Keeping Cool

CMart
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edited July 2017 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

Having just returned from 6 sweltering weeks in the South of France, I am looking for a method of keeping the caravan cool.  Has anyone used a "Transcool Portable Evaporative Cooler" and if so what do you think of it?

Regards

Colin

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  • Pippah45
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    edited July 2017 #2

    Colin I think that's what Merve was talking about in the thread - surviving without ehu.  I have put it on my wish list! 

  • Merve
    Merve Forum Participant Posts: 2,333
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    edited July 2017 #3

    Hi Colin, yes I have a Transcool - expensive but I find it really useful as I am one of those unfortunate dudes who only have to move in hot weather and I perspire aggressively!! Just had 3 weeks in Dorset and it was HOT- The transcool (and I believe I'm correct in this) runs at 15degs below the ambient temperature . The other advantages with it is that it takes very little power, you can put things like Teatree oil, Olbas oil etc and have a sweet smelling van( not suggesting for one minute that yours doesn't smell sweet!!!)! It's fairly quiet but at max revs you know it's there. Not a bad product at all but it's all about evaporation. A regular spray with a spray bottle and a 12v fan might help too! 

  • IanTG
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    edited July 2017 #4

    Try googling "Cool my Camper". I have one, and never used it yet (apart from test). It's a two unit Air-con unit. One sits inside a window, the other outside, with a thin umbilical cord connecting.  

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  • Pippah45
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    edited July 2017 #6

     Transcool is not so expensive or bulky it would appear - but maybe not as good either? 

  • Buddysdad
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    edited July 2017 #7

    We used our transcool last year in the south of France when temps were reaching 36 degrees. Although not as cooling as  normal air con ( I guess),  its use meant that we were able to use the van during the day, and could sleep comfortably at night. Was also useful to aim at a really hot dog.

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