Bigfoot bedroom vent replacement

[rvlife_63f55478e4da9]

Hi all,

I have an 03 15c 9.5fs that has the factory hatch/vent style set up in the bedroom.

Inside dimensions 25"x 25", exterior dimensions 27 1/2" x 27 1/2".

I would like to replace with a maxxair fan, or something of the sorts but I have two concerns. One, I need to get a custom plate made for the smaller fans to fit into. Two, I will lost my emergency hatch.

Any thoughts? Has anyone does this before, and if so, how?

Additionally, I was thinking since my windows are single pan glass that I could maybe find double pan windows (maybe one as emergency hatch) to replace the bedroom windows with. Not ideal, or cheap or maybe even possible, but it was a thought.

Thanks!

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Hi RVLife…

Welcome to Wander the West! You identified the main reason I don’t recommend replacing the skylight hatch with a ceiling fan. Loss of an emergency exit. Instead, consider portable, rechargeable fans to move air around.

There some great windows out now, many that are double pane acrylic, that include frames with built in shades and bug screens. I’d get precise measurements, then do some internet sleuthing to see if you can find a fit. Warning… they are not cheap. I believe the windows in my Northern Lite are Dometics.

Good luck in your project, and please share your build in a build thread.