The Sirocco II is one of the fans I bought for the van. My interior diary records planning components and routes while the metal surfaces were still accessible.
I bought SEEKR Sirocco II Cabin Fan as part of my camper van equipment.
The Sirocco II is one of the fans I bought for the van. My interior diary records planning components and routes while the metal surfaces were still accessible.
Local Airflow Within the Interior Plan
I used SketchUp to plan the interior and put body openings ahead of the framing, floor and wall panels.
My Interior Preparation notes included the shower drain and openings for three water tanks in that preparation sequence.
I removed cargo tie-down hardware for later framing mounts and door trim for the later insulation and paneling.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
My Takeaway for the Build
I used SketchUp to think through the interior before enclosing the framing and panels. This Sirocco II purchase fits the cabin-layout part of that planning. Its pivoting mount provides a local fan position, whereas the MAXXAIR alternative involves a roof opening; they address different places in the van rather than being the same type of installation.
Product Details And Van-Build Uses
Specification
Product Detail
Model Family
7010 Sirocco II
Supply
12V or 24V DC
Speeds
Low, medium and high
Timer
3, 6, 9 or 12 hours
The original Sirocco II manual covers the 7010 white and black fans. It explains the backing plate, wiring route, adjustable arm and latch, followed by the speed and timer controls. Pressing the speed button cycles through three operating speeds; the separate timer selects one of four running periods. In a van interior, the backing-plate footprint and the room needed to aim and fold the fan are useful planning details. The illustrated manual keeps those controls tied to the original Sirocco II rather than the differently equipped Elite model.
The 7010 manual lists three, six, nine and twelve hours.
Alternative products
Two Alternatives to Compare
The SEEKR Ultimate provides a two-speed 12V cabin-fan alternative. A MAXXAIR roof fan takes a different approach by moving air through a roof opening, so the comparison is between local cabin circulation and a roof-vent installation.
The MAXXAIR 6200K combines a roof vent with an electrically driven fan and a manually opened lid. Its ceiling-mounted keypad provides the fan controls.
