Caframo fans

Bryan · Guru

Caframo fans

hako · Guru

We went the other way and bought a Companion rechargeable oscillating fan - no wiring or mounting and a big fan for a wide airflow, runs for 3 hours before you need to recharge and has an inbuilt light.
I looked the the Caframo and similar type fans but they cannot easily be moved from one end of the van to the other or to the annexe area whereas with a rechargeable one you can even take it fishing with you. Quality will not be the same as Caframo due to the lower price however but we are happy with our Companion as indeed you sound to be as well with your Caframo.

Vic41 · Guru

Just digressing, Hako is this the one you have? 12V/240V recharging?

http://www.tentworld.com.au/products/coolingheating/item/companion-oscillating-fan.aspx

Also if you don't mind where did you buy yours from?

Sorry, back to your query on Caframo Fans Bryan.... hmm

-- Edited by Vic41 on Thursday 3rd of July 2014 10:28:34 PM

Sharke · Senior Member

I have the 748 mounted in the sleeping area & also a 747 mounted in the cab of my motorhome and the 747 gives better air flow I would say this is due to having no protective grill like the 748.

Cheers

Jeff

N33224 · Member

We carry two small Caframos with suction cup bases. Easy to move around if you have strategically placed 12v outlets, have used them outside as well from an outlet In a hatch. Excellent product.

Geoff

Bryan · Guru

Thanks for the feedback. I was looking at a fixed mount near the bed and hadn't considered other areas, maybe need two.

hako · Guru

Vic41 wrote:
Just digressing, Hako is this the one you have? 12V/240V recharging?

Yes Vic, paid $139.90 at Katherine when it was so hot we would pay anything to cool down. They are versatile, quiet and you can add another (wetcell) battery and double the run time or run it via 240v or a 12v cigarette plug.

Didn't realise Bryan was after a fixed unit.

Vic41 · Guru

Thanks Denis (Hako) smile

Bryan, the 807 look interesting, I like the foldback;

http://caframo.com/marine/marine_products_12voltfans.php

Looks like in WA at least The 12 Volt Shop in Welshpool stock the one your interested in and perhaps the other models;

http://www.12volt.com.au/

-- Edited by Vic41 on Friday 4th of July 2014 02:01:45 AM

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Hi Bryan, I have the 807 as do many other GN from here and find it great. I just sit mine on the bench plugged into a 12v socket. That way I can move it around. I put a slightly wider base on to do that though.

Jonathan · Senior Member

Yes .. Like you Doug ..

I also have the 807 but in a fixed position and centrally located in the van ..

It's flexibility allows air to be directed in any direction .. happy with the unit this time .. (1st one died after 7 months)

It's quiet operation and efficiency is superb ..

Evie n Rhys · Senior Member

I agree with Jonathan, I have been delighted with mine. Quite, works well and flexible. Saved my life many a time.
Tess

Bryan · Guru

Thanks once again, ours is only a small van so the central location sounds good and the 807 it is.

Dennis the non-fixed unit is a good idea as I had not given any thought to sitting outside on those hot evenings with no breeze and a host of mozzies. I'll get a fixed one for inside and one with a suction cup to fit on the side of the van under the awning.

KevKim37 · Senior Member

We acquired two of the 807's while at Greens lake Xmas 2013 they work great fitted one at head of the bed and the other diagonally opposite

behind the cafe dinette. Both can be faced over bed for either of us or faced over the Table with the bed head one facing towards rear of the van.

On slow speed they draw even less and move a fair amount of air and very quiet, great for days and nights. Good investment.

Cheers Kev

Santa · Guru

Morning Bryan,

I installed a Caframo 807 in the sleeping area of our MH about 12 months ago, it certainly does a great job and uses very little power.

The 2, 4, 6, 8 hour timer feature is handy.

Bought it from Whitworths Marine, I notice the price has risen quite steeply $200 plus postage, perhaps they are available cheaper elsewhere.

https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?item=35794&search123=caframo&intAbsolutePage=1

Vic41 · Guru

The 12V shop also stocks them and offers 10% discount to CMCA members.

ParamountCruiser · Senior Member

Santa wrote:
Morning Bryan,
I installed a Caframo 807 in the sleeping area of our MH about 12 months ago, it certainly does a great job and uses very little power.
The 2, 4, 6, 8 hour timer feature is handy.
Bought it from Whitworths Marine, I notice the price has risen quite steeply $200 plus postage, perhaps they are available cheaper elsewhere.
https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?item=35794&search123=caframo&intAbsolutePage=1

They have them on special at $139 from time to time.

Have one mounted on a wooden base with a 5 metre lead so it can be used anywhere there is a 12v point to plug into.

Santa · Guru

ParamountCruiser wrote:
Santa wrote:
Morning Bryan,
I installed a Caframo 807 in the sleeping area of our MH about 12 months ago, it certainly does a great job and uses very little power.
The 2, 4, 6, 8 hour timer feature is handy.
Bought it from Whitworths Marine, I notice the price has risen quite steeply $200 plus postage, perhaps they are available cheaper elsewhere.
https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?item=35794&search123=caframo&intAbsolutePage=1
They have them on special at $139 from time to time.
Have one mounted on a wooden base with a 5 metre lead so it can be used anywhere there is a 12v point to plug into.

Yep, that's what I paid for ours.

Bryan · Guru

I know the guys at Whitworth Mosman Park well from my sailing days. I'll hit them up for a good deal. I've only had the van for a week, I'll have a good look where to fit it and then get the 747 suction mount for under the awning.

Its a 14 foot van so I think I may get away with it in pic 1, same side as the gas heater. The bed is not far away in pic 2 (Kathy took these pics last Friday when we were taking delivery) but I think one is enough for inside.

Oops the pics were supposed to be under the text and not so big.

-- Edited by Bryan on Friday 4th of July 2014 01:02:42 PM

-- Edited by Bryan on Friday 4th of July 2014 01:04:41 PM

Vic41 · Guru

Looks good Bryan, is that an oven under the microwave???

Bryan · Guru

Vic41 wrote:
Looks good Bryan, is that an oven under the microwave???

Yeh Vic, its a little gas oven.

How do I take out the big pics and leave only the two little ones and make them clikable

-- Edited by Bryan on Friday 4th of July 2014 01:09:53 PM

Vic41 · Guru

Thanks Bryan, the fulcrum type pop top lifts will be a big help, also handy tea towel/towel racks when roof is up. smile

The Doo crew · Senior Member

Fitted 2 of the 748's under the overhead cupboard over the bed's & they worked a treat, quiet & used very little power right up till the boss left one on during our travels to "keep the cat cool" & it picked up the curtain cord & fried. Couldn't get another the same at the time so I installed two of the "Sirocco" type with the inbuilt timers, very worthwhile, quiet & the timers are a great idea. Moved the remaining 748 to the dining area. Tried many different types before settling on these just for the noise factor, im an extremely light sleeper & cant stand the noise most fans make when im trying to have a kip.