Tour of Fan Installed in the Rear Window of a Van 

Thank you so much for this video. You are always so good at getting the people you interview to proudly show their buildouts. I think the fantastic fan install is very nicely done. It's also so nice that you give consideration to the people who value affordability as much as I do. Well done! You are so gracious and thank you KC for showing your fan install.

I use truck bed liner paint on the cover of those fans ( or any RV roof plastics ) . It blacks out all light an makes that plastic much more stronger , almost bullet proof . ( I do a inside/outside coat on my covers )

I have a 23 foot Class C and I have two fantastic vent fans one on each end mounted on the roof. I recently went through a heatwave 117° with both of my vent Vans running and a small USB fan inside I was able to get through the heat wave without using my air conditioning at all. The concept that pulling are in 1 in and exhausting it out the other works well. Thanks again Bob

I did the same thing with my cargo trailer. I wanted to keep the roof from leaking and wanted as much room for solar panels as possible. The fan is the MaxxFan model 4000K. I called the manufacture to ask if mounting it vertically was OK and they said yes. So, it went in the back wall near the roof. Since it is thermostatically controlled, the temp is set and when it gets too cold, it slows down then eventually shuts off. Coming home to a comfortable temperature is great. I will go into other RVs and they are always hotter than mine. Every single one so far. If they are cooler, they are running AC, while I'm still comfy with a fan. Even in 90+ sunny weather. It's amazing how well it works. Possibly the best investment in the trailer. One fan is more than enough for me. I have zero desire to use more than one fan. Rarely does it get up to full speed to maintain the temp. It has the same CFM rating as the Fantastic Fan. Mine has 10 speeds, is reversible (although I never have had a use for that feature), and has a far superior thermostat than the Fantastic Fan. This fan will slowly ramp up from the lowest speed to the highest speed when it's hot enough. Fantastic Fan does not ramp up, so you are stuck with one speed which can be noisier, even colder, than necessary. You won't go wrong with a Fantastic Fan, but the MaxxFan is better. Especially for the price. Both brands sip the electricity- super efficient! These are made extremely well. I have no increased fear of break-ins. If they want in my rig, they can break a window just as easily or easier than a vent. Much easier to climb through a 18 inch by 22 inch window than a 14 inch by 14 inch square. I'm a skinny dude and I can tell you there is a big difference between the two as I have shimmied through a few windows in my day. The only disadvantage I can see for me is the vent may be in a spot where the thieves can hide while they do their dirty work. Rain is such a small concern. Yes, it can come in a little bit if the wind is just right, but almost all the time the rain is a non-issue. I will be getting a cover for it.

i think its a great idea, and i think the people who posted all the negative stuff on the window covering should be ashamed of themselves---as you pointed out. great ideas to learn from and grow from for all of us...thank you for all the great info on your site, i love "rent free" videos and boondocking.

I would like Bob to do a tour of KC's interior. Colors look great. KC has a lovely personality.

I love this Bob... And the young lady and her thinking Out of the Box for a solution

Speaking of portable fans. Fantastic fan makes a portable one for around 75$. I use it in my truck all the time.

This is a great idea I love the idea of not cutting a hole in the roof and potentially causing rust down the line if it starts rusting especially being up in the northern part of the country where I am. you can always replace the door. Instead of dealing with a rusty leaking roof. I had a buddy that put one in his roof and no matter how much primer and prep eventually it started Ruston specially being up here in the northern part of the country.

I like that there is not a hole in the roof that's a brilliant idea

Love the back window idea, That works 👍

Bob, "love this channel" ....it's a great help👍🏻

She sure found the right person to install the fan for her. Fantastic job !

This world needs more people like Bob and KC. Tc, stay safe, happy and healthy❤️ is she still loving her rig? I pre ordered a lectric bike for August thanks to you 2 awesome humans.

Great video, I love the, "outside of the box" way of thinking. Perfect.

I know Casey doesn't like being in front of the camera, I enjoy watching you two work together. Opening the Clam was really good.

Wow. I was wondering, today, if they would work on their sides. This video answers that question. Thank you!

Thank you both for this excellent video. Keeping the RV cool is so very important especially when pets are involved.

Music at the end is a fantastic touch! Keep up the great work, guys!

She is very nice glad to see you doing good Bob keep it up thanks

Vent cover would be a great idea. You could even put a filter on it to keep the dust out.

