{"id":11550,"date":"2023-12-05T17:01:15","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T00:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=11550"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:09:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T22:09:24","slug":"how-to-keep-rv-cool-in-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-keep-rv-cool-in-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Beat the Heat: Smart Strategies for How to Keep RV Cool in Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With summer 2023 making records as the hottest summer to date<\/a> (and year-round temperatures on the steady incline)<\/em>, it’s no surprise why RVers are struggling to keep their rig cool when temperatures peak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although RVs are insulated and often have roofs that reflect heat, the walls and insulation of an RV tend to be thin<\/strong>, which makes them prone to overheating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, the air conditioner often ends up operating all day, every day<\/em>, resulting in high energy bills. If you want to avoid these high energy bills (and an overheated RV), finding other strategies to keep your RV cool this summer is important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optimal RV Placement for Shade and Air Flow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Where and how you park your RV has a big impact on how cool it will stay<\/strong>. For example, parking in direct sunlight with no shade throughout the day will force your AC to operate until the sun goes down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To reduce cooling costs, look for campsites that get full to partial shade during the day. It’s also best to orient your RV so that the afternoon sun is on your rig’s left and front side. Finally, look for a spot with plenty of airflow so that you can open your windows and get fresh air in the afternoons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utilizing Awnings and Sunscreens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Your RV is designed with an awning for a reason, and it’s not just so that you can sit outside in the rain. While this is one of its purposes, your awning will also provide shade to a large portion of one side of your rig. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can increase the amount of shade an awning provides by investing in a sunshade<\/a>. Sunshades attach to the awning and extend to the ground, essentially offering double the shade. While an awning and sunshade won’t cool down your entire camper, it will do wonders for the side near the front door. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For insight into top-rated RV awnings, RV sunshades, and RV sunscreens, check out Camping World’s recommendations.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enhancing Your RV’s Ventilation System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Your RV’s air conditioner is responsible for the bulk of the work when it comes to cooling down the inside of your rig. However, you can give your AC a break by investing in a high-quality ventilation system for your RV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, the stock fan that comes in most RVs isn’t powerful enough<\/strong> to get the job done, so you should consider replacing it with one of the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n