Got some project time on the TT this weekend, and one project that I completed was the installation of a 12v ceiling fan over the master bed.
The fan is on this page, about 3/4 of the way down. It's a four blade, 36 inch fan.
I had to remove a 12v ceiling light (that was difficult for either of us to reach anyway). This light will be replaced by individual 12v lights over each isle, which we will BOTH be able to reach. Had to run wiremold to the fan, from the two-speed switch, for both pos and neg legs of the circuit. Installed the control switch on DW's side of the bed (keeps her happy, plus I have control of the Xantrex i the same location on my side of the bed). Took the power from the back of a previously installed 12v automotive receptical, prevviously installed for charging cell phones, cameras, etc.
The fan is two-speed and reversable. On low speed, it draws 0.4 to 0.5 amps and on high speed 0.9 to 1.0 amps, in either direction, so running it all night to make sleep more comfortable really shouldn't impact my 220AH battery bank badly, and the solar should be able to recharge anything that I use the next day.
A couple of photos of the installation below. Photo #1 is the fan mounted on the ceiliing. Photo #2 shows the mounting of the two-speed switch. Not much more to show, but if anyone wants any additional details, ask away!
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I have one in my living room in the fifth wheel - does a good job... Never thought about putting it in the bedroom haha...
I really like fantastic type fan sucking cool air in from other cracked open windows out over the bedroom fan. Nice to sleep under.
I doubt if I could sit up in my bed on the fifth if I had the fan installed there...
Great project however - looking good...
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Nice install, question how niosey is the motor at low speed does it have a slight hum or is it quiet, how many amps does it draw? I sure do like it.
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As I said in my original post, "On low speed, it draws 0.4 to 0.5 amps and on high speed 0.9 to 1.0 amps, in either direction..."
Once I "balanced" the blades, and got the wobble out, it's silent on either speed. There is a slight "hum", but only when you shut the fan off, and it's slowing to a stop. (but who cares about that?) Didn't see (or hear) any electrical interference with either television or with the sterio.
Fire Instructor wrote: As I said in my original post, "On low speed, it draws 0.4 to 0.5 amps and on high speed 0.9 to 1.0 amps, in either direction..."
Once I "balanced" the blades, and got the wobble out, it's silent on either speed. There is a slight "hum", but only when you shut the fan off, and it's slowing to a stop. (but who cares about that?) Didn't see (or hear) any electrical interference with either television or with the sterio.
Same problem here, as I am to tall also. So what I did on our last 5er, was I installed a Shur-Flo Fan in Bedroom Vent. Since this Fan is totally speed adjustable, and has both Intake and Exhaust. It serves the same purpose as a regular Ceiliing Fans does. And it also uses very liitle power from the Battery Bank as well. With the Sur-Flo Fans you can even run them with the Vent Lid closed. It also adds for better Air Movement in your Heating and A/C. Also was a very easy Mod to do. Good Luck. Happy Travels. Dan & Jill
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