RV A/C in Arizona summer heat?
We may be moving to Wickenburg, AZ this summer. It is a bit cooler than Phoenix but still scorching for a Colorado boy. At some point us and the cats and dogs will have to try to survive for a few day...
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I do a lot of Hot weather RV'ing and as stated above try to seek some shade for the RV, deploy the awnings(never forget about the wind though), use reflectix(?) material in the windshield, start the airs early but for that matter, they will probably still be running partially because night time temps won't be cold. A couple of other thoughts, I like to place a high velocity fan outside under the awning to keep the air circulating, possibly a fan or two inside.
Finally if its allowed, I have had great success with a misting system attached to the awning, it cools the dirt, concrete, asphalt or what have you which reflects a lot of heat. My only thought against a misting system, be aware of hard water spotting on anything the mist hits. The hard water can make a mess so just be aware.
I have stayed in locations where the temps have been in the 115-118 range many times using two airs on a 37'MH(no slides) utilizing the methods above and have kept the inside of the RV right around 70...the dogs seem to enjoy it anyways.
Just on a personal note...I kind of enjoy sitting out in the heat, the misters keeping you wet, the fan blowing on you with a cold one in hand. May not be everyones cup of tea but I try to make the best of it.
Finally if its allowed, I have had great success with a misting system attached to the awning, it cools the dirt, concrete, asphalt or what have you which reflects a lot of heat. My only thought against a misting system, be aware of hard water spotting on anything the mist hits. The hard water can make a mess so just be aware.
I have stayed in locations where the temps have been in the 115-118 range many times using two airs on a 37'MH(no slides) utilizing the methods above and have kept the inside of the RV right around 70...the dogs seem to enjoy it anyways.
Just on a personal note...I kind of enjoy sitting out in the heat, the misters keeping you wet, the fan blowing on you with a cold one in hand. May not be everyones cup of tea but I try to make the best of it.
