| Summer is sizzling. Even in the mountains | | | | Portable Fans. Battery operated mini fans can be |
| temperatures are shooting up to the mid-90s during the | | | | clipped on to bed frames or onto lights for a direct |
| day. With more and more people heading out in their | | | | shot of cooler air. They can also be used to move air |
| RVs for vacation times, people are asking ‘how do | | | | out of places such as kitchen. When cooking, keep |
| we stay cool in our camper, our travel trailer or our | | | | windows and doors open to allow the heat out. |
| Class A RV?' Not to worry, we have answers for | | | | Jump in a lake. It's not going to keep your RV cool, but |
| you. | | | | it will help you cool down. Staying at RV campgrounds |
| Air Conditioning. In the heat and humidity of summer, | | | | that have swimming pools or camping close to the |
| sometimes there is no other way to stay cool in your | | | | ocean or to lakes will let you jump in and cool down |
| travel trailer or RV than with an air conditioning unit. | | | | any time you need. |
| There are hundreds of units that can easily be installed | | | | Cold showers. Along the same lines, taking a cold |
| in an RV. Some units operate on solar energy while | | | | shower before bedding down can help you fall asleep |
| others utilize a standard 12-volt system for operation. | | | | faster and bring your body temperature down for a |
| RV Windshield Covers. These are great not just for | | | | good night's sleep. Drinking cold drinks will also help |
| staying cool while camping, but are great when RVs | | | | keep you cool. The hotter it gets, the more important it |
| are stored outside. They help protect the interior for | | | | is to stay hydrated. |
| the sun's UV rays which can cause fading and color | | | | If it gets too hot in your travel trailer, fifth wheel or RV, |
| damage. While camping, they help prevent the RV | | | | you have the option of utilizing any of the above or |
| from absorbing the sun's rays, keeping the interior | | | | driving to a cooler location. A few more tips would be |
| cooler. | | | | to park in a shady area. Staying out of the sun will help |
| Awnings and window shades. RV awnings and | | | | keep the RV cool. Never leave pets alone in an RV in |
| window shades are another great way to keep the | | | | the summer even with an RV window shade or |
| summer sun out. By opening windows and blinds at | | | | awnings. They can overheat and dehydrate quickly. If |
| night and letting cool air in, then closing windows and | | | | it's too hot for you, it's too hot for your pets. |
| blinds during the day, it helps keep the cool air inside | | | | Remember to open windows when there's cool air |
| and insulates against the heat, helping keep | | | | and keep them closed and shaded during the hottest |
| temperatures down. | | | | hours of the day. |