Easy Ways To Keep Your RV Cool

As temperatures rise, it can be difficult to keep your RV cool and at the perfect temperature. Many of us may begin to worry that a new AC unit is needed. But this is not always the case. AC units generally last for many years. Consider these two solutions instead: AC maintenance and removing the burden on the AC. First, let’s look at what maintenance can be done.

Clean the condenser and evaporator coil

Both the condenser and evaporator coil should be cleaned every other year. However, we do not recommend cleaning this by yourself. Even with the AC power turned off, electrical hazards are still present. We recommend hiring a qualified AC technician to perform the cleaning.

Air Intake Filters

Your air intake filters must be cleaned regularly, possibly as often as every month or two depending on environmental conditions. This task can be completed by yourself and is fairly easy. Simply remove the air filters, wash them thoroughly, then replace them after they have dried.

Inspect the Roof Unit Shroud

The shroud helps maintain proper airflow throughout the AC unit. Unfortunately, it’s placement allows it to absorb the sun. The sunlight can cause the shroud to become brittle and crack. Perform an inspection of the shroud every year to look for cracks or deterioration. If any are found then we recommend replacing the shroud.

Keep Your Air Conditioning Enabled

Many RVers leave their RV with the AC off to save money on cooling expenses. However, this is one of the worst things to do for your AC unit. This allows the inside temperature to rise which makes it difficult to cool down when you return. The AC unit must work much harder to cool this down and it can cause deterioration over time. We recommend switching your AC unit to the enabled setting when leaving for the day.

Removing the Burden on the AC

Forcing the AC to work alone can be hard on the unit over time. Here are some easy ways to reduce the burden on your unit.

Parking Position

Where you park has a huge effect on the inside temperature of your RV. To reduce the temperature, we recommend parking in an area with shade. You should also try to face most of your windows away from the afternoon sun. This will naturally cool down your RV and reduce the burden on your AC unit.

Cook Outside

Cooking inside can cause heat from your stove or oven to gather inside. This heat will then be trapped and strain your AC unit. If you cook outside, the heat will stay where it belongs.

Leave the Fridge Alone

Refrigerators expel heat that can gradually warm up your RV. Frequent opening of the fridge decreases its effectiveness and causes it to expel more heat. We recommend opening the fridge only when necessary.

Sun Shade and Night Shade

If your RV has a sun shade and nightshade, use them. Both can be deployed at the same time which will help to naturally lower the temperature of your RV. Even if you only have a sun shade, use it.

We hope you enjoyed our list and will put these tips to good use. Remember to check out our website Kiefercampgrounds.com if you would like to book a site!