Hello from Mississippi. Great idea putting the vent fan on the back door. I saw on another vlog where the guy put a vent fan on the side of his rig. Keep up the good work. Happy Trails!

@comments stopped on your vinyl window,I just wanted to thank you for inspiring me not just lifestyle but your attitude and manner,thank you Sir

Cool lady and nice improvised place for the fan!

Thank you. Your videos are a great help. Especially the one on screens for your vehicle. The flies are bad where I'm at.

Very cool idea with the fantastic fan, I love the way that it’s set up, I think it’s very functional and the way that it draws the air through the van is optimal… Happy trails ❤️

KC is a keeper :) I like what she did with the fan. I would like to see the inside.

Thanks a great video looking forward to your portable fan options

Thanks for the video. We always use our fan and it helps keep our RV nice and cool.

Another great video Bob! What a lovely person she is. Hope to get to see more videos with her AND her dogs 😀 Safe travels!

Great video & KC is a sweetheart! Hope to see lots more of the both of you.

As always, Bob, you give us some very useful information! thank you~

I'm a Fantastic Fan of this you tube channel!

That's called the seam sealer.. it's an automotive panel/weld sealer. Great stuff

Love you KC! You’re an awesome young lady! Love what you did with the fan. Very cleverly done!

I've actually thought of doing just that Bob, great idea, must move a ton of air that way

Interesting! I have 2 like Bob was talking about in my Shuttle bus and the flow is great.

Hi Bob - KC"s van looks super cute! Have you all done a tour of her van yet?

Genius!! 🌝 Thank you!!

Another great Video...Thanks Bob !!

Pretty sure we have seen her before, wasn't she in the videos were you talked about what you use for a pee bucket or compost toilets? she has been in a couple others as well. she is great, she has a great presence. explains things decent, and not to hard to look at. lol

Awesome video here.. Learning so much.. Thank y'all.

I really like the back window fan and I think I will do this next spring before summer happens, my 12 volt fan is ok but Id like one at both ends for a cross breeze like you have with your usb fan.

Great video! I want to see a van tour and interview with her. ❤️❤️

If she painted the metal parts white, that would look good.

love this idea, i may add this to my suburban. I have the same dog issue. A knowledgeable body shop can glue the metal panels in window cavity with structural adhesive that is used to glue metal door together, very secure.

that is actualy a great idea.

Great review. I would definitely install a (smaller) roof vent/fan for intake up front. There maybe places you wouldn't want your front windows cracked while sleeping or away from your van.

That is probably seam sealer, it is used to bond two pieces of metal to prevent leaking. It is used on vehicles between panels. Good stuff.

Great Video of been thinking the same thing on my van glad to see it in action also going to do the same with my 95 suburban and maybe an A/C! Great video as always! Welcome KC you guys are doing alot for our "Niche" in alternative living.

Got inspired by this video. Had a friend help me put one in my back window .

Thanks for this video you two! I'm really looking forward to your video on portable fans.

Hey Bob, haven't been here for a while.. anyway enjoyed the episode. It is always interesting to see other people's inventions love it! :)

If you are in Phoenix: Just noticed a new RV recycle center here in Phoenix. It's on 51st Ave, north of Baseline, south of Van Buren, across from the Fedex warehouse.

Thanks, nice job

bob love all your vids. Always feels free of the grind.Some day soon

AWESOME Idea, KC. I'm going to do my version of this. I'd want it installed like you's and I assume the cover seals tight, but I'd want it to have an inside seal as well.. I'd want security bars on the inside, and over that a tight sealed inside cover, "I hope." If I do that by next year, I will see you at RTR. Wish I had your Hi-top... I have a basic conversion van top. I have standing room only in highest spot just inside the side door....

Great! Nice job Unlimited Performance... simple and strong. Need revised power cord though. Fans do not cool air. There's no reason not to drive with it open as long as it exhausts the car air and fresh air is coming in. Otherwise, the vacuum it creates could draw in carbon monoxide from the exhaust.

I have a Fantastic Fan in the rear of my van on the roof. I have found that opening the back and side doors is way more effective than having the front doors open and the fan on high. For camping in places where you can open your doors, I would say the Fantastic van is redundant. Especially if you get bug screens to keep the bugs out.

well done KC! and great interview 😄

Looks like a good fan👍🏻

There is a channel named "james danial prayer van". He is a retired minister who travels around in a van doing street ministry. He has a post entitled "Van life how to install a a/c in a van". He has done it and it is very similar to hers. He tells how to power it as well. I thought you might find this of interest.

