AC on when the RV is parked/stored outdoors….Summerizing?

[Rich W.]

Its been hot here the last few weeks, basically ever since we got home from our last trip at the beginning of August, topping out two days ago at 117°, over 105 for a couple weeks (outdoor thermometer is in the shade), and due to other circumstances, we can’t just run to the coast for cooler weather.

So. Since I don’t have indoor climate controlled storage I set my thermostat on 90 when parked to keep from cooking my interior (I measured the dash of my truck a few days ago at 170°!). But the downside is that Im putting a lot of hours on my AC units with temps well over 100° every day for weeks. I don’t like doing that but I think its preferable to overheating the interior.

What do you do?

PS - I am not including energy costs as a factor because Im only concerned about the condition of the coach.

 

[Neal]

Run the AC's and don't worry about hours on them. I personally believe NOT using things causes more harm THAN using things. This is why I also use my OASIS burner when probably not needed, I don't want diesel sitting in components gumming things up and want fluids moving.

 

[IowaRVer]

Its been hot here the last few weeks, basically ever since we got home from our last trip at the beginning of August, topping out two days ago at 117°, over 105 for a couple weeks (outdoor thermometer is in the shade), and due to other circumstances, we can’t just run to the coast for cooler weather.

So. Since I don’t have indoor climate controlled storage I set my thermostat on 90 when parked to keep from cooking my interior (I measured the dash of my truck a few days ago at 170°!). But the downside is that Im putting a lot of hours on my AC units with temps well over 100° every day for weeks. I don’t like doing that but I think its preferable to overheating the interior.

What do you do?

PS - I am not including energy costs as a factor because Im only concerned about the condition of the coach.

With guys like you using the grid… no wonder we are hearing of rolling brownouts and all the EV owners are being told not to charge their cars in CA! (Just kidding)

 

[Rich W.]

Actually I have an 8kw solar plant here just to cover my excesses….
and 1575 on the coach too, but that doesn't come into play, although it does keep me charged and run everything else when not plugged in.

Also have a Polaris Ranger EV that runs for free charged from solar, and a charging station for friends and family with EVs. Not that I care about the cost, emissions, or any ofher “issues” - its just a hobby.

 

[AbdRahim]

I only have 30A at home, so I leave one A/C on at 77*. This, along with two small dehumidifiers help to keepthe humidity down, as well.

 

[Rich W.]

I only have 30A at home, so I leave one A/C on at 77*. This, along with two small dehumidifiers help to keepthe humidity down, as well.

Humidity is one thing we dont have much of. 12% today.

 

[RKins]

I leave the front AC on, set to 75 to keep the humidity down in our coach as it sits on it's pad next to our house. I added a 50A outlet for the coach to plug into.

 

[Boat Bum]

I live in New England.