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 In general, [[hvac:solar_ac|air conditioning with solar power]] is impractical.  [[hvac:ventilation|Ventilation]], on the other hand, is nearly-mandatory. In general, [[hvac:solar_ac|air conditioning with solar power]] is impractical.  [[hvac:ventilation|Ventilation]], on the other hand, is nearly-mandatory.
  
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 +Since the van has wheels, many vandwellers [[camping:snowbirding|follow mild weather]].
 ===== Keeping Cool ===== ===== Keeping Cool =====
  
-Aside from obvious things like parking in the shade, vehicle color has a very large impact on how hot the interiors can get. A Ford dealer in Texas [[https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/ordering-question-about-color.86639/#post-1130220|took measurements of a bunch of identical Ford Transits]] when sitting in the sun, and found that the Silver and White vans were the coolest (114-118 degrees) while the hottest was the dark grey (at **142** degrees).+Vehicle color has a very large impact on how hot the interiors can get. A Ford dealer in Texas [[https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/ordering-question-about-color.86639/#post-1130220|took measurements of a bunch of identical Ford Transits]] when sitting in the sun, and found that the Silver and White vans were the coolest (114-118 degrees) while the hottest was the dark grey (at **142** degrees).  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_2lsMXR|Other tests]] have come up with similar results.
  
 Reflective sun shades for the windows can make a large difference, especially when paired with ventilation.  A list of custom sun shade makers is found on the [[hvac:insulation|Insulation]] page. Reflective sun shades for the windows can make a large difference, especially when paired with ventilation.  A list of custom sun shade makers is found on the [[hvac:insulation|Insulation]] page.
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 The next easiest way is to run a [[electrical:generator|generator]]. You will likely need something in the 3,000 watt range. The next easiest way is to run a [[electrical:generator|generator]]. You will likely need something in the 3,000 watt range.
  
-It's //possible// to run A/C off of a battery bank, but you're going to spend //tens of thousands// of dollars to make it happen.  https://faroutride.com/12v-air-con/+It's //possible// to [[hvac:solar_ac|run A/C off solar]], but you're going to spend //tens of thousands// of dollars to make it happen. 
  
 ===== Evaporation cooling ===== ===== Evaporation cooling =====
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