cheap a/c 'ice chest" make..??

Ok we are still in prep mode with out camper..

I am spending a lot of time trying to prepare for a trip in 3 to 4 weeks..

We were hoping to take our animals along, but it seems our A/C is just unable to bring the PUP to a temp that we are comfortable with for our animals..

I have a thermometer in the Pup.. it is pretty steady at 90 or more degrees inside..

THAT want work.

We have bought the "GIZMOS" (it should be here by Wednesday)
We have used "reflextix" in the windows..

NOW for those long summer heat days..I am thinking of making one of these to help. .

I am assuming they always have ICE at a campground?

Anybody ever try one?

Cools for 5 hours.. seems like a good plan?

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HI Matt.. we have in the direct sun right now.. but went to our local camp ground and I am certainly going to put it in the shade there..

It was 96 today, with the heat index it was 106.

inside the PUP before I turned on the a/c it was 110..

quote: Is it possible that the ac isn't functioning properly?

I don't think so??

The A/C is blowing cold air.. it is just SOO hot here at this time of year. One time it got down to 86, but Mostly it stayed in the high 90s

Personally I am ok with it being 85 or so. Plus we could always get involved in something during the day.. swimming.. etc..... as long as night time is better..

. I way just trying to find a way to make more comfortable for my animals.

I think we are just going to have to wait to the FALL to take them with us anywhere..

I am going to try the cooler Idea.. just to see if it makes a difference..

 

HI JPBAR : )

I already got the REFLECTIX in the windows.. the GISMOS should be here this week..

I do hope that makes a difference.. ugg..

 

Guess I need a scientist for that one.. LOL

That would suck for sure..

I'll have to get back with you on that one. : )

 

Thinking about it a little more I suppose if you ran such a thing all the time. and the PUP never had any time to DRY out.. then I suppose it could cause a mold and mildew problem.. ummm

 

HI WrkrBee.. nice to meet you.. I see you are in SC too. : ).. We are very new to the camping world. Haven't even got my PUP out of the back yard yet.. lol

I really don't know what size our AC is..?? I will check tomorrow..

Could you tell me what is a "A SMALL SWAMP COOLER"?

thanks

 

aww is this it? Pretty much the same idea I think : )

 

HI Wrkerbee. unfortunately I can't see the image..... I will try and look it up at Walgreens..

thanks

 

HI sawdusty,

Well having water drip off my walls is certainly something I don't want..
And it certainly is the Humidity here that makes everything worse.

Thanks for your input..
Donna

 

HI Sneezer...

Well now... you might have a market for those things. LOL

I will certainly park in the shade.. I already picked out our camp site at the KOA camp, and intend to go when One of the 5 lots are available.. We also got the 'reflextix" for the windows and waiting on the GIZMOS..
OUR awning is in the shop being repaired.. Hopefully with that combination it will a helps with the coolness of the PUP.. I should know by the end of the week..

I don't expect to have the coolness of home, but I was hoping to do a little closer to 80 inside the pup..
We arn't young pups anymore, LOL....58 and 56(him) but I love the being outdoors...

Thanks donna