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how to keep cool without RV a/c 

how to keep cool without RV a/c 

by Dave Helgeson

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Yes, you can keep cool without a/c

Want to stay cool without an RV air conditioner? These cooling alternatives can keep you cool during hot spells.

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park in shade

Park your RV to take advantage of times when the sun, shade, view, prevailing wind, and slope, are to your advantage.

Position your patio awning to the south / southwest. This shades you during the hottest part of the day.

park to get patio shade

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cover where light gets in

It is best to cover them from the outside. RV vent pillows on the inside are also good insulation against heat.

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camp at altitude

Choose higher campgrounds. It is 3 degrees cooler for every 1,000 ft. of elevation gained.

Unplug electronics to avoid generating extra heat within the RV. This also helps conserve the house batteries

unplug electronic devices

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Replace your existing incandescent lights with energy-efficient LED lights. They emit less heat when operating.

switch to  LED lights

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Want more tips to keep cool without RV A/C?

(We can even show how to run your RV air conditioner without a campground  hook up)