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hvac:cooling [2022/01/25 22:09] princess_fluffypants [Keeping Cool] |
hvac:cooling [2022/06/03 14:28] frater_secessus [Cooling and Air Conditioning] |
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 ===== |
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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. |
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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. |