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Fantastic fan noisey

4ncar4ncar Member Posts: 1,072
edited February 2018 in Battery/Electrical & Solar
Is it my fan, or is everybody’s fan noisey? I mean like wines like crazy to the pint I don’t want to run it at night...
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2018 320S Outback
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  • jkjennjkjenn Member Posts: 6,394
    I upgraded to the 10 speed Fantastic Fan which not only uses less power, but can be reduced to a quieter speed.

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  • Tabaz Tabaz Member Posts: 2,366
    I don't run mine for the same reason. Even on the low setting, the noise is too much. Do some research before spending money on the variable speed model. Someone posted here that the lowest speed on the variable model is the same as the 3 speed model (I.e. Same rpms = same noise level). Jenn's post seems to contradict that assumption.
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  • jkjennjkjenn Member Posts: 6,394
    Tabaz said:
    I don't run mine for the same reason. Even on the low setting, the noise is too much. Do some research before spending money on the variable speed model. Someone posted here that the lowest speed on the variable model is the same as the 3 speed model (I.e. Same rpms = same noise level). Jenn's post seems to contradict that assumption.
    I doubt that this is true. When you put it all of the way down to the lowest speed it is super slow and almost silent. It's been 2 years since I made the switch, but I could not work with it even on low and take a conference call with the standard fan but could with the 10 speed fan.

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  • db_cooperdb_cooper Member Posts: 726
    The amp draw on the 10 speed gets really low,  this mod is on my radar since we tend to boondock.
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  • LuckyjLuckyj Member Posts: 286
    I have found on a different forum that the control could be change, and this is what I am doing right now.  I found a complete 12 volts no set speed variable switch, that make it very slow, so slow that I have foumd a squil noise form the bearing or bushing.  So it goes from almost stop to regular full speed, and I will use the directional switch to turn it off.  Al in all, about 10,00$.

    but I do not remember the name of the switch.  It is mounted with a pcb board.
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  • Tabaz Tabaz Member Posts: 2,366
    I recall someone mentioning the low variable was the same speed as the low 3 speed switch, so I didn't pursue the mod at that time.  Luckyj - please post more info on that variable speed switch once your done with the mod.  That would sure save us a lot of money and time.
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    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
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  • JandJ92010JandJ92010 Member Posts: 304
     I wired in a separate on/off switch and wired in a 12 volt cooling fan from a computer, hung it with small bungee cords under the regular fan. A nice little bit of white noise and ventilation. We can use either fan, which ever one is desired.
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  • gbellgbell Member Posts: 88
    Jandj please post the how to do on here, I like the idea of the small fan without disturbing the other fan.
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  • VernaVerna Member Posts: 6,878
    The tnttt (teardrops n tiny travel trailers) for has the instructions for putting a rheostat in-line on the Fantastic Fan. No, sorry I haven’t visited there for some time so I don’t have a link.  There might be a link on the old Little Guy Forum. 
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  • Tabaz Tabaz Member Posts: 2,366

    Here is the link to TNTTT (nine pages of VERY technical discussion):

    http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=25351&sid=0905372812de5916c28020fd405dcaae&start=60

    Way over my comprehension.

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  • JohnDanielsCPAJohnDanielsCPA Member Posts: 238
    I had a ten speed installed at the factory as an option.  At the lowest setting, you hardly know it’s running.  I bought it, mainly, because the lower speeds will still move air but use less amps than the three speed.  For long-term boondocking, I try to find every miliamp I can find.
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  • 4ncar4ncar Member Posts: 1,072
    @JohnDanielsCPA was the 10 speed special order? I see nothing on their web site...
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  • Rolltide82Rolltide82 Member Posts: 89
    edited March 2018
    Mine is loud.... however I can sleep through a hurricane.....
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  • 4ncar4ncar Member Posts: 1,072
    edited March 2018
    Rolltide82 said:
    Mine is loud... however I can sleep through a hurricane.....
    Lol! I even used brush cleaner & Teflon lube...no change!
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  • jkjennjkjenn Member Posts: 6,394
    JohnDanielsCPA said:
    I had a ten speed installed at the factory as an option.  At the lowest setting, you hardly know it’s running.  I bought it, mainly, because the lower speeds will still move air but use less amps than the three speed.  For long-term boondocking, I try to find every miliamp I can find.
    It is remarkable what a difference even the lower speeds can make by just keeping the air moving. 

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  • RatkityRatkity Member Posts: 3,770
    Rolltide82 said:
    Mine is loud.... however I can sleep through a hurricane.....
    I think I did sleep through one in 2004.... :lol:
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  • JohnDanielsCPAJohnDanielsCPA Member Posts: 238
    @4ncar, yes, I specifically asked for the 10 speed fan, as I have one on my fifth wheel.  It was not listed as an option.
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  • SweetlyHomeSweetlyHome Member Posts: 336
    Rolltide82 said:
    Mine is loud.... however I can sleep through a hurricane.....
    We sleep with it on regularly.  Of course we have slept through hurricanes: Wilma, Irma etc.
    Jupiter, Florida~T@B 400, with 2018 Toyota 4Runner

       
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  • LSkrabutLSkrabut Member Posts: 136
    I was able to custom order to be install at the factory the FF 7350 version. Nice to know it has lot less power drain and low speed is very quiet. The fridge fan is the noisy item in the 400. I have yet to need the AC, I fully suspect that would be the loudest fan noise in the entire unit.

    Utah Driven

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    2015 MB GLK 250 Diesel

    2018 GMC Canyon Denali Duramax CCSB

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  • Silver320Silver320 Member Posts: 30
    I thought the FF was noisy too so had it replaced with the MaxxAir 7500K today.  Very happy with the MaxxAir as it has 10 speeds and is very quite on the lower settings.      
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  • 4ncar4ncar Member Posts: 1,072
    What I don’t understand is why FF does not disclose on their site that the “fancy” units are or are not 10 speed.  Are the special order only? 
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    2018 320S Outback
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  • LSkrabutLSkrabut Member Posts: 136
    FF direct site does show for the 7350 model there are 13 speeds, while all other versions are 3 speeds.

    http://www.fantasticvent.com/fan-tastic-vent-s-retail-12-volt-fans.html  

    OEM versions (5000 and 6000) are variable, but wall controlled only.

    I am wondering if the 10 speed units where an older version that was offered in the past?

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    2015 MB GLK 250 Diesel

    2018 GMC Canyon Denali Duramax CCSB

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