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Bravehearts


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Due to the high temperatures we are currently experiencing in SA I want to get a suitable 12 volt fan to use when free camping. I would be grateful for advice on models that really are efficient. I have looked at the oscillating type which can be fixed to either the wall or ceiling however they need to be wired into a 12 volt circuit. This presents some difficulty as I would need to connect it to a light circuit and all the light switch are at the front of the van and I wish to place the fan at the rear. This would mean I would have to switch the lights on to have the fan working, or alternativley replace a light (all LED downlight units) with a unit that has a separate switch and connect the fan to this. I would prefer a unit that could be plugged into the 12 volt cigarette type fitting if I can find one that is really efficient. I would be grateful for any advice/ help on this. 

Thanks, David.



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Hi David,

We recently installed a caframo marine fan from whitworths marine. They are currently(till end March) on special for $60 off so $139 + post. these fans are quiet, have 3 speeds, very adjustable, selectable off timer and only draw 0.4 amp on high. They can be connected using the supplied wire or connected to a ciggy outlet if you have a lead.

have a look here:www.whitworths.com.au/main_specials.asp

frank

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Plus one for the Caframo, bit expensive but excellent little fan that draws very little current.smile



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www.ebay.com.au/itm/CAFRAMO-SIROCCO-807-12-VOLT-DC-CABIN-FAN-WHITE-/271761821209

$135 posted

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Cruising Cruze wrote:

www.ebay.com.au/itm/CAFRAMO-SIROCCO-807-12-VOLT-DC-CABIN-FAN-WHITE-/271761821209

$135 posted

 Pretty good price.wink



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www.eachbuyer.com/double-leaf-two-motor-mini-usb-fan-with-the-latest-silent-technology-random-color-green--p360097.html%5BPLA%5DAustralia(EN)&gclid=CPOixqiU0cMCFUMHvAodvlAA8w

Have a look at USB fans may be an alternative



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Have 1 Siroco fan above the bed & about to fit another, I would recommend them.

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Bravehearts


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Thanks to all who have responded, I really appreciate your comments.
David

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For myself I use a computer 135mm fan still in it's powersuply housing moves a fair bit of air
Just anough for at night when going to sleep and bugger all noise

Cheers John

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We installed one of these fans for last summer.

Very effective and I just used a ( junction joiners / T connection from Jaycar or whatever) from the light wiring above the bed. So I have a swithc for the fan and a switch for the overhead light. If I can install the fan any one can.
Works a treat for us.

www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-DC-Ceiling-Fan-12-Volt-WITH-SWITCH-for-caravan-very-low-wattage-/271131684169.

Note the price.

Jay&Dee

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Another vote for the Sirocco fans - got two about a year ago while living in my old caravan and ran them off a 240v/12v adapter. Very quiet, can be aimed 360 degrees in virtually any direction and has four pre-set timer settings. I'm just now working out where to mount them in the Hino. Bit pricey but well worth it.

Joe

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Thanks for this thread. We had a cheap fan from Jaycar it was so noisy, too noisy really. Looks like the sirocco is the way to go. They have a shop in Elizabeth Street , Melbourne . we'll go for a train trip (we like train rides) and listen to them and hopefully pick one or two up. Thanks for the info. 

 

Cheers Dianne 



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We have a Sirocco fan they are great, but they do not oscillate, but they use very little power.



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