spindrift Posted July 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 Folks, the A/C has always operated as advertised. I'm not interested in staying in an RV that has interior temps in the 78-80 degree range. I guess I'm spoiled, but I like my A/C. Quote 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 11 hours ago, spindrift said: I'm not interested in staying in an RV that has interior temps in the 78-80 degree range. The best answer then is to move the RV to at least get some shade from the desert sun and better yet, go where the temperatures are lower. I wish that I had a better answer. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted July 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 9 minutes ago, Kirk W said: I wish that I had a better answer. Me too! Quote 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 Just an observation, but it seems that many of the larger RVs now are coming with 3 A/C units so they can keep cool in warmer weather. This is one solution, but as a retired refrigeration engineer, it makes me wonder about the thought process of the manufacturers. Why don't they upgrade the insulation in the units and help conserve some energy. We have a 40ft HitchHiker Champagne with two 15 KBTUH units and we can maintain 77 degF in 109 degF temps in direct sun. It has a higher R value insulation and radiant heat barrier than the typical RV. Ken Quote Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted July 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 We very much enjoy our Arctic Fox; it's our second one. With that said, our good friends in the Northwest dropped the ball on this one. There's an imbalance in the system where the cool air from the more than adequate 13.5K unit in the bedroom area doesn't mix too well with the other, larger living area. The 13.5K unit is stand alone, not ducted, so you're relying entirely on thermodynamics to move air. I suppose I could place a larger fan on the floor of the bedroom area and push cool air to the rear but that's not a "clean" solution. Quote 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 We have an upright Dyson fan at top of our steps. It really isn't needed but DW likes a lot if air moving so we using it. They are slim and bladeless. Might help in your sisuation. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 8 hours ago, TXiceman said: Just an observation, but it seems that many of the larger RVs now are coming with 3 A/C units so they can keep cool in warmer weather. This is one solution, but as a retired refrigeration engineer, it makes me wonder about the thought process of the manufacturers. Why don't they upgrade the insulation in the units and help conserve some energy. Probably faster and cheaper to add the 3rd A/C than redesign rigs and train new building techniques using better insulation. I would appreciate more insulation though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Joyce Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 22 hours ago, TXiceman said: Just an observation, but it seems that many of the larger RVs now are coming with 3 A/C units so they can keep cool in warmer weather. This is one solution, but as a retired refrigeration engineer, it makes me wonder about the thought process of the manufacturers. Why don't they upgrade the insulation in the units and help conserve some energy. We have a 40ft HitchHiker Champagne with two 15 KBTUH units and we can maintain 77 degF in 109 degF temps in direct sun. It has a higher R value insulation and radiant heat barrier than the typical RV. Ken The customer can see the 3 air conditioners, while they can't see the better insulation. Since many buy with their eyes, this makes sense. for the manufacturer. Quote 2004 40' Newmar Dutch Star DP towing an AWD 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, Fulltimer July 2003 to October 2018, Parttimer now. Travels through much of 2013 - http://www.sacnoth.com - Bill, Diane and Evita (the cat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 (edited) Surprises me that the one with the best claimed insulation puts 3 units on theirs. Yes, talking abut DRV. Edited August 10, 2020 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 (edited) Back when I was going to get mad and build my own home on wheels I reasoned that since people don’t freeze or roast in the International Space Station it must have high performance insulation / shielding. I researched. I don’t remember who makes it but it was more than 50 cents a square foot 😳... Edited July 10, 2020 by noteven Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) Try buying some insulated thermal curtain panels. They look like regular curtains, just a finer mesh that resist heat transfer across them. You can find them in places like BB&B. I put these over my larger windows and hold them tightly in place against the window frame with small but strong magnets at the window frame screws. This traps in the heat that comes through the windows and the aluminum window frames, and significantly reduces the amount of heat flowing into my RV from sunlight. I bought the sheer white curtains to keep my RV from becoming a cave. It has worked well for me even on days that are over 100F. https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/smart-sheer-trade-insulated-crushed-voile-sheer-window-curtain-panel-and-valance/222114?keyword=insulated-curtain-panel-sheer Edited August 10, 2020 by Alan missed a word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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