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travelnutz
Aug 12, 2020Explorer II
heoldwizard1
Most RV owners do not seem to realize that having very good and very efficient insulation, high efficiency dual pane windows, having white to very light colored window shades/blinds/curtains, and having a very well sealed everywhere RV with a white exterior and roof or very lightly colored and kept clean means far less A/C cooling required and/or far less time used or needed. Darker sides and/or a dirty or darker colored roof absorbs heat from the Sun's rays big time and fights the insulation's effectiveness meaning more cooling BTU's are required.
What is effective in insulating for cooling is also just as effective for heating needs when in colder seasons or climates. Makes an RV so much more comfortable to be in during any season and sure does cut down a lot on noise from either the furnace or the A/C and saves lots of money at the same time. White or very light colors on the inside also make it brighter and seems to be larger.
Dual pane windows or storms with a larger separation between the glass panes give a lot more efficiency than close together glass panes.
Most RV owners do not seem to realize that having very good and very efficient insulation, high efficiency dual pane windows, having white to very light colored window shades/blinds/curtains, and having a very well sealed everywhere RV with a white exterior and roof or very lightly colored and kept clean means far less A/C cooling required and/or far less time used or needed. Darker sides and/or a dirty or darker colored roof absorbs heat from the Sun's rays big time and fights the insulation's effectiveness meaning more cooling BTU's are required.
What is effective in insulating for cooling is also just as effective for heating needs when in colder seasons or climates. Makes an RV so much more comfortable to be in during any season and sure does cut down a lot on noise from either the furnace or the A/C and saves lots of money at the same time. White or very light colors on the inside also make it brighter and seems to be larger.
Dual pane windows or storms with a larger separation between the glass panes give a lot more efficiency than close together glass panes.
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