Velos Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 I am thinking of replacing my RV LR ceiling fan with this: Hover Image to Zoom 23.74 in. Indoor White DC-Motor Drop Ceiling Fan with Remote Control Would appreciate any thoughts or ideas or another product idea. I am not mechanically inclined and would have an electrician install it. Just want to make sure I not missing anything. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 This is meant for a drop ceiling that you don't have. Needs 12" above the ceiling. No go would be my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Also the item you are considering is 12VDC and your ceiling fan is likely wired 120VAC. They dont like each other. If you were to remove the existing ceiling fan and wire in the new proposed fan, it would burn out the motor as soon as you put power to the new unit. If you had an electrician do it, you would be obligated for a trip charge at least, many times a 4 hour minimum. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velos Posted June 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 THANK YOU ALL!!! Much appreciated. Will go back to the internet to look for something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Now after looking at the installation instructions, it is powered by 120VAC but the MOTOR is DC, which should make it quiet and long lasting. Should be a nice adder. I may consider it myself. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 The reference in the description as to "drop ceiling" simply means that it is designed to be installed into a 24" square opening, typical in drop ceilings, or T-bar style ceilings like in commercial offices. I see no reason why it wouldnt work as a ceiling fan replacement, esp if someone tall is using the RV or better yet the interference issues of the ceiling fan blades to the top of the slides when storing or extending the slides. I've bent a few blades by catching them with the slide. This interference might be an important thing to consider before purchasing. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWeigant Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 My 2013 American Tradition has a fan in the bedroom. The blades are about 3" from the ceiling. Almost no air blows down from it. Worthless without some way to get air to the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Just a reminder that the blades are directional and the fan has a forward and reverse option. If the fan is going the wrong way then it will seem like it is useless. In conditions where you are using the AC, then air should be getting pulled up. In conditions where heat is one, since heat rises, the fan should be pushing air down, so that all that heat doesnt sit on the ceiling. But then again, might just be its a useless fan. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 rpsinc, you got it backwards. Summer they blow down and winter they blow up... fan direction. Quote Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orca Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 This fan looks interesting. If it will clear the slide it might be the answer to the useless living room fan in my DRV! Quote 2004 Freightliner m2 106 2015 DRV lx450 Fullhouse 2019 Indian Springfield 2014 Yamaha 950 V-Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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