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03-23-2008, 11:19

In a message dated 3/23/2008 7:26:14 P.M. Central Standard Time, dbcooper100@... writes:

Would it be practical to remove this air
conditioner and install a Fantastic Fan.

If you live in Canada- yes, if you live in the south, no.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Montana--summer- 2 airs required

if I was home in texas in summer- 3 required

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03-23-2008, 14:25

I have a 1984 FC35SB it has 3 roof air conditioners, the center one is
inoperative, my question is: Would it be practical to remove this air
conditioner and install a Fantastic Fan.

03-23-2008, 14:51

We have just 2 roof A/Cs in out FC31, and find them adaquite. Yes,
you could certianly replace the center A/C with a Fantastic Fan. But
the cost of the Fantastic fan is about 25% of a new A/C. Our FC31
has 2 Fantastic Fans, one near the front A/C, and one over the
kitchen. Sometimes we use them instead of the A/Cs when pratical.
It would help if you specufied where you are living..In very hot areas
you would need all 3 A/Cs.. The now make a 15,000btu unit that will
replace a 13,500 unit and use the same amount of energy. (so they say)
BTW/you aren't THE D.B.Cooper living incognito, are you???
(sorry, I couldnt resist)...
Jack Smith
1973FC31
SoCal

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Dale B. Cooper"
wrote:
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> I have a 1984 FC35SB it has 3 roof air conditioners, the center one is
> inoperative, my

03-23-2008, 16:07

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Jim Riordan

Jack & Donna Smith wrote:

We have just 2 roof A/Cs in out FC31, and find them adaquite. Yes,
you could certianly replace the center A/C with a Fantastic Fan. But
the cost of the Fantastic fan is about 25% of a new A/C. Our FC31
has 2 Fantastic Fans, one near the front A/C, and one over the
kitchen. Sometimes we use them instead of the A/Cs when
pratical.
It would help if you specufied where you are living..In very hot areas
you would need all 3 A/Cs.. The now make a 15,000btu unit that will
replace a 13,500 unit and use the same amount of energy. (so they say)
BTW/you aren't THE D.B.Cooper living incognito, are you???
(sorry, I couldnt resist)...
Jack Smith
1973FC31
SoCal

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "Dale B. Cooper"
...> wrote:
>
> I have a 1984 FC35SB it has 3 roof air conditioners, the center one is
> inoperative, my

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03-23-2008, 16:20

The center roof air on my 83 FC is a 15,000 btu unit. If you replace it with a fantastic vent you will probably leave an impression of the interior shroud on the ceiling and you may have to replace the plastic strips if they are cut to allow the shroud to fit.

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03-24-2008, 06:14

The standard opening is 14" square, so if the AC uses that size opening, you should be able to install a Fantastic Fan. However, the Fantastic Fan will require 12vdc power, and you may only have 120vac where the AC is located. (That will require some hassle to pull a 12 vdc line through the ceiling and wall.)

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

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On Mar 23, 2008, at 6:25 PM, Dale B. Cooper wrote:

I have a 1984 FC35SB it has 3 roof air conditioners, the center one isÂ
inoperative, my question is: Would it be practical to remove this airÂ
conditioner and install a Fantastic Fan.

03-24-2008, 06:32

Nothing is ever simple is it? I vote for replacing the air
conditioner with another. Not all that much difference in cost when
you get down to it especially if you have to match the ceiling (and
you certainly will) I would guess it would be at least 50% of the
cost of the air conditioner. Nothing wrong with the fantastic fans.
I replaced the old fans in my FC with them and they are really nice
but you can never have too much air in an RV in my opinion. I
replaced one of the air conditioners in the "Big Napper" and that is
pretty easy. Pretty much like replacing a window unit in a house
(once you have the thing up on the roof of the Bus) I had a fellow
lift it up with a tractor and front end loader. I had the old one
loose and we set the new one up still in the box and took the old one
out and off at the same time. The new ones are lighter then the old
ones. Just like everything else seems stuff is cheapened up. Makes
it easy to move a new one around however.

John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC
>
> The standard opening is 14" square, so if the AC uses that size
> opening, you should be able to install a Fantastic Fan. However,
the
> Fantastic Fan will require 12vdc power, and you may only have
120vac
> where the AC is located. (That will require some hassle to pull a
12
> vdc line through the ceiling and wall.)
>
> Pete Masterson
> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> El Sobrante CA
> aeonix1@...
>
>
>
> On Mar 23, 2008, at 6:25 PM, Dale B. Cooper wrote:
>
> > I have a 1984 FC35SB it has 3 roof air conditioners, the center
one is
> > inoperative, my question is: Would it be practical to remove this
air
> > conditioner and install a Fantastic Fan.
> >
> >
>