossed the one with
the bad motor and discolored fan.

My advice is to stay away from Fantastic Fan as they are not what they once
were.

bdub

On Sat, Sep 3, 2016 at 10:53 AM, Emery Stora wrote:

> You can move a few wires on the fan to bypass the remote control and turn
> it into a manual operating one which will still have the thermostatic
> control and the rain sensor.
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Fantastic warranty [message #306446 is a reply to message #306442]

Sat, 03 September 2016 11:46

Dan Borlase

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Well...I need two new fans. I had planed to buy them when we go to the Coos Bay rally, now I know what brand to avoid!

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