Avoid dark?
We're in the market for a class A. I've been shying away from dark-colored coaches in the belief that they would tend to run hotter. This is especially a concern because the coach I'm most interested ...
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2gypsies wrote:The roof is white, but the sloped forehead is paint on many of the newer models including the new Dutch Star (some even have a sunroof). If black or a dark color, that color extends back as far as 6 ft before it hits white roof. That combined with the windshield can add a lot of heat to the cab. Your 2004 is "boxier" than the new ones.
All RV roofs are white. Insulation is the issue; not the sidewall paint. Also get double pane windows. Side window awnings help a lot. Parking orientation also helps. Keep the front window out of the mid-day sun. Use window coverings. Many things to keep the RV cooler.
We never found it an issue with our motorhome. We were still able to boondock comfortably in the 80's. When it gets to the 90's we move to cooler places.
