AC in the heat

tomthyme wrote:
A couple of answers...

. we have all windows covered with reflective bubble stuff
. our roof vents have fantastic fans and vents on them, but we have not put the pillow insulation in yet
. there was no shade

in Destin FL

where we were
. one day we left for a day on the water at 830 and got back around 2. It was 87 outside and 78 inside - no doors had been opened, etc. until we got home
. we have tried the 'quick cool' feature but that doesn't seem to help
. we run a ceiling fan, 1 tower fan and 2 smaller fans all day
. we keep it dark (no lights)
. we don't cook inside when it is hot
. we were on a concrete pad (reflects heat)
. if there is a way for me to add a 3rd air to my already built rig, I would love to hear it

So, all in all, we were disappointed. We are thinking of swapping our airs for 2-15kbtu units from Dometic. We have read good reviews about the new Coleman 15k units too.

Thanks for the ideas and input folks. Hopefully we can figure this one out. We don't full time, but have a

trip to Door County at the end of August

so we will definitely need good AC for the trip.

Thanks again!

Don't be disappointed! You were in Destin, FLORIDA! That's what the problem is not your RV!

I won't sit in an RV with the windows totally blocked for the sake of being cool, but I sure had to come up with answers when I was parked in Florida.

Pick up some 'removable' limo tint from Walmart and put it on the windows. Take your time applying it and it looks like a professional job. I was only going to use it for the time in Florida but I've left it on. Keeps the coach area cool when traveling.

Get those pillow vent inserts.

And they make a insulation cover for RV door windows. Lot of heat comes thru that window. I didn't mind covering just that window.

You won't experience ANY of that horrific type of Florida heat in Door County, WI.

Your RV air conditioning will freeze you out in Door County!! I used to live near there. :W