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As the cold season is coming to an end, we’re nearing the warm summer season; a time where it’s way easier for people who are living the RV lifestyle.
After going through my first summer in an RV, I found some useful tips that helped prevent us from boiling in our camper.
Keep these tips in mind if you decide to camp during the warmer season or if this is your first time with RV living.
Now then, here’s how to keep your RV camper cool in the summer!
To keep the cool air in your camper, it’s important to insulate your windows. Most campers don’t have black out curtains, so insulation will help block the sun rays from seeping into your camper.
You can easily get insulation rolls for a great prize, especially when all you’ll have to do is cut it to size and tape it on your window.
Don’t forget: any skylights in your camper should also be insulated!
Thermal Insulation Roll
This insulation roll is 24’x10 ft and can be cut down to size for any of your needs!
There are going to be times where the AC unit built in your camper won’t be able to keep up with the heat. With most campers, you are able to install a second AC unit, but keep in mind that this type of work can cost you a few grand.
Luckily, I have a hack for you.
You can easily get your regular window AC unit and install it in your windows. This will lighten the load of your main AC and help keep your camper cool for the summer.
It will take some creativity to find ways to keep your AC in your window, but a simple Youtube search will do the trick!
Another issue you might run into is that some windows won’t allow you to take the screen completely out, which a way around this is to put the AC unit in an emergency window (where the window can come out completely).
We have one in our bedroom and another in the spare bedroom, but the one in the spare bedroom is utterly useless considering the bunk beds get in the way anyway (not the best layout in my opinion).
It’s understandable if you feel the need to keep your emergency window available, so do what will make you feel comfortable.
We just personally didn’t want to rip out the window screen for the sake of a temporary window AC unit.
Plus, it’s far more cost friendly!
GE Window Air Conditioner
This is the one we have and it’s really easy installation. It’s a good price for an air conditioner and it fits perfectly in our RV windows!
If you get really lucky at a campground, you might be able to park in the shade to save you from the sun rays.
For some campgrounds, you might be able to negotiate where you want to park your RV camper, but other times, you might just get stuck with whatever they give you, especially during their busy seasons.
If you do get a choice, try parking by some shade to save you the heat exhaustion!
Your awning can be another great source for shade, though keep in mind of the weather.
You’ll want to pull your awning in when it gets really windy or if a storm is coming, otherwise, your awning will get damage or completely rip off.
Yikes!
Cordless AC units are an option also and are just as budget friendly.
They are usually battery operated and some (if not, most of them) will require you to put in ice to run the cool air out of the unit.
If you don’t mind doing the extra work of keeping ice around, this can be a good option for you.
Cooking inside is going to really warm up the camper, so if you can, cooking outside will be best.
If you feel it’s too hot, try to cook in the evening when the sun starts to set.
Most people are usually outside when the weather is warmer anyways since it’s the prime time to grill and socialize with the people around you.
Not only that, it saves you on using your propane for the camper!
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