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- | In general, [[hvac:|air conditioning with solar power is impractical]]. | + | In general, [[hvac:solar_ac|air conditioning with solar power]] is impractical. [[hvac: |
+ | ===== snowbirding ===== | ||
- | ===== generator or shore power ===== | + | Since the van has wheels, many vandwellers [[camping: |
+ | ===== Keeping Cool ===== | ||
- | FIXME | + | Vehicle color has a very large impact on how hot the interiors can get. A Ford dealer in Texas [[https:// |
- | The | + | Reflective sun shades for the windows can make a large difference, especially when paired with ventilation. |
+ | ===== Air Conditioning ===== | ||
+ | The most practical way to run A/C is by [[electrical: | ||
- | ===== massive solar ===== | + | The next easiest way is to run a [[electrical: |
+ | It's // | ||
- | + | ===== Evaporation cooling | |
- | ===== evaporative coolers | + | |
- | [[http:// | + | |
- | Evaporative coolers, sometimes called //swamp coolers//, are an option in areas with low humidity. | + | |
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- | Water consumption for a van-sized space is about 1 quart/hour of cooling.((http:// | + | |
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- | The main manufacturer of RV swamp coolers is [[https:// | + | |
+ | This topic has [[hvac: |