Portable fan advice

TerryV6

We just did our first excursion and really liked the ceiling fan.  We were on shore power so there was no worry.  This did cause me to wonder when our next trip comes up, what will our alternatives be?  We could run the ceiling fan off the camper battery of course, but I'm trying to get into more energy conservation.  Is there anyone who uses a small fan (usb?) placed on the countertop or wherever?  I thought maybe it would use less and also still move the air.  Also, we have a yeti 150 and could run it off there.. 

Nomad

The ceiling fan is an energy hog - The only time I use it is during the day is when I have good solar. Never at night off my battery. With a hookup, a different story.
There are more efficient replacements for that fan if you want to spend the money.
I haven't tried a USB fan but gave up on battery operated fans as they also chewed thru batteries faster than was convenient.

Verna

I have two 10" O2 fans, and two 5" O2 fans. O2 has many different ones, including one that does draw its current from a USB plug. Amazon has lots of them, Walmart has a few models, and sporting goods stores have more. 

JandJ92010

We have a two speed battery powered fan that we got from Wal-Mart, it uses 8 D batteries and has a 120 Volt adapter. Although we only go camping 1-3 weeks a year the batteries have lasted about 3 years so far and we are very happy with the fan and it works quite well.

jkjenn

Also, Goal Zero has a new USB fan that is getting excellent reviews and is under $15.

TerryV6

Well... I know nothing about usb fans... I bought one for about $10 at Fleet.  Their display seemed quiet.  I'd have purchased the black one, but I figured my partner would prefer red...

Ratkity

Verna said:

I have two 10" O2 fans, and two 5" O2 fans. O2 has many different ones, including one that does draw its current from a USB plug. Amazon has lots of them, Walmart has a few models, and sporting goods stores have more. 

I have two 5" O2 fans and one USB one that I have set up to blow out the Alde warm air from under the bed when connected to shore power. That was used before putting in the back shelf venting. Love the O2 fans and I got mine at Walmart.

Verna

Ratkity said:

I have two 5" O2 fans and one USB one that I have set up to blow out the Alde warm air from under the bed when connected to shore power. That was used before putting in the back shelf venting. Love the O2 fans and I got mine at Walmart.

Sunny Day loves her O2 fan

Ratkity

Sunny Day looks like she not only owns the fan, but the bed as well! Probably well-deserved for such a sweet pup!!

TerryV6

Very cute puppy....

Verna

Ratkity said:

Sunny Day looks like she not only owns the fan, but the bed as well! Probably well-deserved for such a sweet pup!!

She has her fleece IU dog blanket, but she prefers my afghan. That's OK, I found my Lagun table top slips into the pocket of her dog blanket and keeps it from being scratched or scratching something else while traveling

RZRBUG

I have a 10" 02 that operates on D-Cell only.  My personal opinion is that it uses too many batteries and doesn't put out enough air to my liking.  On the other hand, the one time I had to use it, it was a lifesaver.

USWildflowers

Speaking of the O2 fans, anyone have specifics on the 110v adapter for them? My wife has one that didn't come with an adapter, and I don't see the adapter available on Amazon.

JandJ92010

USWildflowers said:

Speaking of the O2 fans, anyone have specifics on the 110v adapter for them? My wife has one that didn't come with an adapter, and I don't see the adapter available on Amazon.

Input, 100-240 volts AC,  Output,12 volts DC @ 0.5 Amps. Switching Adaptor Model No. SUN-1200050.

larrygon

i use this one. can add mist for hot dry days! uses same battery as my drill and rechargeable.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Arctic-Cove-18-Volt-Bucket-Top-Misting-Fan-Tool-Only-First-Generation-MBF018BTN/205397250?cm_mmc=Shopping|THD|G|0|G-BASE-PLA-D26P-AirCirculation|&gclid=Cj0KEQjw4J-6BRD3h_KIoqijwvkBEiQAfcPiBShczGICiU4Y16DU69qjz8mwO5YAtW9D0bc5uuA7SLUaAjXJ8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds