Vent Fan - Yes/No? Off-road cargo conversion

[briand29]

I'm about to order a new 6x12 Cargo trailer for a conversion project and wanted to get some thoughts about vent fans.
The trailer will have a mini split for heat/ac and I can't decide if a fantastic fan style roof fan is necessary. The build will have two 18x44 slider windows on the left/right side of the trailer.
My concern about adding a fan is that it will be an uninsulated area, a potential leak area and take up space where an additional solar panel could be installed.

Just wondered if anyone had a strong opinion & reason for or against a fan.

Thanks

 

[sargeek]

I would install the vent: always nice to get the stale air out of a living space when necessary. Its a also way more efficient than running a A/C unit.

 

[kzam]

I installed a Fantastic vent and I'm amazed how much air that thing moves. I'm glad I bought it.

 

[SWITAWI]

If nothing else the Fantastic Vent will still pull air when there isn't sufficient wind/breeze outside to provide adequate airflow just by having the windows open. I'd get one with the thermostat control.

As for how much air they move the only thing I know for sure is their claim of 920cfm on high speed - http://www.fantasticvent.com/fan-tastic-vent-s-oem-product-lines.html

 

[azscotts]

I installed a fantastic vent as well. That sucker moves some air, even on medium. Just my .02

 

[DanCooper]

I installed a fantastic vent as well. That sucker moves some air, even on medium. Just my .02

I emphatically agree. I just installed mine today and I was amazed at how much air that thing moves.

 

[Silverhorse]

Have two fantastic fans in our TT .. cant imagine how hot it would get in there without the fans to pull out hot air and pull in cool air when its nice outside...

 

[ottsville]

Throw a couple of people in that small of a space for a night and it's amazing how much humidity ends up in the air. Put the vent in. In our camper we use ours a lot. If you are worried about leaks, install the cover and it will keep rain off that area.

 

[java]

I used two Maxxfans, I would do it. They really help getting the hot stuffy air out if its been closed up all day.

 

[Titanpat57]

I would put in two also....I have a fantastic fan but have had nothing but problems

 

[briand29]

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I went ahead and ordered the trailer with a cutout for the fan. Now I just need to decide between the fantastic and maxx fans.

 

[SWITAWI]

There's LOTS of stuff online from users of both.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Max...rome..69i57.6783j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8