Sirocco 2 Fan install

[ScottyGS]

5 hours ago, Jason Foster said:

They replaced the sliding window in the back with a solid window that swings up as an emergency exit.  No screen or prop to hold it open. 

That is a shame.  Our preferred method of keeping cool is to use the maxxfan set on out and open the windows.  We always kept the rear window closed and never thought about it.  But since installing the fan.... I am a big FAN of using the rear window to pull in fresh air... especially since it opens on my side.  Of course the more windows open the lower the airflow through any one of them...   Let the window negotiations begin!  

[jd1923]

2 hours ago, ScottyGS said:

especially since it opens on my side.

And I'm really happy it's on my wife's side! Like Scotty, we've never opened the rear window but should now with the fan installed right at the opening. Better airflow is when windows are just cracked open where you want the airflow.

[jd1923]

On 5/19/2025 at 11:03 PM, jd1923 said:

BTW, do not purchase the tape I linked above which is 3/4" and a mil thinner (another Amazon return!), pay more and get this product instead. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007Y7GIKI/

Turns out I was wrong about the 3/4" version being thinner than the other. I remembered the 1" version being thicker, turns out now that I have both new rolls, they are the same as you can see in the picture. I was going to return the 3/4" but given the lower cost, flexibility of having both and how often I use this stuff, I will keep both rolls!

So the 3/4" is a better cost per square inch. Sometimes having the 3/4" width would work better and sometimes have the extra width would be preferred. For this fan either would work. The only thing that is important in my mind is the the outward facing edge is completely covered by tape, razor cut in the same oval shape, otherwise you would see a dark gap where the tape doesn't come the the edge. Just cosmetic, yet important.

[mossemi]

On 5/18/2025 at 12:33 PM, jd1923 said:

Mossey's mount is very good looking but then you'd always need to store it somewhere.

It stores quite nicely on a bed with a blanket on the fan housing when underway.  The real benefit for us is its mobility and ventilation support.

Mossey