Paddler
07-17-2011, 07:03 AM
I've noticed there have been a couple post from folks who are experiencing trailer cooling problems due to the summer heat. Thought I share a tip or two we've picked up as seasoned Florida campers.
1) Park in the shade if at all possible. If you can't find total shade, then look for a site that will give you shade from noon til dusk. Ideally the you want the afternoon shade on the right side (awning side) of the camper.
2) Cut and fit solar shields for all your camper's windows. You can always remove some shields to let in some light if you find the camper too dark.
3) Purchase or make vent insulators. Campingworld sells a vent insulator/stadium cushion that works very well, summer and winter.
4) If you have the plexiglass dome over the shower, cut a sheet of 1 1/2 to 2 inch styrofoam to fit inside the opening (assuming you do not need the head room). You would not believe how much heat those suckers let in.
5) Start chilling your rig early in the day, its easier to maintain then to try to catch up. If you have just parked the rig and your AC unit(s) have the quick cool feature, use it! Also close off areas that you don't immediately need access to until the AC has brought the rig's core area to your desired temperature.
Hope this gives you some ideas, :cool3:
1) Park in the shade if at all possible. If you can't find total shade, then look for a site that will give you shade from noon til dusk. Ideally the you want the afternoon shade on the right side (awning side) of the camper.
2) Cut and fit solar shields for all your camper's windows. You can always remove some shields to let in some light if you find the camper too dark.
3) Purchase or make vent insulators. Campingworld sells a vent insulator/stadium cushion that works very well, summer and winter.
4) If you have the plexiglass dome over the shower, cut a sheet of 1 1/2 to 2 inch styrofoam to fit inside the opening (assuming you do not need the head room). You would not believe how much heat those suckers let in.
5) Start chilling your rig early in the day, its easier to maintain then to try to catch up. If you have just parked the rig and your AC unit(s) have the quick cool feature, use it! Also close off areas that you don't immediately need access to until the AC has brought the rig's core area to your desired temperature.
Hope this gives you some ideas, :cool3: