After dealing with the washer dryer install, this is next on the honey-do list.
Our plan: Put a switch plate where the outlet is now in the 1/2 bath. Install the exhaust fan with light into the ceiling of the bathroom and build a box to contain and protect the ducting in the loft and have it exit out right next to the window at the top. We checked last night - with the condensation showing where the beams are we should be able to put a dryer duct vent just like the washer/dryer one right there. We will also put a small vent (or two hubby says) in the bottom of the bathroom door for proper flow. The fan we are looking at is at Home Depot and isn't terribly expensive. It doesn't move a high quantity of air.
Thinking about out how we use the loft (storage) and how uncomfortable it is to even get up there or stay up there this seems like a better use of space. I don't see anyone ever sleeping up there- it MAY at some point become a hideout or something for one of the kids- but I doubt it.
We we will post pics as we work on this one. And we will call Heartland - or email them - before we start to find out if anything else is in the way.
The fan will only run with a/c power with this setup- and we will lose the power outlet in there. Is there anyone out there that has attempted this yet? Is there anything obvious we are missing and should consider?