Stay Cool in your New Travel Trailer

While the weather is starting to cool off, we’ll still have some warm days ahead of us, especially down here in sunny Florida. Granted, if you like to travel north, the weather will get a bit nippier, but you won’t be free of hot summer days quite yet. Because of this, you’ll want to make sure you’re still ready to keep your rig cool for when the weather forecast tells you to brace yourself for it. If you’re not quite sure what we mean, Copley’s RV has provided some tips for keeping your travel trailer cool without racking up the AC bill (or if you don’t have an air conditioner to help you out). Let us know if they work for you or if you need more advice. We proudly serve St. Lucie County, Palm Beach County, and Jupiter Farms, Florida. 

Parking in the Shade

If you can help it, try to be smart about where you park your RV. Try to find an area that’s already fairly well shaded. This will be easier or more difficult depending on the campground, but staying in the shade will naturally make your whole rig cooler. 

Also, figure out which way is west. The western, setting sun is generally the hottest kind of sun, because during the second portion of the day, you’re experiencing the heat from the sun and the heat from the earth after it’s been cooking all day. And your windows are going to amplify any heat that hits it, so park your travel trailer so the side with the most windows is facing away from the western sun. 

Ventilation and Air Flow

Sometimes, the sun heats up your travel trailer even if it’s fairly cool outside. Because of this, a lot of times simply getting air flowing through the interior is the best way to cool it off. Keep the windows open and, if it’s safe, the door as well (use the screen door if you have one). You might also want to place some fans around the interior to keep the air moving. Also open your vents, because heat rises so you’ll want somewhere for it to go.

Window Coverings

Back to your windows, we want to emphasize that the window glass is going to amplify the sun’s rays and heat up your RV faster. A great way to keep this from happening on particularly sunny days is to keep them covered. Something as simple as drawing the blinds can keep the heat out, but you can also cover them with reflective bubble insulation. This will bounce the rays back outside so they don’t hit the interior of your travel trailer.

Cooking

Sometimes, the best way to keep your travel trailer cool is to minimize the amount of heat you generate. Things like body heat and shower steam can add to what’s already being created from outside your trailer. Another big offender is cooking. At home, you no doubt avoid using the oven when it’s hot out because it can make your kitchen unbearable. The same holds for RVs. Even if you only have a stove and a microwave, trying to cook inside the vehicle can generate a lot of unwanted heat. Consider sticking with cold foods like sandwiches and salads. You can also take the cooking outside, like on a grill, or you can leave the campground altogether and try some of the local cuisine. 

At this point in the year, you may not have to work as hard to stay cool, but you’ll still want to be prepared, just in case. Always check the weather forecast for the area you’re going to be staying so you can plan accordingly. If you still need the right RV to take your family camping, stop by Copley’s RV and we’ll show you the models we have available right now, including lots of great new travel trailers. We welcome all current and future RV owners from St. Lucie County, Palm Beach County, and Jupiter Farms, FL.