That's such a good idea! If I were to do that I would get the Maxx Air Fan with the rain gaurd to help proctect it. I wonder if she's considered getting the Fantastic fan rain gaurd to put over it? That way she wouldn't need to worry as much about it getting broken or anything.

I’m in Spain at the moment. I’m going to do this when I get home to the UK and possibly fit a another fan inside somewhere in a window. Great video... The work...yes sealant was not cute and the hanging wire not good.

Thanks for the info about pets. I wondered how that would work.

K.C. I've had a vent cover break in a hail storm. You can find replacement covers for Fant. Fans.

Definitely a first for me, I've never seen it mounted sideways like that.

We just installed the Maxx Fan and it was a bit cheaper than the Fantastic Fan and it works great and it's really quiet...

Pure genius!

Also good that the van is white. Sunlight/heat is reflected off the white color. If this van was a dark color, it would not stay as cool in hot weather.

Thank you very much. Ausom lady

Good video I have a fantastic fan I've noticed I don't get enough air when it's hot without rolling the two front windows down or cracking them substantially I'm still working on keeping cool inside my van. thanks for all your info 👍👍👍

I’d love to see a tour of this van 😶

Yes i have the same roof. Thanks for this video.

Great job. However, I’d like to see the power wire tucked along the side of the door and run inside near the hinge, out of the way. Preferably in some heat shrink. It looks like it’s begging to be torn off in it’s current state.

it looks like JB weld on the metal plate and window frame in the door.

Glad to put a face with the name, Casey (KC? Kasey?)

Great video!

Great info

I'm definitely putting a fan in the back window

Hi Bob To the point! I heard you can use T- LIGHT CANDLES in the sink stainless steel bowl for safety, to keep a car or small trailer to stay warm. I use them in my bathroom to hear up the room, it works so well! Safe wick candles work great to keep warm! Big Lots sell them by the bag of 150 or so for $6.00.. 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️

Very pleased with backdoor. Lol

Thank you

That looks quite ingenious. The only thing I would suggest for security on the fan would be some form of burglar screen /bars to secure the opening? In the case of dust getting through, I just wondered if you could reverse the fan to expulsion instead of the normal inflow whilst driving along dusty roads if it will help expelling it?

Maybe get a couple of Marine Vents they have some that a solar operated

awesome to know... thanks

I can’t believe I am the only one that noticed no caulking was applied over the screwheads on the left side. I hope Bob caught that installation boo-boo.

Looks like black and white sealant. Actually turn a gray once you mix it. I would recommend she paint it on the outside, so the UV rays of the sun don't damage the sealant.

Ohhhh need that! 🙋🚐

Awesome idea

Another informative video, ty. Could you give an update on the flexible solar panels. Thank You.

Bob, KC, could you please share approx how much was the fan install by that company?

I've seen the option for people who couldn't afford a 'fantastic fan' have a regular vent on the roof with a box fan strapped up to it, either blowing in or out...

great video , there's no gasket used to install or seal the window glass .They are glued directly to the door. looks like the body shop spot welded the steel plate to the door while using a stic-um-putty to seal the edges. I don't think it's a problem driving with the vent open with the fan blowing out, that should break up the air cavitation that causes the dust to build in the rear.

I just watched your application of preforated vinyl on the back window of a cargo van. You had comments off. So may questions are: how durable is this vinyl on the window since it will be exposed to weather conditions ? Also, Why wouldn't you apply the vinyl on the inside of the window to protect it from weather wear and tear? Regarding the video you said people were mean to the person trying to lean how to do this and other skills for nomad life which made me really sad. We are supposed to be kind and help people. I'm sorry that happened even though the video I'm referring to is several years old. I'm not a nomad (yet) but I sure have learned a lot of things from your videos and the information has helped me in hard times or taught me what to do in the future if necessary. Thank you Mr. "Bumble Hands Bob" !

2 fans seems ideal. only problem about fan on the back window is it sucking up dirt / dust.

GRATE way to go.....t

i really like her. sorry for the dummies at the vinyl segment.

Would look much better if you painted the steel white and got the white fan lid model.

Very interesting. Thanks