Installing ceiling fan

[Bill Johnson]

I am interested in installing a 12 volt ceiling fann in the bedroom of our 02 Patriot.  I think I can figure out how to string the wiring, but am not sure about ceiling supports for a fan.  I would appreciate any advice regarding such units and their installation.  Note, what I have looked at are the fans at allrvstuff.com.  They have a 12 volt 36 inch with remote for $140.

[Jim Nichols]

I installed one in our bedroom. Because of slides on each side I had to center it with the air conditioner tunnel. There was a constant 12v w/ground at the A/C. Wireless remote is the only possible way to control the fan as you cannot get down the wall from the ceiling. I used stainless screws as they entered the duct and didn't want moisture to rust the screws. Also works wonders for my bride's hot flashes. You didn't hear that from me.

[Bill Johnson]

Jim,
Thanks for the suggestion.  I looked at the a/c chase and it certainly is solid enough.  Unfortunately, I have no wires running through it so I am going to have to search for another source for power.  Just when I think I've got something solved, yet another challenge presents itself.

[Jim Nichols]

I mounted the fan were it would fit with slides in or closed. Then ran the power wires thru the chase  To the A/C and picked up 12v power.

[Bill Johnson]

Jim,
That's sounds better than what I was thinking of doing.  I didn't realize there was 12V with ground in the A/C.  I was about to give up the idea until you mentioned this possibility.