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What is the "best" location for a vent fan (Fantastic Vent/MaxxAir Fan)? I'm sure that there has been a lot of discussion on this topic in the various build threads, but I thought that I would ask the question in order to get as many opinions as possible. Also, I'm sure that the ideal location depends on what you want the fan to do.
My plan is to build a camper conversion in my 159 WB hightop van. My main goal for the fan is to help keep temperatures inside the van down, especially when sleeping. I had originally planned to install a vent fan centered over the bed in the back of the van, thinking that I could use it as an exhaust fan, or use it in the reverse direction as a ceiling fan. Then I read somewhere that the fan doesn't work very well in ceiling fan mode unless you flip the blades over (something that I wouldn't plan to do on a regular basis). So now I'm wondering if it would be better to install the fan in a more central location so that it vents both the front and rear of the van, and can help vent the kitchen, which would be installed close to the sliding door. I would probably buy a separate Fantastic Fan to provide air circulation in the sleeping area.
Anyway, curious to hear others' thoughts, particularly those that have experience with a specific installation location.
My plan is to build a camper conversion in my 159 WB hightop van. My main goal for the fan is to help keep temperatures inside the van down, especially when sleeping. I had originally planned to install a vent fan centered over the bed in the back of the van, thinking that I could use it as an exhaust fan, or use it in the reverse direction as a ceiling fan. Then I read somewhere that the fan doesn't work very well in ceiling fan mode unless you flip the blades over (something that I wouldn't plan to do on a regular basis). So now I'm wondering if it would be better to install the fan in a more central location so that it vents both the front and rear of the van, and can help vent the kitchen, which would be installed close to the sliding door. I would probably buy a separate Fantastic Fan to provide air circulation in the sleeping area.
Anyway, curious to hear others' thoughts, particularly those that have experience with a specific installation location.