We also steer clear from AC. We just use a simple bed sheet, open both windows on each side of our bed, keep all other windows closed, turn on the fantastic fan to high and exhaust position. This will draw air in from the windows next to our bed and pulls it to our fantastic fan which is over the dinette in the middle of the camper. This creates a nice cooling affect as you have constant air moving over your entire body.
Hope this helps. We have had great success with this method, it at least makes it tolerable. Also head north!