RV Awnings Help Beat Summer Heat

Most of the country has been sweltering under August temperatures since June with no let up in the heat predicted any time soon. If your RV doesn’t have an awning, this is the year to install one. RV awnings provide instant shade that can reduce the interior temperature of your motorhome or travel trailer by as much as 10 degrees, cooling your rig and decreasing the load on your air conditioning system. You receive the same benefit by parking your rig in the shade, but shade is at a premium in most RV campgrounds.

Increasing usable camp space is another good reason to install an awning on your RV. With an RV awning, your outdoor living area — as well as tables, chairs, grill, etc. – is protected from rain, wind and falling debris; allowing you to make complete use of outdoor space. You’ll also find that buying or installing an awning on your RV increases its resale value.

Smart RV buyer tip: RVs can be purchased with factory-installed awnings or awnings can be added after market. If adding an after-market awning to your RV, follow installation instructions carefully to insure that the awning is correctly supported or have it installed by an RV service professional. An improperly installed awning can cause permanent damage to your RV. To find new or used RVs that already come equipped with awnings, enter “awnings” under “keywords” in the advanced search feature on RVT.com.