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  • #106438
    jonorangesky
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    We’re off on a long road trip in the Summer (mid June to mid August) taking in Croatia and the islands, Italy and France. We’ve got a VW T4 Bilbo conversion and a khyam awning.

    Anyone got any thoughts about how to stay cool at night for sleeping? (I thinking it could be pretty hot in Croatia and Italy in July). We’ll always try to park in the shade and sometimes sleep in the awning some nights.

    We really don’t want to install air conditiong but if anyone has experience and hints and tips for staying cool (efficient fans they’ve tried, other ideas) I’d love to hear from you. We don’t always want to hook up as not doing so gives us more camping place options.
    Cheers
    Jon

    #124991
    mgroadster
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    If the main body of the
    If the main body of the camper is open to the cab, you can get insulated reflector sheets taylored to the cab windows. These will go some way to keeping the heat out and combined with good insulation should achive a lower temp.

    #124992
    mgroadster
    Participant

    If the main body of the
    If the main body of the camper is open to the cab, you can get insulated reflector sheets taylored to the cab windows. These will go some way to keeping the heat out and combined with good insulation should achive a lower temp.

    #124993
    mgroadster
    Participant

    If the main body of the
    If the main body of the camper is open to the cab, you can get insulated reflector sheets taylored to the cab windows. These will go some way to keeping the heat out and combined with good insulation should achive a lower temp.

    #124995
    mgroadster
    Participant

    If the main body of the
    If the main body of the camper is open to the cab, you can get insulated reflector sheets taylored to the cab windows. These will go some way to keeping the heat out and combined with good insulation should achive a lower temp.

    #124998
    Darren
    Keymaster

    As mgroadster says, the
    As mgroadster says, the reflector screens are great for keeping the sun out during the day.
    If you are staying on campsites then keep the windows open, but put up insect screens to keep them out.
    if you have hookup then consider a small cooler. There are some good small ones available.

    #124999
    Darren
    Keymaster

    As mgroadster says, the
    As mgroadster says, the reflector screens are great for keeping the sun out during the day.
    If you are staying on campsites then keep the windows open, but put up insect screens to keep them out.
    if you have hookup then consider a small cooler. There are some good small ones available.

    #125001
    Darren
    Keymaster

    As mgroadster says, the
    As mgroadster says, the reflector screens are great for keeping the sun out during the day.
    If you are staying on campsites then keep the windows open, but put up insect screens to keep them out.
    if you have hookup then consider a small cooler. There are some good small ones available.

    #125003
    Darren
    Keymaster

    As mgroadster says, the
    As mgroadster says, the reflector screens are great for keeping the sun out during the day.
    If you are staying on campsites then keep the windows open, but put up insect screens to keep them out.
    if you have hookup then consider a small cooler. There are some good small ones available.

    #125005
    jonorangesky
    Participant

    Will certainly make a purchase!
    Yes, thanks mroadster and darren, I will most certainly get some reflector screens for sure before we head off. Anyone come across an efficient and effective 12V fan to get the air moving around on a still night? I can imagine a small cooler would work well, but in the main, we won’t be hooking up

    #125007
    jonorangesky
    Participant

    Will certainly make a purchase!
    Yes, thanks mroadster and darren, I will most certainly get some reflector screens for sure before we head off. Anyone come across an efficient and effective 12V fan to get the air moving around on a still night? I can imagine a small cooler would work well, but in the main, we won’t be hooking up

    #125009
    jonorangesky
    Participant

    Will certainly make a purchase!
    Yes, thanks mroadster and darren, I will most certainly get some reflector screens for sure before we head off. Anyone come across an efficient and effective 12V fan to get the air moving around on a still night? I can imagine a small cooler would work well, but in the main, we won’t be hooking up

    #125011
    jonorangesky
    Participant

    Will certainly make a purchase!
    Yes, thanks mroadster and darren, I will most certainly get some reflector screens for sure before we head off. Anyone come across an efficient and effective 12V fan to get the air moving around on a still night? I can imagine a small cooler would work well, but in the main, we won’t be hooking up

    #125013
    Darren
    Keymaster

    I have one of the following
    I have one of the following fans fitted to the ceiling of my van. It’s a little noisier than I’d like, but pretty good
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12volt-6-All-metal-car-caravan-boat-motorhome-Fan-Motorama-Hull-/320899127325?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item4ab714181d#ht_500wt_965

    #125015
    Darren
    Keymaster

    I have one of the following
    I have one of the following fans fitted to the ceiling of my van. It’s a little noisier than I’d like, but pretty good
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12volt-6-All-metal-car-caravan-boat-motorhome-Fan-Motorama-Hull-/320899127325?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item4ab714181d#ht_500wt_965

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