Excessive Heat in Fifth Wheel
This is a 4 part question. I have a Columbus Palamino 5th wheel and went camping this week in Texas. The temperature was only 91, but I was in full sun. I have 2 A/C units. A 15,000 btu Ducted Air Co...
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Doesn't sound right to me. Check the temperature of the a/c air going into the return vs the the temperature coming out. There should be at least a 20 degree difference. Then if the filters are not blocked and the condenser on the roof is not clogged then there is probably nothing wrong with the a/c units.
Window shades (white shades) will help keep out the heat. Window tinting is questionable because the dark color in tinted windows absorbs heat which transfer heat. I had an Outback fiver with single pane non-tinted windows and I tinted them with 3M reflective tint which helped with interior temps.
Walk around with an infrared temperature gun and check various areas of the rig to find out areas of excessive heat transfer. You may be surprised at the differences due to dark colors on the exterior, improper insulation installation, etc. Of course, not much of anything can be done about those factors.
Awnings and slide toppers may help but not black. My awning is black and the amount of heat that accumulates under it is unreal. White would be harder to keep clean but would reflect much more heat.
If you have a clear "storm door" it will allow a lot of heat inside so keep the solid door closed.
Finally, a 3rd a/c unit OR moving the bedroom air to the middle of the coach would help. The bedroom is much less volume to cool than the high ceilings of the main level.
Good luck.
Window shades (white shades) will help keep out the heat. Window tinting is questionable because the dark color in tinted windows absorbs heat which transfer heat. I had an Outback fiver with single pane non-tinted windows and I tinted them with 3M reflective tint which helped with interior temps.
Walk around with an infrared temperature gun and check various areas of the rig to find out areas of excessive heat transfer. You may be surprised at the differences due to dark colors on the exterior, improper insulation installation, etc. Of course, not much of anything can be done about those factors.
Awnings and slide toppers may help but not black. My awning is black and the amount of heat that accumulates under it is unreal. White would be harder to keep clean but would reflect much more heat.
If you have a clear "storm door" it will allow a lot of heat inside so keep the solid door closed.
Finally, a 3rd a/c unit OR moving the bedroom air to the middle of the coach would help. The bedroom is much less volume to cool than the high ceilings of the main level.
Good luck.
