Not to worry, there's nothing wrong with your AC it's just overwhelmed. It's not like cooling a small car, it's more like cooling a small apartment and vehicle air conditioners were not designed for this large of a job.
Dave Willis from Hudsonville, Michigan decided to help out his AC/heating unit by limiting the space it had to heat or cool.
He says it really makes a difference.Dave went to Home Depot and purchased a curtain rod and mounted it behind the driver and passenger seats.
He put the rod close to the top of the ceiling and attached curtain rings and a curtain.
Now when he runs the heater or the AC, more of the air stays in the driver/passenger cabin.Hang around I have more great ideas to share - Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing
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An even more energy-efficient way is to purchase already lined curtains, which are designed to keep heat or cold in or out.
The "Eclipse" brand can be found at Wal-Mart, or "Roc-Lon" brand can be found at department stores or on-line.
If you don't like the colors available, or already have your own curtains up, like Mr. Willis has, a separate liner can also be purchased and added to the existing curtains. You can sew it in or use velcro, to make it easier to clean the curtains when needed.
We're in the midst of redecorating our Class C, and we'll be using these curtains and liners for ours.
Great idea...but...if you have a class C unit and a rear view window you generally use the rear window to keep tabs on what is behind you and if you are towing, your toad. In some states it is illegal to block your vision out the rear window. I'm not saying that you will be pulled over, but to me it seems like at least a simi safety issue.
We also hung drapes. When we pulled into Bullhead City, AZ and the temperture was 117 we were still comfortable in the cockpit. The drapes also double as a nighttime screen so that the window drapes can stay open.
This simple remedy works very well and is inexpensive.
On a trip from Southern CA., to Tampa, FL., in July, 04, my generator was inoperative, and could not be repaired before we had to leave.
Installing the curtains and rod made the trip comfortable in the summer temps.
My wife made the first set of curtains (cheaper) and we purchased the second set from Wal-Mart.
Try it....you will like it!
Bee B. O'Neil
Full-timer currently in Bullhead City, AZ
If you have a Class C RV and a mirror on each door, why would you look way back there through the window. My bathroom is in the rear and has a small window. Is it against the law for me to hang a curtain across my passanger seats?There's a rear vision camera you can buy that mounts on the rear of the RV and a monitor on the dash.Myself, I never pay attention where I've been....Only where I'm agoin"
Good idea if you only have two traveling, but my kids and dogs probably wouldn't be too thrilled! Generator and ACs ran all summer and the cost was minimal. Winter isn't an issue either if you have a Winnebago with coach heat.
We have a Endura, Class C with entertainment center over the Driver/Passenger compartment. We cut a piece of lightweight plywood to fit the flat portion in front of the entertainment center, covered it with fleece and allowed enough fleece to reach the floor behind the seats. Very nice to keep cool in front when necessary and good insulation when there is ice on the windshield at night. Also serves as our privacy curtain.
Obviously we camp ALL year. EJA
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