No, sir, this isn’t a run-of-the-mill post about keeping your RV cool in the summer.

Instead, these are tangible, actionable steps you can take to get cooler when it’s hot outside (and inside).

Some of these are more affordable than others, but they are all pretty cheap outside of adding a second (or third) AC unit to your camper.

Without further ado, let’s dive into how to keep an RV cool in the heat!

We’re starting with the extremely obvious and probably most well-known solution. Reflectix is one of the most commonly used tools for keeping your RV from turning into an oven.

Reflectix is a double-sided reflective film with air bubbles in the middle (similar to a car shade).

It can be cut and placed in all windows that face the sun. Putting some in the back and tops of your upper cabinets can be a touch helpful as well.

You could also tape the Reflectix to the outside of your windows.

The stuff is easy to cut, easy to store, and easy to place in windows.

It’s a very cheap fix! You can find rolls of Reflectix in big-box hardware stores. They also sell on Amazon.

Hopefully, you just rolled your eyes. As in, I hope you thought this one up on your own. Still, it’s often overlooked.

This is the #1 best way to keep your camper cool on a hot day aside from chasing elevation. Chasing elevation costs more in gas money and time.

If you can park in the shade for even half of the day, that’s better than nothing.

See what you can do.