magentawave
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mhiscox - I assume you have to close the vent lid if its really pouring, right?
If the rain comes straight down, no worries. The hinge across the top is continuous, so water running down the side of the truck diverts and then keeps going straight down. If you put the vent into the side of something less straight--a truck canopy, for example--maybe it wouldn't work so well, though it might be fine, too.mhiscox - I assume you have to close the vent lid if its really pouring, right?
Thats why I'm going to install mine on the back wall with a hood over it pointing down.
That would be the best way for a vertical mount. Get the 2-way fan (revesible fan in and out) so you'd push the air out when driving, otherwise you'll be sucking your own exhaust. That would also need a window open up front.
Fans are only installed on top because hot air rises. lol. Other than that, no reason. Fantastic fans have a lot of good features and good design, and good reliability. you don't want a cheap one that Wont move enough air, or breaks down in a year or two.
I can only wish that my vent fan was one of the significant aero problems with my rig, but with that whole barn-door-front/giant cabin thing going on, I doubt it matters.Won't that be an aero drag? I like the rear more, but.. I guess they are right.
Won't that be an aero drag? I like the rear more, but.. I guess they are right.
You aren't supposed to have a fantastic fan open while in transit, even installed on the roof in a conventional manner. The paperwork included with the fan even mentions this (I figure it should be common sense unless a cover is used).
And of course they don't recommend a rear mounted vent for carbon monoxide. This is the day of sue happy Americans. A little common sense goes a long way.![]()