Water proof Ceiling Vent.

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Re: Water proof Ceiling Vent.

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The only problem with using a solar vent is it's not a constant forced ventilation, the fan doesn't run at night. does it have to be forced ventilation? What about a simple Chinaman's hat vent? Maybe a muller vent http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Muller-Vent- ... 1c2efb9772 also good for running wiring in through from the roof.
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G'Day Terry,

According to the screed about the solar vents they are supposed to have a battery for night, don't know how long it would actually run for though !!!! Another thing I was thinking, (unusual) that if its sucking air then its pulling in hot air from the roof all the time.

The chinamans hat is a bit small and I would need quite a few, lots of holes in the ceiling. For a 12M bus the regs. say minimum of 420cm2 total free ventilation, minimum of 1 opening at each level.

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It’s funny isn't it, you don't need permanent vents in a house when you have a gas cooktop, you can just open the door or window, hang on, you can do that with a motorhome too!!!!!!!
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Dot wrote:Thanks Craig. So can I have a look at yours next time?? :lol: :lol:

I have the previous model but basically the same. This is what they fit to meet the gas requirements on the Winnebago's.
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Thanks heaps to everyone, been most helpful. Sounds like a few options which is great.

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Still plugging along here with the vent thing, so far the Camec 4 seasons looks pretty good. Just need to check where I ran a/c pipes and wiring conduits, bet the dam things are in the way for sure. The Camec unit has air flow even when its closed (220cm/2) fair lump of a thing though.

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Did you check out the other smaller vents? (40cm x 40cm and 28cm x 28cm)
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G'Day Craig,

Only the Camec so far, the bride liked the idea of the bigger 4 seasons one but I am going to have a good look today to see whats going top fit. Just can't remember exactly how I ran the a/c piping and all the wiring, knew I should have taken more photos prior to adding ceiling sheets.

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Just don't putb it over the bed regardless of which you choose.

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George,

Why is that? Thought it would be good to have cool air blowing over you on a hot night. The rear escape hatch is over the bed now.

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