Too hot in KS for RTT camping...

[bigwapitijohnny]

All,

Just went car camping this past weekend with the Outlander trailer. I wanted to get the hang of the operations of the trailer / tent system...Anyway, what do you guys do for keeping cool inside the tent when it is hot and humid outside? We had 2 battery operated fans, and it was still hot...I guess my solution is to camp in KS / MO in the fall and go out west in the summer :smiley_drive:.

Thanks in advance for your insight!

Regards,

BWJ

 

[rk_az]

Here in AZ, most people head for the mountains in the summer. Guess that's not really possible in KS...

 

[Hill Bill E.]

Here in AZ, most people head for the mountains in the summer. Guess that's not really possible in KS...

Ever watch 'Gunsmoke' ? There's a lot of mountains around Dodge!:gunt:

I use a small battery ceiling fan from Coleman (made for tents)

When possible, I set up under a tree for shade, but when it's hot, it's hot!

Someone here on the forum had a small A/C unit hooked up to the side window of his RTT:ylsmoke: If you had power, it would be the way to go!

 

[Mr. Leary]

Ever watch 'Gunsmoke' ? There's a lot of mountains around Dodge!:gunt:

When possible, I set up under a tree for shade, but when it's hot, it's hot!

Funny you should mention Gunsmoke... the bar from that show is right next to my office. I walk past it multiple times every day!


The best I have figured out so far is to park in shade and zip down the bug screens if it gets too hot to catch every bit of breeze...

 

[18seeds]

This has been mentioned on the site a few times

http://www.americas-pet-store.com/dog-house-air-conditioner-heater-climate-control-unit.html

No idea of the power needs.

I may get one for home use. maybe camp use but don't know if i want to lug it around

 

[CSG]

Simple solution: you don't go tent camping where and when it's hot and humid. What's the fun of that?

 

[kb7our]

This has been mentioned on the site a few times

http://www.americas-pet-store.com/dog-house-air-conditioner-heater-climate-control-unit.html

No idea of the power needs.

I may get one for home use. maybe camp use but don't know if i want to lug it around

I've checked around on this. All dealers are waiting for the slow boat from China - maybe Sep.

 

[wanderer-rrorc]

nudity...:elkgrin:


we use the 8in occilating trucker fans ya can get at walmart...2 PER PERSON...(seriously..they dont have much draw..)...only way...

oh...nice COLD shower then slippin into bed..it gets ya at least a few hours of rest..

 

[Christophe Noel]

I grew up in Kansas. In '93 I was walking to class at KU and just gave up. Full surrender. I moved out of the state and haven't returned. Awesome place to live, but the heat is a real punisher.


...almost as bad as the winter.

 

[bigwapitijohnny]

Yeah, but it's a 'wet' heat...

Grew up in Albuquerque...When it was 100+, you just found shade...Here in KS, you cannot run or hide from the combination of humidity / heat.

My dear wife was a trooper last weekend. She grew up 'glamping' in an RV as a child. She did not mind too much climbing down the RTT to use the restroom (3x during the night...:Wow1. Needless to say I have since packed the Fold-a-privy and PETT toilet in the trailer...The next morning, she remarked at what a great time that she had! :wings: I am truly a blessed man.

Will see Robert Shepherd in September and talk about a cooling system...Yikes too hot for the Midwest...

THANKS FOR THE REPLIES ALL!

Regards,

BWJ

 

[getagrip]

Kansan checking in, we pretty much just don't go camping in August, really the only solution. Haha

 

[Corey]

I grew up in Kansas. In '93 I was walking to class at KU and just gave up. Full surrender. I moved out of the state and haven't returned. Awesome place to live, but the heat is a real punisher.


...almost as bad as the winter.

I thought it was hot in AZ where you are at?
We have temps here in the mid 90s starting in yesterday through about Tuesday, and that is considered a major heatwave here for Western WA.
We are not use to this heat.

It was way to hot up where I went camping, but cooled down to 49º by the time I got up at 6 am.

 

[Blain]

I stay cool by sleeping in a hammock in the warmer months. I use a 20-30 degree bag to lay on, and usually only end up putting my feet inside throughout the night. Pretty awesome how cool you stay, all the air moving under you and some above. Hanging a tarp over helps if it's going to rain and still stays comfortable.

In the desert I've slept with a wet rag over my head/neck. It helps a little bit, even better if you have a fan going.

 

[FAW3]

I stay cool by sleeping in a hammock in the warmer months. I use a 20-30 degree bag to lay on, and usually only end up putting my feet inside throughout the night. Pretty awesome how cool you stay, all the air moving under you and some above. Hanging a tarp over helps if it's going to rain and still stays comfortable.

In the desert I've slept with a wet rag over my head/neck. It helps a little bit, even better if you have a fan going.

2x the hammock. Have a Hennessy Hammock and I was floored by how much cooler it is than any tent. The 360 degree air contact makes a big difference compared to a tent. Typically use a fleece bag inside even in summer. Very comfortable. Design has bug screen and rainfly. It is the best canoe camping rig (eastern states - lots of trees) I have found.