My Rockwood 8318SS came with a Create-a-Breeze fan installe din the bathroom. The trailer is now about 5 1/2 years old. I use the fan all the time to vent the trailer, and usually run it full-time when it's parked at home. Yesterday the fan would not come on. I removed the screen and spun the fan by hand. There was a "dead spot" of about 45 degrees in the motor where there must be a dead winding. If the fan happens to stop in that sector, it will not start up.
I called Fan-Tastic and asked them about a replacement motor. They said they would send a replacement motor for free. Also, they are sending a replacement switch that senses the opening of the vent cover, which they said should also be replaced.
When I disassembled the fan to troubleshoot, I noticed the high quality of the parts on the unit. The screws did not stip when placed back in, plastic parts weren't rippled and warped because they were too thin, etc. The unit stood out as one of the few parts on the trailer that weren't woefully underdesigned and falling apart.
It's nice to have at least some companies that stand behind their product. The warranty was only 2 years, but they said they expected their stuff to last and would send the free parts. Also, they are made in USA, another rare find these days.
The little 12V noise-makers that most manufacturers install are useless, so Fantastic Fans are the first thing that I install whenever we buy a new rig. We've never had a problem with them. Our current rig has three of these fans; one in the bathroom set for exhaust and one each in the bedroom and living area set for intake - it's a bit of overkill, but this setup gives us a lot of flexibility and lets us get by comfortably without A/C under more conditions when dry-camping.
We upgraded our fantastic fan to 3 speed and rain sensor!! When I asked if I could do it myself the man said NO WAY!!! He paused then said let your wife do it what a smart ---. lol lol I laughed and put it in myself!! (Should of let the wife do it I have my in and out wires crossed my in is out and my out is in oh well). rvtommy
I had a fantastic fan in every roof vent in my previous camper. Man, I miss them in the new one. Definately first on the upgrade list.
Fantastic Fans are so worth the money and maintenance free.
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