double pane insulated vent cover

[Marcela]

Hello all, new Bigfoot 10.4 has the single pane fantastic vent covers in smoke.

Since the camper is so well insulated thought the 3 vents should match. Inside clearance is minimal so anything hangin down from the ceiling is a no go, a fabric cover might be doable. There is not enough recess within the fan on the inside to hold a piece of foam or styrene insulation.

So are the double pane covers worth the cash? Looks like $50 ea x 3 for me if I go this route.

[burningman]

Will you guys quit telling me about things I didn’t know I needed??

[AnEv942]

It really depends on part supplied - some come with hinge and bar for crank arms, some do not. The one linked earlier from camping world lists pre-assembled. These are for Fantastic vents only.

[GoinThisAway]

GULFMAN wrote:
Marcela,

The Dometic Fan-Tastic Vent double vent cover does it come per drilled for the lower rear hinge and the slider bar for raising?

Thanks

Yes, the cover came with the metal piano hinge attached and the half that attaches to the frame had four predrilled screwholes so you simply remove the sealant (just the part over the piano hinge), remove the old lid, attach the new lid, and reseal. The slider bar didn't come with the new lid but the old slider bar easily detaches from the old lid and attaches to the new lid.

[Marcela]

GULFMAN wrote:
Marcela,

The Dometic Fan-Tastic Vent double vent cover does it come per drilled for the lower rear hinge and the slider bar for raising?

Thanks

Don't know haven't ordered one yet but I would imagine so. Maybe somebody else can answer that for you.

[GULFMAN]

Marcela,

The Dometic Fan-Tastic Vent double vent cover does it come per drilled for the lower rear hinge and the slider bar for raising?

Thanks

[Marcela]

GULFMAN wrote:


I found no insulation behind the outdoor shower that area would freeze for sure.f

. I hope they do better on the newer ones.

[GULFMAN]

Marcela,

Double pain in the door would be nice. I have clear in the bottom pane and frosted in the top.

I found no insulation behind the outdoor shower that area would freeze for sure.
I am going to try one of those double vent covers on the roof vent in the bath area first.

[Marcela]

GULFMAN wrote:
Marcela,

Do you have double pain in the back door glass?
I don't on my 2005 9-6 use reflex in the lower glass with the snap on cover

That is a good question for insulation purposes.

I don't have the lower see thru window, the upper window is double pane.

[GULFMAN]

Marcela,

Do you have double pain in the back door glass?
I don't on my 2005 9-6 use reflex in the lower glass with the snap on cover

[Marcela]

bb_94401 wrote:
Best use of the double acrylic vent cover is during the spring and fall. Condensation doesn't form on the inside of the cover and it won't drip on you in bed, like the single layer version.

Hadn't thought of that. Worth the money right there.

[bb_94401]

I purchased two of the smoke double domes for my Fantastic fan vents on my TC from a local RV store after getting the part numbers by calling Fantastic Fan, as the RV dealer didn't know they were available. They come in clear as well as other tints. Worth a call to Fantastic Fan. They were ~$25 each in 2006 if my memory is correct.

Best use of the double acrylic vent dome is during the early spring and late fall. Condensation doesn't form on the inside of the cover and it won't drip on you in bed, unlike the single layer version.

For winter camping condensation is greatly reduced, just depends on the outside temperature and amount of moisture in the TC. We also put a piece of closed cell foam or reflectix to further insulate the opening overnight.

Used both a smaller piece to insert under the knob and a larger piece to cover the flange (since it is an uninsulated gap up to the roof). Held in place using 2" wide 14 day removable masking tape (acts as a vapor barrier). New tape each night.







To make your reflectix pieces last longer, fold a piece of 2" wide clear polyester tape (mylar) over the edges.

[Marcela]

GoinThisAway wrote:
My 10.4 has two Fantastic Fan vents. The way the vents are made there's no recess for installing a foam pillow. So I finally replaced the single pane covers with dual pane covers from RV Upgrades last year. It was an easy install and I figure it has to help retain heat in the winter (heat rises after all), cut down on condensation, and cut down on heating by the sun in the summer.

That is what I was wondering, so I guess you are happy with the install and worth the cash.

If the fan assy was below the top a person could just install a flat piece of clear plastic in the lid but that is not going to work.

Another way would be to replace the inside corner screws with snaps and install a cover with those attachments. And one knob does extend down slightly below the ceiling line.

[stickdog]

Make your own all you need is some fabric and velcro.

[GoinThisAway]

My 10.4 has two Fantastic Fan vents. The way the vents are made there's no recess for installing a foam pillow. So I finally replaced the single pane covers with dual pane covers from RV Upgrades last year. It was an easy install and I figure it has to help retain heat in the winter (heat rises after all), cut down on condensation, and cut down on heating by the sun in the summer.