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2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2009 19' International
Aptos
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Fantastic Fan rain sensor location?
Where is the rain sensor for the Fantastic Fan? Is it the little brass or copper dealybob just below the fan blades but above the screen that looks like a firecracker? Or is it on the outside of the assembly somewhere?
I can't find a legible parts diagram on-line, and so I put the question to the forum. Thanks in advance.
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06-11-2015, 05:31 PM
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Rivet Master 
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
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Above in the corner. It looks like a circuit board sorta.
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06-11-2015, 05:32 PM
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1993 21' Sovereign
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It is a 1/2"x2" or so strip on top of the base, under the lid. It is toward the end away from the hinge. It looks sort of like the defroster grid in your car's back window. There will be two black wires coming out of it, and running under the base. It is held in place with a clip and a single phillips screw.
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06-11-2015, 06:12 PM
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1986 25' Sovereign
Mercury
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The brass/copper dealybob is the thermostat sensor.
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06-11-2015, 07:13 PM
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Fantastic Fan rain sensor location?
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Originally Posted by Tumbleweed61
The brass/copper dealybob is the thermostat sensor.
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I thought the technical term was doohickey. 
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06-11-2015, 08:06 PM
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1993 21' Sovereign
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Originally Posted by Kevin245
I thought the technical term was doohickey. |
Y'all are both wrong. It's clearly a thingamajig. 
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06-11-2015, 08:09 PM
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2007 30' Classic
Oswego
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Kumbobulator
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06-11-2015, 08:25 PM
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Loafy the Wonder-Sled
1986 25' Sovereign
Mercury
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I generally prefer "hoober-doober", but I was merely quoting the source.
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06-12-2015, 06:46 AM
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2007 30' Classic
Oswego
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As I age, I find I use:
"whatchamacallit".....a bit more than I used too.
Hummm, I forget if that is the correct spelling.....
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06-12-2015, 07:05 AM
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2012 25' Flying Cloud
Berlin
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I agree it is a "whatchamacallit"
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06-12-2015, 07:26 AM
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1992 29' Excella
2010 22' Interstate
Van By The River
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How about widget or gizmo... fewer syllables and easier to spell!
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Originally Posted by dznf0g
Above in the corner. It looks like a circuit board sorta.
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Originally Posted by overlander63
It is a 1/2"x2" or so strip on top of the base, under the lid. It is toward the end away from the hinge. It looks sort of like the defroster grid in your car's back window. There will be two black wires coming out of it, and running under the base. It is held in place with a clip and a single phillips screw.
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Yes, I would call it a circuit board too. It does look similar to a defroster grid of sorts, but it's made with circuit board material, it's the thickness of a typical circuit board, if yours are like mine it's made of green fiberglass substrate the same as a circuit board.
I'm curious why you're asking about the rain sensor. Is yours not working? I've been told that you can "clean" them by using a pencil eraser to gently rub the dirt and residue from the circuit board "defroster" grid. You might try cleaning before you replace it. Either way, you have to get up on top of the trailer with the Fantastic Vent lid open so you can gain access.
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06-12-2015, 08:51 AM
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2014 25' Flying Cloud
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It's that green/copper strip, bottom right
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06-12-2015, 11:57 AM
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2009 19' International
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You folks are the best. For one thing, you speak my language  .
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06-12-2015, 02:03 PM
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2012 30' Flying Cloud
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Good photo by Wayne/Sam. Fantastic says to try cleaning before replacing. A little soap/water and clean with a rag, rinse, wipe dry. If you take the Screen out (just snaps in place), you can do it from inside the trailer with your finger through the blades. Mine has stopped working a couple of times and cleaning has fixed.
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06-12-2015, 02:21 PM
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2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
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Yup cleaning can help.
I just happened to remove that fan and take photos to sell it.
Timing is everything.
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06-12-2015, 02:29 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2011 30' Classic
2007 25' International CCD
1993 32' Excella
Largo
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Gizmo or Chingaso depending on country of origin
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06-12-2015, 03:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brad1
You folks are the best. For one thing, you speak my language . |
Let us know when you need to check the turn signal or running light fluid levels.
You'll receive lots of sage advice.
Sent from my iPad using Airstream Forums
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06-12-2015, 05:06 PM
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Loafy the Wonder-Sled
1986 25' Sovereign
Mercury
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This is true. And I will add that one of my favorite part suppliers is
KaleCo
I've been using them for years.
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Originally Posted by Kevin245
Let us know when you need to check the turn signal or running light fluid levels.
You'll receive lots of sage advice.
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06-13-2015, 09:29 AM
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Just a bit obsessed!!!
1974 27' Overlander
1975 31' Sovereign
1965 26' Overlander
Charlotte
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I am having trouble removing the screen I feel like I am going to break it. Does it turn and pop out?
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06-13-2015, 10:04 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2019 27' Globetrotter
Missouri Valley
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If you have the screen without screws there should be a finger pull area on the outside edge. Put your finger in it and pull down. They do pull hard sometimes.
Dan
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