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06-15-2016, 10:24 PM
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Camping in 100+ degree temps
Any suggestion or precautions when camping in high temps. I'll be camping this next weekend with full hooks up but just wanted to see if I can help out the fridge or A/C at all. Thank you
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06-15-2016, 10:30 PM
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Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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Park in the shade if possible, or at the very least get the refer side out of direct sun. If you can't get in the shade there isn't much you can do for the air con.
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06-15-2016, 10:59 PM
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Welcome to IRV2 and a new set of friends! You're already asking questions - and that's good - as you experience those high temps you can report back what worked for you, and what didn't - it helps others learn.
Recommend you keep all your shades pulled down - window and patio awnings out as winds permit - limit the opening and closing of the main door when possible - and do your cooking outdoors. If you've got an older rig and are not sure if your A/C coils are clean this is a good time to check - and be gentle with water or brush - the coils bend easily. If you've got a gas-fired frig a small extra fan placed to blow air across the coils will be helpful - open your external access cover and place the fan as you see best.
You can only expect about a 20 degree difference in ambient versus interior temp (depending on a lot of factors) so setting your A/C at 70 degrees versus ambient of 100 degrees will probably not get you to 70 - just be aware.
On our rigs we always 'cracked' a roof vent to allow some warmer air to escape - seemed to help with cooling things down - again, somewhat dependent on lots of factors. As Mr_D stated - shade is good.
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06-15-2016, 11:20 PM
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OP: do you have single or double pane windows? I forgot about having single pane's (as Steve brought up) as we haven't had a rig with then since 2000. Keeping the sun off them is important! Ours are also coated with a reflective coating and have three heat pumps so we're pretty well set for high temps. We have shades over every window as well as two awnings almost the entire length of the rig on the curb side.
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06-15-2016, 11:21 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Shade is your friend. Try to position such that sun coming through the windshield is minimized. Keep blinds closed, especially the windshield shade. Awnings deployed is a big help, if on all windows is best. Start the air conditioning early so its not having to catch up after it gets warm outside.
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06-16-2016, 12:07 AM
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Thank you very much, all of that is really helpful. The fan idea is great. I'll also make sure I check the coils. I was thinking I'll set the a/c around 78 and let her rip. Thanks again
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06-16-2016, 06:59 AM
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Get some of the aluminum windshield protection in a roll. You can get it at camping world. Cut it to fit your windows and it will really help to keep the RV cool. It reflects a lot of sun light that adds heat to the inside.
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06-16-2016, 07:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ed-Helen pns
Get some of the aluminum windshield protection in a roll. You can get it at camping world. Cut it to fit your windows and it will really help to keep the RV cool. It reflects a lot of sun light that adds heat to the inside.
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You can also get it at Lowes & Home Depot. Cheaper than at CW.
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06-16-2016, 08:40 AM
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I'm surprised nobody mentioned the A/C air filter. Make sure it's clean!
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06-16-2016, 08:58 AM
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Attempt to park pointing toward the north so the sun hits the back rather than the windshield.
I tinted all my windows and made aluminized reflectors that I place in the front windows when parked (regardless if sun is shining through the windshield or not)
The important aspect of the window tinting isn't that it reduces light, but that it reflects 99% of infrared (heat). When I was testing the tint, I had a table surface that the sun was shining onto through the windows. When I put my hand on the table that was on the untinted side, the table was hot. On the tinted side, the table was cool. BIG difference.
Window tint and window covers | 2001 Coachmen Mirada 300QB
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06-16-2016, 09:44 AM
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Got it I really appreciate the help.
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06-16-2016, 10:01 AM
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When you make covers for all your windows with the silver bubble material (reflextix) don't forget to do your shower dome and fan openings. In addition we blocked off our over the stove fan with it.
You can use the sticky backed velcro for the ceiling openings. That way it is easy to put up and take down.
Parking with your tail into the sun is the best way to limit heating up of the RV if you aren't in the shade. You can also cut the reflectix to cover the back wall inside in addition to any windows you have there.
After you put up your reflextix in the front window and side windows, draw the curtain behind them (if you have it). It helps give another insulating layer.
There is a silver metal foil tape we used to tape together pieces of relectix to get the best coverage of the oddly shaped windows such as the drivers and passengers side windows.
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06-16-2016, 11:33 AM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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Micd, et al;
Someone on the forum used 1/2 inch foam insulation board inside their cabinets, against the exterior walls. purchase at Lowe's, Home depot, etc.
they used the kind that has the aluminized coating on both sides, and cut it a tiny bit oversize and simply pushed it against the wall in their cabinets.
I had in my brain "kitchen cabinets" and never considered bed room cabinets until I read your post.
Looks like I'll be revisiting the foam board project again before our trip to Arizona next month.
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06-16-2016, 02:51 PM
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Don't know about facing north, that puts both sides in the sun morning and evening sun, I try for east so the afternoon sun is on the back. Also, our two speed fans on the A/C don't go into high until the interior is 8 degrees above the set point. We run the fans on high (manual setting) all day when in a hot situation.
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