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Originally Posted by Spinner24

I think I misled ya, when driving the rv it got to 101* inside. The coach is freezing when we are parked, but intolerable when driving in the afternoon heat and engine heat. Today Thor told me I can not add a 3rd ac and to make sure the engine has the proper insulation. The unit is two years old, shouldn't have they made sure? Any ideas from anyone how to stay cool while driving with Gen on and both ac's going?

I have TWO works for you.... Insulation and Ceramic Window Tint. These did wonders for my RV.

Since you have a DP your not going to have a Dog house and I would think the engine would be well insulated (but perhaps you can add more?).

Are you running your generator while driving? Most likely you are if your roof A/C's are on. Check to see if you have a lot of heat radiating up in the area and add a ton of heat rejecting insulation (like Dynomat) then follow with a thicker 3/4 inch "Fat Mat". Check for any crack or seam anywhere in the RV .... Esp around the cab area and doors/ windows.

Check your slides (I think you have 4?) Perhaps the seals are not working properly when pulled in?? Lots of air loss there.

Tint ALL your window with "Clear Ceramic Tint". Its acully "15%" but you can barely notice it. The factory windows (at least on the lesser Gas RV's) are tinted in color only. They DO not reject any UV rays. I added cermic window tint to ALL of my windows and it did wonders. I could not believed the differnce.

But you MUST DO THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. Each state differs. But since you really cant see the tint no one will notice (except you since your not squinting as much and less heat).

Have tint installed over ALL the windows (tinted and non tinted). IMO its worth the price plus will keep your interior looking like new much longer and better for your skin (where did that skin spot come from?).