How to cool off the Tent in the summer

webcrawler
webcrawler Member Posts: 133
in Modifications & Upgrades
I loved the new side tent, but wanted a way to cool it down some in the summer.  I found this window fan fits perfectly in the window with the screen pulled down to hold it in place.  It is an A/C fan and you can plug it into the outside electrical outlets.  It moves enough air to cool the tent down nicely with all of the flaps shut and the A/C unit on high.  It has controls on both sides so you can control it from inside or outside the camper.  You have to use all of the expansion blocks to make it fit, but it fits perfectly in the side window.   It is very quite in operation but of course the A/C unit is quite loud.

Now you have to be realistic, on 90+ degree weather in the hot sun it can only do so much.  However, I tested it on a 92 degree summer day just as the sun set and it dropped the temp (and humidity) in the tent down to a much more comfortable 80 degrees.  This would make it far more comfortable for anyone sleeping in the tent.  We ate dinner out there and it was quite pleasant.  We zipped up the flaps and took a 30 minute walk and it was quite pleasant when we got back.

I left the door open to better circulate the air.  I also love the folding foot step with he tent.

Link to the fan on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EKW4TBK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Kennesaw, Georgia

2016 Silver/Black T@B M@x S with Scuba Black interior.  2015 Lincoln MKC AWD 2.0L Ecoboost tow vehicle. Tekonsha Prodigy wireless Brake Controller.

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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Webcrawler, Your tent looks white and bright from the inside.  Is the tent body silver?
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    Looks the same as mine. Mine is silver too.
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    I checked out the forum store and Pahaque and the tent body's are all silver/gray.  Swear I saw a white version at the campground at Tearstock this past summer - not in the main Tearstock area, but in another area.  Thought it may be cooler...
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • webcrawler
    webcrawler Member Posts: 133
    It is silver.  The sun was bright when I took the picture...
    Kennesaw, Georgia

    2016 Silver/Black T@B M@x S with Scuba Black interior.  2015 Lincoln MKC AWD 2.0L Ecoboost tow vehicle. Tekonsha Prodigy wireless Brake Controller.
  • Michigan_Mike
    Michigan_Mike Member Posts: 2,858
    Nice set-up!  It's too bad there isn't a way to use the trailer step with the screen room set-up.  
    Mike - Elmira, Mi / 2019 T@B 400 / 2021 Chevy Silverado LTZ
  • TabberJohn
    TabberJohn Member Posts: 588

     Cool idea! B)

    2015 T@B Max S (White/Silver) -> 2014 Ford Escape 2.0L (turbo, AWD, factory tow)
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    TabberJohn said:

     Cool idea! B)

    *groan*
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • Cozyshack
    Cozyshack Member Posts: 5
    When using the tent do you lose the use of your entry step or is there a way to modify so you can still use the step?
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    The tent has a skirting that conceals the fold out step area and you need a portable step.  The awning does not have a flooring, so the folding Tab step is available to use.  
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio

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