โAug-20-2020 07:02 PM
โAug-21-2020 10:39 AM
wapiticountry wrote:
An evaporative cooler will make things worse, not better. It would counteract the air conditioning system that actually removes moisture as part of the cooling process. What might help a bit would be to spray the outside of the rig with water occasionally. The tradeoff would be a whole lot of hard water staining. Covering the windows with reflective sun shades and having the AC units cleaned and serviced would be my first steps.
โAug-21-2020 09:07 AM
valhalla360 wrote:Yes and don't start in the morning when you wake up. A/C needs to run all night probably set at 68 or lower. Put an extra blanket on if by some chance you get chilly. Never stop the A/C from running.
Run both units and try to get it cold in the morning, so hopefully, you only lose ground slowly over the course of the day.
โAug-21-2020 08:17 AM
โAug-21-2020 07:57 AM
pianotuna wrote:An evaporative cooler will make things worse, not better. It would counteract the air conditioning system that actually removes moisture as part of the cooling process. What might help a bit would be to spray the outside of the rig with water occasionally. The tradeoff would be a whole lot of hard water staining. Covering the windows with reflective sun shades and having the AC units cleaned and serviced would be my first steps.
I'd be tempted to get a mist system to assist the air conditioners. There are some that do 1/2 gallon per hour per nozzle.
The only place in my RV world where I tripped a breaker, inside my rv, was on Mesa AZ on July 29.
If you have a way to monitor voltage--set the fridge to propane--and try running just one air conditioner on the 15 amp shore power. If the voltage stays at 108 or above--then you are fine. Do check voltage often.
Do you have a tarp you could place over the front windshield? If not, pick one up at a dollar store.
โAug-21-2020 07:26 AM
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โAug-21-2020 06:10 AM
A1ARealtorRick wrote:azrving wrote:
AC cant drop the temp 45 degrees. Maybe 20 at best if well insulated etc
Yup, 20 degrees is it. If it's 115 outside all you can do is try to enjoy the cool 95-degree comfort of being inside, while you pull out the map and determine your next destination!
โAug-21-2020 05:48 AM
โAug-21-2020 05:13 AM
azrving wrote:
AC cant drop the temp 45 degrees. Maybe 20 at best if well insulated etc
โAug-21-2020 04:38 AM
Scottiemom wrote:Putting the bubble insulation on the back walls of the cabinets is a good idea. I haven't thought of that. Our pantry and closets get HOT.
It was recommended we put the silver bubble wrap (insulation) in the windows. It's available at Lowe's or Home Depot. We did that and it helped immensely. If you are in the area a lot, I would even line your cabinets with it. I have not done that, but people say it helps a lot to keep not only heat, but cold from permeating the coach.
โAug-21-2020 04:20 AM
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โAug-21-2020 03:57 AM
helenozee wrote:
Last weekend I spent four days living in my RV, parked in front of my daughter's house in Phoenix, AZ.
โAug-21-2020 03:57 AM
โAug-21-2020 03:45 AM