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Acheron2010 · 07-14-2019, 11:28 AM

2019 FC 26, the handle for the push-up, pull-down bathroom exhaust fan broke in half. Is this a replacement part, or a whole new unit? Warranty item?

CRH · 07-14-2019, 12:20 PM

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories...VA0207-05.html

pcskier · 07-14-2019, 12:30 PM

That's the correct piece. Maybe your dealer will give you one if you ask, though technically not a warranty item (just a poorly executed product.)

Order two while you're at it to have a spare. Easy quick fix with two screws. I am careful and tell others to pull down on both sides of the handle, do not pull down from the middle (like's it's designed to do but it's a piece of junk).

SteveSueMac · 07-14-2019, 01:23 PM

I’ve replaced one. Terrible design. Best advice is to use 2 hands to pull it down - one on each end of the plastic bar. Good luck!

Acheron2010 · 07-14-2019, 01:48 PM

Quick and easy - you guys are the best. Ordered two - thanks again,

jeffmc306 · 07-14-2019, 06:08 PM

Our shower vent’s handle cracked but was still intact. You can’t pull it down far enough to reach the screws so it will be a warranty repair next trip to the dealer.

That said, we’ve got a trip to Colorado in August so I did a quick repair so it’s usable. I found a strip of stainless steel at the local Ace Hardware and cut it to length.

I did superglue the crack then attached the metal strip to the handle with 10# double sided Gorilla tape. Unfortunately it cracked again and the spring in the steel started to pull away on the ends. Pop rivets to the rescue! It’s not pretty but is stronger than the plastic handle that it came with!

JCWDCW · 07-15-2019, 09:10 AM

I broke one on my '89 in Texas and made up one out of oak that worked very nicely
Just broke the one on my '96...will be making up a new one also in oak. Just shaped a piece to fit the straps and screwed into the ends of the handle using same holes as the plastic mount.

JCW

JCWDCW · 07-15-2019, 09:13 AM

While on this topic
Does anyone know of a quieter fan that will fit this application. Both my fans are screaming banshees...hate using it!
JCW

pteck · 07-15-2019, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JCWDCW

While on this topic
Does anyone know of a quieter fan that will fit this application. Both my fans are screaming banshees...hate using it!
JCW

When I looked for an upgrade option, I couldn't find anything available in the market.

I like to run my bathroom fan 24/7 to always ensure a fresh bathroom, but also to keep some circulation in the trailer to avoid condensation build-up at night. It's ridiculously loud to try to do that stock. And draws more amps than necessary.

Here's a homebrew solution. Why it didn't come stock like this, or as an option, I can't figure out. Would be less than a $2 OEM part. It works beautifully!

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f455...od-191363.html

mbubbaca · 07-15-2019, 09:49 AM

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My solution. Been up for 2 years so far.

BoatNutG2 · 07-15-2019, 09:55 AM

Mine were screaming also. When investigating I found that the expanded foam rubber seal had slipped down and was hitting the blades. When I removed the foam the sound became tolerable. But I have not come Up with a good solution to replace the foam rubber seal.

jimfa440 · 07-15-2019, 10:11 AM

Mine broke too. I repaired it like mbubbaca did. Mine has been functioning fine now for 4 years.

pteck · 07-15-2019, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffmc306

Our shower vent’s handle cracked but was still intact. You can’t pull it down far enough to reach the screws so it will be a warranty repair next trip to the dealer.

You can remove the interior beauty ring/shroud via the 3 exposed screws on the perimeter. This will give you access to the two handle screws.

turk123 · 07-15-2019, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pteck

When I looked for an upgrade option, I couldn't find anything available in the market.

I like to run my bathroom fan 24/7 to always ensure a fresh bathroom, but also to keep some circulation in the trailer to avoid condensation build-up at night. It's ridiculously loud to try to do that stock. And draws more amps than necessary.

Here's a homebrew solution. Why it didn't come stock like this, or as an option, I can't figure out. Would be less than a $2 OEM part. It works beautifully!

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f455...od-191363.html

Hey, that's what I want to do! How is the speed controller wired into the fan? Can you draw a schematic?

My handle broke and I bought one when I was at airstream the other day. Didn't think to have Airstream service fix it. Oh well, the handle looks easy enough.

turk123 · 07-15-2019, 01:35 PM

Second thought, it looks pretty simple. From the on-off switch to the speed controller and back to 12v.

AtomicNo13 · 07-15-2019, 03:41 PM

I use silicone spray to keep ours moving smoothly. The difference is very obvious.

jeffmc306 · 07-15-2019, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pteck

You can remove the interior beauty ring/shroud via the 3 exposed screws on the perimeter. This will give you access to the two handle screws.

Pteck, thanks for the tip but I think your fan is closer to the side wall and thus has a shorter trim ring. My fan is on the inside near the shower door and the handle sits in the middle of the roof.

I can see the left hand screw but the right is not visible. I can put a finger on it but there’s not enough room for a short stubby Phillips. Maybe a right angle ratcheting Phillips would do it. My guess is the vent has to be removed from the roof to access the handle. It can wait for the next warranty visit to the dealer!

Shacksman · 07-15-2019, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pteck

When I looked for an upgrade option, I couldn't find anything available in the market.

I like to run my bathroom fan 24/7 to always ensure a fresh bathroom, but also to keep some circulation in the trailer to avoid condensation build-up at night. It's ridiculously loud to try to do that stock. And draws more amps than necessary.

Here's a homebrew solution. Why it didn't come stock like this, or as an option, I can't figure out. Would be less than a $2 OEM part. It works beautifully!

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f455...od-191363.html

I did this with every fan in the trailer. works great with the fantastic fan and the fan in the stove hood.

lukeysh714 · 07-16-2019, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pteck

You can remove the interior beauty ring/shroud via the 3 exposed screws on the perimeter. This will give you access to the two handle screws.

Even with trim ring removed there is no room to get to screws.

pteck · 07-16-2019, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffmc306

Pteck, thanks for the tip but I think your fan is closer to the side wall and thus has a shorter trim ring. My fan is on the inside near the shower door and the handle sits in the middle of the roof.

I can see the left hand screw but the right is not visible. I can put a finger on it but there’s not enough room for a short stubby Phillips. Maybe a right angle ratcheting Phillips would do it. My guess is the vent has to be removed from the roof to access the handle. It can wait for the next warranty visit to the dealer!

Ah, that's unfortunate! The fan is a really old design with poor consideration for maintainability. In lieu of some trick screwdriver tool, the only other way to get at the screws is indeed to remove the cover from up top.