The PO had disassembled the vent assembly above the stove. There is the pannel 2 actuation cables and wiring for the fan. Does anyone have pics or can tell me the proper way to reinstall this on a 74 Arogsy?
The PO had pulled everything and taped down the exharust flap so there was more storage in the overhead compartment. I would like to get the exhaust fan working again.
Maybe, I should better explain the situation... 1976 Sovereign - 31 ft. Stove vent handle is located on the control panel thingie. It *was* stuck, but if I remember correctly, after playing repair gal, it now opens the exterior cover, but that is it! What should I remove to repair?
I am also having trouble with my vent cover. It will not open and I don't know how to access the cables or levers or whatever moves the vent. Help!! I need someone to explain how this system works. Thanks, Shelby
PS It is a 1974 Tradewind.
I am also having trouble with my vent cover. It will not open and I don't know how to access the cables or levers or whatever moves the vent. Help!! I need someone to explain how this system works.
There should be a lever in the cabinet over the range. The lever may need to be pulled down before being pushed to the side to go in the slot. There is a small catch that holds the lever down. Once you have the lever in the slot, lift gently. If it will not move you may need a new cable. Inland has them. It is like the cable that is used on a lawn mower throttle. Once you move the arm up more than half way the fan should come on. There is a micro switch that the arm contacts. In an Argosy there is normally a separate knob for the fan.
If you need to replace the cable start by removing the grease screen off the underside of the cabinet. It will help for access and seeing where the wire connects. It will need to be attached to the vent lid from the outside. The control panel may need to be removed from the inside to get to the inner end of the cable.
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The PO had disassembled the vent assembly above the stove. There is the pannel 2 actuation cables and wiring for the fan. Does anyone have pics or can tell me the proper way to reinstall this on a 74 Arogsy?
The PO had pulled everything and taped down the exharust flap so there was more storage in the overhead compartment. I would like to get the exhaust fan working again.
I have the exact situation in my 64 TW. Do you think the fan could be replaced w/ a 12v computer fan and run a sheet metal duct to the vent to get it operational? I say this cause I haven't been able to find anything (yet) as to what the original configuration looked like nor any after market solutions, except full range hoods but no reference to individual replacement fans.
The other question is, are these fans really effective? Any active cookin' campers out there that rely on this feature?
Ed
I have the exact situation in my 64 TW. Do you think the fan could be replaced w/ a 12v computer fan ..? ...The other question is, are these fans really effective? Any active cookin' campers out there that rely on this feature?
A 12 volt computer fan will probably not stand up to the grease load an exhaust hood fan normally sees.
I also wondered about how effective they were, and was anxious to test it on the maiden voyage of my fully functional Overlander. Although the fan is a bit noisy, I went outside and could definitely feel air from the vent, and smell what was cooking inside.
A 12 volt computer fan will probably not stand up to the grease load an exhaust hood fan normally sees.
I also wondered about how effective they were, and was anxious to test it on the maiden voyage of my fully functional Overlander. Although the fan is a bit noisy, I went outside and could definitely feel air from the vent, and smell what was cooking inside.
Tom
I thought that may be the case, I was just hopeful for an inexpense fix. And what your saying is, is that it works. Is your fan stock? Are you aware of a replacement assembly?
Thanks, Ed
The same fan from your ceiling vent is the same one used in the stove hood vent.
John
Wow, that's huge!
So are we talking about using a roof vent fan assembly without the dome and operator to restore? And then just fashion ductwork to the outside vent?
Ed
...And what your saying is that it works. Is your fan stock? Are you aware of a replacement assembly?
Yes, it worked well enough to use it. However, what caught my attention more about cooking was the amount of heat generated by cooking biscuit in the oven. Makes sense though if you think about the interior's size.
My exhaust hood, fan, and blade are all stock. I am not aware of replacement assemblies, but AYSTRM2 posted good information about the motor above this post. InlandRV & Grainger both sell the motor.
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