Keeping Your RV, Travel Trailer Or Camper Cool In The Summer

Summer is sizzling. Even in the mountains temperatures are shooting up to the mid-90s during the day. With more and more people heading out in their RVs for vacation times, people are asking 'how do we stay cool in our camper, our travel trailer or our Class A RV?' Not to worry, we have answers for you.

Air Conditioning. Air conditioning is the old stand-by for staying cool. RV enthusiasts have many options of air conditioning systems. Fortunately there are solar powered options that allow air conditioning to run without having to be hooked into an electrical outlet. There's always the 12-volt stand-by as well.

RV Windshield Covers. These are great not just for staying cool while camping, but are great when RVs are stored outside. They help protect the interior for the sun's UV rays which can cause fading and color damage. While camping, they help prevent the RV from absorbing the sun's rays, keeping the interior cooler.

Awnings and window shades. RV awnings and window shades are another great way to keep the summer sun out. By opening windows and blinds at night and letting cool air in, then closing windows and blinds during the day, it helps keep the cool air inside and insulates against the heat, helping keep temperatures down.

Portable Fans. These units can be anything from a few inches high to larger mobile fans. Battery operated fans let you set them up wherever you are for a quick blast of cooler air. Helping airflow always makes rooms feel less sticky and hot. Set one up in the kitchen while cooking to help move steam out.

Jump in a Lake. What better way to cool off than by jumping in a soothing, refreshing lake? The ocean and swimming pools also suffice, but there's something about a lake for splashing around and hours of refreshing fun.

Cold showers. Many people have problems falling asleep when they overheat. There's a couple of ways to bring body temperatures down in order to make sleeping a little easier. The first way is to drink something cold. This will help bring down internal temperatures. Another way is take a cold shower right before you head to bed. You'll feel refreshed and your body will be ready to relax.

If it gets too hot in your travel trailer, fifth wheel or RV, you have the option of utilizing any of the above or driving to a cooler location. A few more tips would be to park in a shady area. Staying out of the sun will help keep the RV cool. Never leave pets alone in an RV in the summer even with an RV window shade or awnings. They can overheat and dehydrate quickly. If it's too hot for you, it's too hot for your pets. Remember to open windows when there's cool air and keep them closed and shaded during the hottest hours of the day.

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