Champstar Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Hi my van does not have air con and was wondering if these plug in 12v fans are any good to keep cool in hot weather. Would use up th back of the van when not driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Bry Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Hi Champster & welcome.Unless there is a bit of a cool breeze, then all you are doing with these fans is circulating the warm air about your van.Some people find that having some kind of breeze, albeit warm air, is better than sitting around with no circulation at all.Sorry that I can't offer any more useful advice than this.Thai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin r c Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Hi ,a fan will only move air around, it wont cool the air but they are better than nothing. I have a battery one that takes 4 D size cells and you can run it from a power adaptor. if you have a powered vent / ie omnivent in the roof ,on the blow in setting, its quite good at providing cooler air from outside. Those clip on fans that plug into a fag lighter socket work quite well if you are on hook up. or the engine is running. But most of the time a use a 240v flat panel fan.stood in front of a open window. that works well on the shady side of the van or the window under the roll out awning (when it,s out). Also the summer setting on the blown air(fan only) makes a difference as the tubing for the ducted air is under the van where its cooler. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champstar Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Just had a thought for the up back of the van could I use the blown air heater fan but not with the gas on of course!!! The fan works of 12v..does anyone know if that would be ok? (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grocer jack Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 People cool down by evaporating perspiration. The faster air travels across your body the higher the rate of evaporation and thus cooling. Therefore a fan may just move warm air about but not without beneficial results. Go ahead and buy a fan :-D :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin r c Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Yes ,but only on hook up as the fan would kill the battery.quite quickly. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 All correct, which means that turning on the heater fans will be of little, or no, benefit. You do need to be in the moving airstream to benefit.Usually, the coolest air is beneath trees. The moisture evaporating off the leaves cools them and they, in turn, cool the air around them which sinks to ground level. Thus, you get shade and cooler air together, which is why it always seems a bit cooler in woodland.There is a cool air system on some Euramobils, which use a floor mounted fan drawing air in from under the van. I assume this works best the day after you arrive, when the ground beneath the van has cooled off a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerra Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Had one for years and wouldn't be without it. Clipped on the bulkhead by the bed and blowing over you is bliss when it's really stinking hot at night. Mine is an oscilator and the only thing that went wrong was the wire connecting the power broke at the soldered joint. Two minutes and fixed. You need one of those very handy gas powered soldering irions of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 We've got one, which we fix on the dashboard for travelling and in the back when camped (I fitted a lighter socket in the back specially). True, it's not like having aircon, but we really do feel cooler when it's on. Go for it - they're only a few quid! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I'm a fan of 12v! My van would be useless without it!!!! Seriously though, these fans are better than nothing, no they're not as good as air con but they can be quite useful and are cheap if that's all you've got, better than nowt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerrichards Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Mel B - 2007-06-19 8:17 PM I'm a fan of 12v! My van would be useless without it!!!! Seriously though, these fans are better than nothing, no they're not as good as air con but they can be quite useful and are cheap if that's all you've got, better than nowt. ... and Lidl have them on offer at just over 3UKP each! Just bought two. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champstar Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Sounds like a bargain at didls maybe take a look is the offer still on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Made a fan for internal use back in the mid 70,s which we still carry today. Three speeds, Off - SLOW and Manic!. But after 20 minutes it gets turned off as it compromises the tranquility. This is the biggest downside of any aircon system - the bl...y racket! So, park in the shade, open all the windows and have one of those water spray mist generators often used by gardeners to distribute insectiside in their green houses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob b Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I was touring in Spain & Portugal last year and took a desk top oscillating fan (240 volt). I stayed on campsites with hook up mostly and found the fan perfectly adequate. In fact, I got up regularly at 03.00 feeling distinctly chilly and turned it off ! On the odd occasion when I wild camped, I stayed by the sea ensuring a cool on-shore breeze or in a shady forest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Only trouble with trees when parked underneath is some give off a sticky residue which can be a swine to wash off when it gets baked on for a few weeks abroad, and the mess it makes on the roll out is unbeleavable. Together with all that, our feathered friends usualy contribute there offerings as well. ;-) After last years soiling which took a week or more to get most off I will now park in the open with the blind out, and if it gets too hot maybe find the local bar with A.C. and an ice cold beer. chas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerrichards Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Champstar - 2007-06-19 9:41 PM Sounds like a bargain at didls maybe take a look is the offer still on? There were quite a few when I went today - price is £3.99. They are the traditional 6ins oscillating fan with a grip or plate fixing. Also for those after a bargain, Woolies are selling a 12v air compressor 'for pressures up to 100psi'. The make is RAC and has been reduced from £39.99 to £19.99. Mine works fine (up to 65psi), a bit slow but great for an emergency. Roger (just home after a good shop) :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champstar Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 Roger Thanks for the info..just back from getting a fan from lidls. A good buy at 3.99 and only rated at 12watt....cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enodreven Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Hi, Slightly off topic but I try not to park under trees when its raining as it seems to prolong the downpour as the water is still dropping off the tree hours later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 rogerra - 2007-06-19 6:23 PM blowing over you is bliss when it's really stinking hot at night. Just a thought: it might also discourage mosquitoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Just letting you know that I have bought a 12v fan called "endless breeze". It is american and used in rvs but it is flat and square and low power for those not on electric. It is not cheap but as I am a lady of that particular age that has these horrible "flushes" then it is essential for France this year as I really, really, really suffered last summer and cannot cope with that again. I bought mine from Outdoor bits. There was one other company that stocked them but they were dearer. Ordered it Sunday night and it was with me Tuesday morning. It has on/off switch and 3 settings. Here is the link http://www.outdoorbits.com/product_info.php?products_id=78 Download the pdf file on that page to look at the info. It is quiet and its flat and light so easy to store. Again not cheap but gents its worth getting it for the lady in your life who may be going through the dreaded changes that we seem to be plaqued with when we turn a corner in our life. I am not a salesperson or any links so don't worry. I read about this fan on a forum and it was suggested there so to me it is a life saver and being 12v means I can use when wild camping too. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champstar Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 Chris Hadn't thought about that as a use..my OH might find it useful. I just wanted a fan to cool down as I can sit in the sun without burning so find myself in the van alot without any means to cool down. Suppose I will have to go back to lidls for another fan now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 ChrisThat's really good! A portable Fantastic Fan. Thanks for the info! I think we'll get one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerrichards Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Brian Kirby - 2007-06-21 5:14 PMChrisThat's really good! A portable Fantastic Fan. Thanks for the info! I think we'll get one!It will have to be incredibly fantastic for £80 (!) Or am I missing something?Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champstar Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 At that price I could have lidls fans all over the van...maybe not enough 12v socketts!!!! plus it draws more power at 3amp Stick to lidls if it aint any good then only £4 wasted (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 rogerrichards - 2007-06-21 7:10 PM Brian Kirby - 2007-06-21 5:14 PM ChrisThat's really good! A portable Fantastic Fan. Thanks for the info! I think we'll get one! It will have to be incredibly fantastic for £80 (!) Or am I missing something? Roger The answer, I think, is quality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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