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Re: Adding insulation WITHOUT tearing up the rig??
wowens79 wrote: This may seem minor, but put some 3" foam in any skylight, or vent fan openings. It really made a difference in our camper in the bathroom. I was just looking into that- the bathroom skylight is the larger "bump up" type and I wanted to cover that, but wasn't sure what to use that would not get mildewy from showers. And the skylight in the bunkroom needs covering. I know they sell inserts for just that. But what type of foam do you use and where do you get yours? Thanks!619Views0likes0CommentsRe: Adding insulation WITHOUT tearing up the rig??
Timmac...Sweet shade set up! I wish they'd allow that where I stay! I guess I sacrifice shade for lake front. :/ Altho- there is a park or 2 along the river that allow shade structures like that if your monthly. I know the shade guy at the OC Marketplace (at the OC Fairgrounds swap meet) has been going out to the river area to do set ups. They have to be extremely well built due to the sudden micro-bursts of hurricane force winds that pop up out of the blue. I should ask if my park would allow that. Caveman Charlie... agree on that. We told the service guys to do just that. Also found out we DO have the larger A/C at 15k, so that's good.619Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ducted to non-ducted?
Following, as this is exactly what we're dealing with right now... My TT is at the service bay awaiting a price quote to add said 2nd A/C. I emailed Jayco with my VIN to ask if there are any allowances built in for the addition (wiring, framing). They should be getting back to me today. But no matter what, we WILL be adding a 2nd unit be it a proper roof mount, or schlepping a window A/C along with!!229Views0likes0CommentsRe: Adding insulation WITHOUT tearing up the rig??
opnspaces wrote: Are you looking for lakes you can overnight on, or just something close for the day. there's always San Vicente and El Capitan in Lakeside for day use, but you can't stay the night. Oh wow, I didn't know San Vicente finally reopened! It's been forever!! We overnight...we just leave the trailer at an RV park out at Havasu and go every other weekend for about 4 nights. It's a huge lake/river, it's never closed like El Cap or San Vicente, we can go as fast as we like, there's plenty of beaches and coves, etc... I mean, I wouldn't mind going to one for the day, but it's not a "destination lake" for that RV/boating experience.619Views0likes0CommentsRe: Adding insulation WITHOUT tearing up the rig??
I would LOVE to park in the shade...but this is the desert. There just isn't any! No trees or what have you. Anything I do for shade has to, 1: Look aesthetically tasteful due to park constraints, and 2: Not fly away or shred in the insane winds that pop up there in the desert. I did a quick search and found Exterior Window Solar Shades for RVs/Trailers...snap on would work best for our applications. Also found a few boondockers who venture out to Burning Man that have constructed a truss of sorts, up on top of their rig. It holds a solar shade cloth (sail shade) about a foot off the roof. You can use the truss posts to tie off more shades that anchor to the ground. Asked on of them how they constructed this truss/frame. Looks like aluminum posts somehow attached to the roof top, but can't see how, without disturbing the roof. Waiting for a reply. They say it really helps keep their old rig much cooler. Well, as cool as it can get w/o A/C in the blazing desert valley!619Views0likes0CommentsRe: Adding insulation WITHOUT tearing up the rig??
westend wrote: Since you're going to be in the same location for a spell, I'd suggest to install a window unit in the trailer. That can be as easy or as complicated as you'd like to make it. Done and done. We had a small window unit (5k BTUs) doing nothing, so we stuck it in the emergency exit window in the living room with a heavy duty tripod stand outside (not sure what it used to do; been sitting around forever. Prolly held a giant speaker). We fabricated a surround to seal it well from a pc of King Starboard we had laying around. We'll run the cord to the pole power with whichever A/C extension cord is the shortest that will reach (we carry the major appliance, hefty cords in everything from 3' to 15'). This will work for the short term until we can add the 2nd roof unit! Doesn't even look ghetto!:R620Views0likes0CommentsRe: Adding insulation WITHOUT tearing up the rig??
TxTiger wrote: X2 on dual hose. I use one at my house in areas to help the central unit, also has a heat pump heater. Both the air conditioning and heating works very well. Mine is a Whynter 14,000 BTU. $460 on Amazon. That's the one I was just looking at! So how do you plug it in; just into a regular plug in the coach? Or do you run it out the pole?620Views0likes0CommentsRe: Adding insulation WITHOUT tearing up the rig??
Thanks for all the advice! I went to the service guys and asked for an estimate to install another...we'll see! Liking that dual hose Port A/C! We vacay out there cuz that's where our boat is/it's cheap. Living in So Cal, ya gotta take what you can get! There are NO lakes we can use our boat on close. We ARE considering the ocean/San Diego- but it's expensive! After paying for the trailer space, boat slip and gas, WHEW! Plus, I don't love floating in salt like I do the fresh water lake. So we considered Big Bear, but there's that pesky money again! Plus that lake gets geechy and seems to evaporate while you're out on it till your dock is on dry land.320Views0likes0CommentsRe: Adding insulation WITHOUT tearing up the rig??
Found roof shading systems... ShadeRV.com or Evershade (but all I found for them was an older YT vid...no purchasing info. I can't get all ghetto with tarp/shade cloth install over the roof in the parks, so.... You'd think they'd plant a tree!323Views0likes0CommentsRe: Adding insulation WITHOUT tearing up the rig??
Researching adding a second roof mounted A/C to aid the original one... Someone told me my trailer has that option already stubbed in, as far as framing/bracing up there...we'll see. But for now, just need more insulation ideas.76Views0likes0Comments
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