WHAT TO DO IF YOUR RV AIR CONDITIONER STOPS WORKING?

May. 15 2022 Airstream RVs By Julie

If you have planned your vacation for the summer season in RV then you will face some challenging situations of extreme heat. So, you guys must be having some arrangements before going on a trip so that you guys can even enjoy your trip without heat or hot weather or if in case the Air conditioner stops working. While you are traveling you have to be prepared for all the hurdles and everything. So, in this article, we will briefly explain what to do in this situation.

WHAT WE SHOULD WHEN THE RV’s AIRCONDITIONER OIS NOT WORKING:

Following are some of the conditions that frequently occur when the air conditioner is not working properly:

1: AC not turning on:

There are multiple things to think about while you are over a trip or especially when you are on a road and these electronic devices have no specific time to stop working. So, whenever you will face any sort of issue like this then you should check the power first and ensure that none of the breakers are tripped. Also, try to find out the actual issue and then start working over it. But, if everything checks out then you should reset the AC units.

2: RV AC is repeatedly turning on:

This is the most common issue that most travelers face but there is not anything to worry about, if the coil over the rooftop AX system becomes frozen then there are some chances that this might be responsible for AC repeatedly turning on and off. While the other reason is that it can also happen because of the dirty air filter and especially when the humidity is high.

3: RV AC leaks:

Next to the RV ACs usually have power issues which is probably the biggest issue and usually, people experience a leaky system. It might happen when it is dry as well as in rain. It can also cause some damage to your RV as well.

4: RV fan insulator:

If you guys are using your AC inside the RV then insert a foam insulator inside the vent fan area as it’s beneficial for keeping out the heat. When the AC’s cooling becomes low then you guys should check this fan first.

ALTERNATIVES OF RV AIR CONDITIONER:

If in case the AC stops working and you won’t find any solution to fix it then the following are some of the alternatives for RV AC:

2: Shades:

This is considered one of the best and best alternatives of AC that keeps the heat to stay away from or keeps your RV cooler aside from chasing elevation. As you know that chasing elevation is expensive. But, parking your RV inside a shade will be an ideal option for you.

2: Smart window orientation:

If you have a bigger window in your RV that will change the atmosphere from inside then you should park the window side of the RV in shade. As it will keep it cooler inside otherwise if you will park it over the sunnier side then the hot temperature inside the RV will rise, it will let the RV stay cool and you won’t feel to have AC.

Thermal insulation blinds:

These blinds are extremely important at night as they block all the lights, from wherever that light is coming from it will be hidden. This magical blind will be placed over your windshield and van windows as well for keeping all the people prevented from the light. They are available in various sizes their purpose is not only to maintain the temperature as well inside the campervan.

Use a canopy to shade:

It is a great but easy as well as affordable solution for keeping your RV cool, you guys need to attach a huge tarp over the top of the south side of your RV and keep it secure over down at the ground with the help of stakes, etc. It’s better to make some space between an RV and tarp. This is how it will protect your RV from the heat by setting its direction and it is also considered a great alternative.

Hope you all have enjoyed reading the entire article, follow the tips that are mentioned earlier that are surely helpful while facing these kinds of situations.