traveling in AZ/CA heat

Apparently it's a little cooler in Sun Lakes.

Next week we should have a cooling spell - 85-105F.

CA Traveler wrote:
There might also be an absorption refer issue with a hot towable. And it might take hours to cool down the rig when stopped.

Phoenix cooled down to 89 last night so traveling in hot weather needs to be considered.

Im in North Phoenix by PV Mall.....this morning on the way to work at 4am it was 96 at my house and 103 on the SR51 driving south. By the airport it was 97, I think the clouds were trapping heat last night.

There might also be an absorption refer issue with a hot towable. And it might take hours to cool down the rig when stopped.

Phoenix cooled down to 89 last night so traveling in hot weather needs to be considered.

I guess I don't understand the issue with wanting to travel at night during scorching weather when your RV is a towable.

Doesn't the air conditioning system in the tow vehicle keep all passengers comfortable regardless of the heat outside? Or is the issue the temperature inside of the TT or 5'er once you get there when traveling in hot weather during the daylight hours?

FWIW, we have a small Class C built on the Ford E450 chassis and the cab A/C keeps us entirely comfortable in the hottest weather. In fact the entire coach can be keep comfortable in scorching weather using only the cab A/C system.

colliehauler wrote:
In very hot weather I drive at night, it's more comfortable for the Collies and I.

Your point is well taken but, speaking for myself, I've always planned any long distance travel to avoid traveling at night, especially when towing my fiver. I made sure I'd reach an RV park before dark so I could set up camp and get a fresh start in the morning. It's not that I'm afraid to drive or pull an RV at night, I think there are too many risks being on the road with a large, heavy vehicle that it doesn't make risk taking worth it.. of course, truckers do it all the time, but I never found it necessary to drive at night. I was never in such a rush to get somewhere that I needed to do so. That's just one man's opinion. ;)

In very hot weather I drive at night, it's more comfortable for the Collies and I.

4x4van wrote:
Seriously?

Yes.

2oldman wrote:

4x4van wrote:
Not sure what the fear is.

With all the fears witnessed on here every day: propane on when driving, refer on when fueling, ST tires, sanitizing water tank, carrying guns, camping near Mexico, using cruise control, problems with slides, solar in series, trusting GPS, 6v batteries, pets in the RV, wifi security... I don't think it's too hard to understand not wanting to drive in scorching hot temperatures. Nor do I want to drive when it's 30 below.

Seriously? Not a single thing you've listed should cause "fear". Inconvenience, annoyance, perhaps...but fear? Let's see...30 years RVing, I've driven with propane on the entire time (the RV is made to do so), I fuel with my refer on (opposite side of RV), I have a MH, but my enclosed trailer has ST tires and I've never had an issue with them, I've never sanitized my water tank (yet I make a habit of drinking from it!), I usually carry my gun, I often camp near Mexico, I've had only one minor problem with my slide, I don't have solar other than a small trickle charge unit, I use GPS all the time but my common sense takes priority, 6v batteries are great, our dog absolutely loves traveling in the RV, I only use secure WiFi... Oh, and I regularly drive in 110-115+ degree heat. Fear? If all of that (or any of that) actually causes fear, then perhaps RVing is not your cup of tea. :E

4x4van wrote:
Not sure what the fear is.

With all the fears witnessed on here every day: propane on when driving, refer on when fueling, ST tires, sanitizing water tank, carrying guns, camping near Mexico, using cruise control, problems with slides, solar in series, trusting GPS, 6v batteries, pets in the RV, wifi security... I don't think it's too hard to understand not wanting to drive in scorching hot temperatures. Nor do I want to drive when it's 30 below.

If your equipment is in good shape you will not have any problems with the heat. The biggest issue will be the interior temperature of the RV if you are not able to run the AC while traveling, it will be so hot that it will not be comfortable for sleeping for hours.