what kind of roof vent for stealth cargo van ?

[triumph]

I'm gonna be rocking a white stealth E150 cargo van.&nbsp; What kind of roof vent makes the most sense ?&nbsp; What are the pros and cons of the different style roof vents ? <br><br>currently I'm eyeballing this one pretty hard:&nbsp; <br><br>http://www.trucknvans.com/CRL-6-Compact-Dome-Van-Roof-Vent-p/cb354.htm <br><br>but if it makes sense to have a "pop open hatch" style roof vent for some reason I'd love to hear why. <br><br>I have no way of knowing how loud the fan is on any of these vents.&nbsp; Money is no object for this because I want the best system possible.&nbsp; I'd love to hear any opinions <br><br><br>

 

[triumph]

omg!&nbsp; that's off the chain and around the yard!&nbsp;&nbsp; Now you've inspired me to review my current plans to see if I can't get more creative.&nbsp; I'm imagining a license plate area that slides away to reveal a fan.&nbsp;&nbsp; I'll repot back in after I've decided what to do<br><br><br>

 

[karl]

I have one of those 6" dia fan/vents on Lurch, ($20.- ebay) .<br>Had not thought it was that obvious until I pulled into a campground in N.Carolina and the owner inquired as to who I was conducting an investigation on....seems he had experience with an insurance investigator who used a surveillance periscope that resembled those vents.... <br><br>

 

[Guest]

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<FONT size=1><B>this is suppose to be the best vent and the most used ...<IMG src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" align=absMiddle border=0></B></FONT><BR><FONT size=1><B></B></FONT>&nbsp;<BR><A href="http://www.fantasticvent.com/" target=_blank target=_blank><FONT size=1><B>http://www.fantasticvent.com/</B></FONT></A><BR><BR><A href="http://www.fantasticvent.com/products/products.html" target=_blank target=_blank><B><FONT size=1>http://www.fantasticvent.com/products/products.html</FONT></B></A><BR><BR><B><FONT size=1><IMG src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" align=absMiddle border=0></FONT></B><BR>

</P><br>Couldn't locate a price on those, nor on the dealers websites in my area. Roughly how much are they? Especially for the automatic one?<br>

 

[Guest]

Thanks <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"> <br><br>Must have been looking somewhere else. There's only two dealerships that sell them near Calgary, which is where I am. $300 is a lot, going to have to start saving!<br>

 

[Seraphim]

<P>$300 is way to much.</P><P>Online between 140 and 175.<BR><BR><A href="http://http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&amp;rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS295&amp;q=fantastic+vent&amp;safe=active&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;tbm=shop&amp;cid=6305711225766269537#" target=_blank target=_blank>http://http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&amp;rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS295&amp;q=fantastic+vent&amp;safe=active&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;tbm=shop&amp;cid=6305711225766269537#</A><BR><BR>Units are very nice and quiet.<BR><BR></P>

 

[wheelsoffreedom1776]

I found my Fantastic Vent Fan at the local RV dealer for $179. It has the thermostat and is reversible with three speeds as well. I also got the Maxxair II vent cover and it works great for protecting the lid from high winds and keeps the rain out even in downpours. <br>

 

[vonu]

I suspect that sense is a highly subjective criteria.<div>Both the current and the last van had/have large square hatches in the roof. &nbsp;They both work(ed) well. &nbsp;The last van was better ventilated because there were louvers in the window openings in the rear door. I haven't gotten around to installing louvers in the newer van.</div>

 

[Elseanno]

Has anyone tried any solar powered vents? <br><br>Here's one I found @ New Egg. Would this work or am I missing something?<br><br>http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...e-_-Solar-_-Sunforce+Products+Inc.-_-82260034<br><br>Elseanno<br><br>

 

[yamsack]

Hey all,<br>I was wondering if it is really necessary to have a roof vent?&nbsp; If I should be cooking in the van, won't just cracking open the side door or window suffice?&nbsp; I would further help the venting by having a small fan blowing outwards through the cracked door, so any fumes inside would be directed outside.&nbsp; Any thoughts?<br><br>

 

[blars]

The roof vent is used to help cool the van -- heat rises.<br><br><br>