Are my A/C's working correctly?
I have a 2018 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 38N with 2 13,500 BTU A/C's. The RV is a little over 39 ft. I am new to RV'ing and don't really know what to expect concerning the cooling capacity of these units. I...
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the only way you're going to be comfortable in 100-deg temps is to...
- use one of two types of windshield sun screen...externally mounted permitting you to see thru the windshield or internally mounted creating perpetual night inside. either will reduce interior heat well. we've had both and prefer the externally mounted types.
- use a couple of small fans to circulate the cold air. cold air sinks. you'll be more comfortable by moving the air around.
- when possible park facing east or north. that will reduce direct sunlight on the windshield which acts like a radiator.
- on *especially* hot days bring in the slides. that will reduce the sq. feet that need to be cooled. the same applies to *especially* cold days or nights when heating the coach.
- use one of two types of windshield sun screen...externally mounted permitting you to see thru the windshield or internally mounted creating perpetual night inside. either will reduce interior heat well. we've had both and prefer the externally mounted types.
- use a couple of small fans to circulate the cold air. cold air sinks. you'll be more comfortable by moving the air around.
- when possible park facing east or north. that will reduce direct sunlight on the windshield which acts like a radiator.
- on *especially* hot days bring in the slides. that will reduce the sq. feet that need to be cooled. the same applies to *especially* cold days or nights when heating the coach.
