Roof fan upgrade

Ken, please keep us posted on this project should you do an intall.

Kent

 

Ken, Yeah, keep us updated. I wonder if C-I has looked into this.
Do you know if the fan cover will cycle back open after the rain passes? Steve

 

Steve,

We did look into it. Honestly just didn't think it was something that would be important to our customers. But, we have been wrong before about such things. This could be a good way to get some input on offering this feature. If Ken is going to give it a whirl we will want to pay close attention to his feedback and everyone here's interest in it.


Cary

 

Cary,
I don't think I would buy that feature up front, but I might add it latter.
Steve

 

Would a foggy coastal night cause it to close up when you want ventilation?? To me, its one more thing to maintain and fuss with, when I really just want to go camping! Reaching up and closing a hatch is no big deal in my book. i love that the teardrop is sooooo simple! Yet works so well!!

 

FYI, there is another upgrade kit that will be available by mid to late summer. This kit will change your fan from a 3 speed to a variable speed. This means infinite adjustment so you can have a very light breeze or adjust to your noise tolerance. I will likely buy that kit.....

Kent

 

Ken, I did talk with Bob at the factory. He appears to be the leader on this project. It will be an upgrade kit for just the one function, fan speed. He has the prototype on his desk, however, it is not to a spec they are yet willing to put into production. He was leading me to an upgrade kit 6000 RBTA until I explained it was a teardrop, not an RV. Guess we have to be patient, but it is on it's way!

Kent
PS, his description was we could make the fan barely turn, turn full speed, or anywhere in between.

 

We would pay $100 for this option... but then we are suckers for pretty much anything to do with our Camp-Inn.

 

Ken, I inquired only about fan speed. I had already rejected the upgrade kit that has the rain sensor. I am confident I understood correctly that by mid summer there will be an upgrade to replace my 3 speed fan and make it variable. That was the discussion.

Kent

 

Kent,

I like talking to Bob over at Fantastic, what a cool guy eh? The whole bunch over there is a great bunch actually, partly why we like doing business with them as much as we do. I remember way back maybe a year ago Bob mentioning something about they were starting a variable speed project (other than the wall mount thing they have now) then never heard about it again. I hope they do, I think that would make alot of sense.

Cary

 

I agree Cary, about the folks at Fantastic and this project making a lot of sense. I recall our discussion about the powered down version of their fan for use in your Camp-Inn trailers. Something then available to the entire teardrop community. That is a real example of your working relationship with your suppliers and how we all benefit from your efforts. For me, even with the powered down version, I want to slow the fan below the lowest of the three speeds. This should do the trick. I just hope they make it really happen.

Kent

 

Indeed Ken. There's a reason we purchased Camp-Inn. There are several reasons why there is value in that relationship. Glad you got the full story.

Kent

 

All,
I agree about working with Cary. I saved all my emails to him about our 550, before and after we signed a contract. I sure felt like I was being a bother. He assured me I was no bother. He made it comfortable to work with him. We had the handi-bar added to our 550. They did not have the exact process nailed down, but he said they would get it right. I find those bars to be very useful. They did get it right. Steve