air conditioning

In 100 degree heat two roof ACs do the job just fine. When it gets to 120 degrees we run the third roof AC, and in any case we keep the coach at about 72 inside.

onecolbs wrote:
I have a 2001 bounder. In places where it might hit 100 degrees the air brings the inside temp to about 77-80. Am curious if anyone has ever bought a tower air conditioner and placed it between captains chairs. Almost every rv park has a 110 on the post which could be used without the 30 or 50 amp going into the coach. Any ideas? thanks

You will have to run the cord out thru a window to get to the shore power. Which will let even more heat in. Also, Trust me CG owners will see the cord from window and ask you to disconnect it.

Covering roof vents with vent pillows, lowering awning and covering windshield and side windows on side of sun makes a big difference.

When I am in Florida I run a small de-humidifier inside the coach. Makes a BIG difference on helping the ac and the temp inside the coach was much cooler almost immediately.

In 100 + degree heat we:
> The patio and window awnings are deployed
> All window shades are turned so the sun doesn't shine in the RV
> Guests are told they either stay in or out so the door stays closed
> We use portable fans to help move the air around the RV for even cooling
> The air conditioner stays on 24/7 to get all of the surfaces cold. We put on jackets if it gets too cold

By doing this we stay comfortable inside the RV.

Don't get one you can't vent OUTSIDE !

I use a portable AC unit and it works great. Mine is a combination AC/heat pump and we have used it in the Summer and Winter. Mine is the single exhaust hose system that some will say does not work, but after three years of use, all I will say is they are wrong. Mine has been used in temps exceeding 100 degrees and lows close to zero without any problems. I do connect the drain to allow condensation to be routed outside through a hose. The unit came with various adapters to route the vent hose out the window. I vent mine out through the dog house.

Mine does not need an outside cord. When on 50 amp service, and since it draws less than 10 amps, I just plug it in to one of the inside outlets.

Those portable A/C units require that a 6" vent hose be routed to the outside, have you accounted for that?