Supplemental AC

[mrp116]

My wife and owned a 2014 Jayco Whitehawk 28DSBH. When we ordered it, we ordered the upgraded AC unit and insulation package. We never had any issues with staying cool inside during the summer. A few months ago, we decided to sell our Whitehawk and take over my FIL's 2016 Jayco Jayflight 28 RLS because of not needing the bunks any longer. His camper is parked five spots down, at the same RV Park, where we have an annual lease on the lake. His camper (ours now) does not cool adequatley for us. This unit has the standard 13.5 BTU unit and no extra insulation package. What is the best way we can add supplemental AC to this camper? The air coming out of the unit is around 55 degrees. So I do not believe that the AC unit is faulty, but we are in full sun, and I suspect it has more to do with the insulation.

[wildtoad]

You could look into a window unit but they are ugly sticking out the side of a trailer, get a portable one and vent out a window.

Put awnings on every window, or reflective insulation on all windows, insulate all exterior cabinet walls and ceiling.

Get you old trailer back and convert bunks to storage.

[troubledwaters]

Put in a window unit.

[TomG2]

Some people mount a window ac in one of the windows if they are going to stay put fora few months. The tilt out escape window is the easiest since it simply swings up out of the way. A 6,000 btu unit with remote will be under $200 and more than accomplish what you need. In fact, you will be surprised to find that it cools almost as much as your rooftop unit in a quieter way.

[CA_Traveler]

Seal all leaks and add insulation on the windows will help.

[Old-Biscuit]

Upgrading to a 15K A/C Unit is less expensive then adding an additional A/C Unit especially with only 30A trailer

[mrp116]

We've thought about that, but we are looking for any less expensive options. We have two kids in college now, hence the need for not needing the bunks in the 28 DSBH any longer.

[deltabravo]

Upgrade to a 15k BTU A/C is one option.