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06-29-2013, 08:05 PM
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AC runs hard to beat the heat
So the last time out we were at gulf shores state park and it was hot and humid! Spent the time in the pool to keep cool. I have a new solaire 26bhsk and the AC had a hard time of it. I searched and read that 10-15 degrees difference appears to be as good as it will get and to tell the truth at night it drove me under the covers but during the heat of the day it was warm in the camper, not as much as outdoors but still warm. So headed back to gulf shores for 4th of july and there are no trees due to hurricanes. I have two sun tarps i am going to string along the slide to break the sun there which should help, but, i thought of running my wifes sprinkler soaker hose across the roof to help cool down the hot roof some. think it will help or will people just look at me crazy. ( they probably do anyway so who cares!  
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06-29-2013, 08:46 PM
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Phat Phrog
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I know what you mean! I end up closing all the shades in the camper, and I make sure the foam inserts are in all the fan cut outs, and I keep the door closed to the bedroom and the garage. It helps a lot, but the air runs nearly non stop during a really hot day. I run the ceiling fan, plus one in the bedroom as well. One time I turned the air conditioner on in the bedroom trying to help the main living area....it was nice and cool in the bedroom for sure!
Sprinkler on the roof huh? Hmmmm now that's creative!
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06-29-2013, 10:59 PM
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I have a Solaire 269 bhdsk, I insulated all the windows and it a world of a difference!!!!
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06-29-2013, 11:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Marshmstr1
I have a Solaire 269 bhdsk, I insulated all the windows and it a world of a difference!!!!
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How?
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06-29-2013, 11:25 PM
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Went to lowes and got a 24"x 25' roll of foil/bubble insulation and cut to fit all my windows. Vents all have insulation and shower skylight. It made a world of difference.
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06-30-2013, 09:43 AM
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Simple and effective, I like that. Did you velcro in place or secure it in some way?
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06-30-2013, 09:48 AM
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I used double sided tape except on windows of main slide, for those the blinds hold them in position (even during travel) yet I can easily remove if we want blinds open/natural light. Example during spring/fall I remove or I'm in a site with nice shade.
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06-30-2013, 09:58 AM
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Very good idea.
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06-30-2013, 10:24 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
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We went to gulf shores last summer and dealt with the same thing. 2 - 15k units on a 36' class a, ran ALL day non stop, but at night you'd freeze. On the reflective bubble insulation, we just cut them a shade bigger than the window and they wedge in there quite nicely. All but one window in our MH is covered. Also insulated the AC return air box with the stuff, put on with spray adhesive. Makes the unit run more efficient. Our skylight is painted and insulated to block all light and heat there, plus all roof vents have MaxxAir II covers and pillow insulators. Ours will keep it at 70 deg in 100 deg weather now. One picture below of the AC return air box. You can see the skylight mod in my photo album.
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06-30-2013, 10:24 AM
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Site Team - Lou
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Awesome. I have tons of that bubble insulation left from my Air Conditioner Mod.
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06-30-2013, 10:39 AM
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Mod free 5er
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Made covers for our slide windows and it makes a tremendous difference in keeping the trailer cooler.
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06-30-2013, 10:42 AM
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herk, it was probably you I got the idea from. Now I gotta go back and add some more. You went even further than I did. Thanks for the pictures man.
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06-30-2013, 11:44 AM
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All, thanks for the ideas! and are easy to accomplish. I had a HTT before and we used the insulation on the bunk ends. but i am really surprised about insulating the ac as shown in the pictures. I would have thought it would be done already! Considering i live on the MS gulf coast heat is a constant and i definitely will tackle that task!
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06-30-2013, 01:58 PM
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Decided that while I was covering the ac like Herk did, I would also glue some to the cover. Can't hurt I hope.
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06-30-2013, 02:21 PM
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Seems like it'd be fine like that. Vents around condensor all open so why not.
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At least in Heaven, RVs will be perfect, and I won't have to keep fixing them.
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06-30-2013, 02:50 PM
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Jack of All Trades
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OC:
I did the same thing last weekend.
One of our hotter days, the heat about killed me.
When I got done I went in the TT and enjoyed my work.
Rick
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06-30-2013, 03:15 PM
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Previously I had covered the entire area between the discharge chute and the coils with screen wire to keep the mud daubers from making a home on the fan blades like they did on our previous ac. So that had to come off and then go back on. Hopefully everything will help the ac keep running at peak performance.
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06-30-2013, 03:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Made covers for our slide windows and it makes a tremendous difference in keeping the trailer cooler.
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Neat idea...
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06-30-2013, 04:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ragin Cajun
Neat idea...
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I have a 92" wide one we used on the back of our 08Flagstaff831RLSS that we no longer need if someone would like it. PM me.
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06-30-2013, 05:07 PM
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I broke out the insulation that i had left over from my HTT. it fit in the windows without tape or velcro, cut a little big and it fits inside the frame, easy to put on and take off. I also looked at the ac up top, it had 1/16" thick white foam. I covered it in insulation.
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