Sleeping in hot countries.
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Camping is not something I would usually associate with good weather however as we are now in France and it's mid twenties at night we are struggling to get to sleep.
I've got a fan blowing but it's not doing much except blowing more warm air around. No more windows to open, just wondered how anyone else copes when it's hot humid and still outside?
I've got a fan blowing but it's not doing much except blowing more warm air around. No more windows to open, just wondered how anyone else copes when it's hot humid and still outside?
There's not a lot more you can do than you're doing now.
Your problem is your, simply not acclimatised to it and without being in the location for some time, that's not going to change.
It's been 44 degrees, where I am, today, (Cyprus), the bedroom will be around 33, we don't bother with the air con, cool shower, windows open, fly screens shut, and a floor fan on all night.
Don't see the point of air con, it just ensures you never get acclimatised to the conditions.
As an example, last night we went out for a meal, it involved a 30 min car ride, in a friends car who, predictably, had the air con set to ice age.
Totally pointless, because once out of the car it felt hotter than it was.
It was the same when I worked here full time, you'd spend all day in an air conditioned office, the heat would take your breath away when you went outside. Whenever I got the office to myself I'd turn the a/c off and just use a fan!
Your problem is your, simply not acclimatised to it and without being in the location for some time, that's not going to change.
It's been 44 degrees, where I am, today, (Cyprus), the bedroom will be around 33, we don't bother with the air con, cool shower, windows open, fly screens shut, and a floor fan on all night.
Don't see the point of air con, it just ensures you never get acclimatised to the conditions.
As an example, last night we went out for a meal, it involved a 30 min car ride, in a friends car who, predictably, had the air con set to ice age.
Totally pointless, because once out of the car it felt hotter than it was.
It was the same when I worked here full time, you'd spend all day in an air conditioned office, the heat would take your breath away when you went outside. Whenever I got the office to myself I'd turn the a/c off and just use a fan!
A wet cold flannel on the wrists or forehead can help cool the little one down, with the added bonus of making them lie still! Otherwise then you are left with trying to get as much daytime heat out of the tent before bedtime...very difficult with polyester tents, and somewhat easier in a polycotton/canvas one....
I'm in a camper van, with no air con!
Last night was pretty much the same temp but we seemed to find it easier to sleep. It's a lot cooler tonight so will have no problems.
I think air circulation is as important really, so I should get a better mini fan. Ours is more for heat than cool air.
Last night was pretty much the same temp but we seemed to find it easier to sleep. It's a lot cooler tonight so will have no problems.
I think air circulation is as important really, so I should get a better mini fan. Ours is more for heat than cool air.
We leave the roof windows open fully in our MH and place a fan at ground level aimed up towards the bedroom roof window. That way there is air circulation as suggested and the warmer air gets pushed out (on the basis that heat rises). We also then get the cooler air from the fan passing over us as we sleep. Also ditch the duvet and just use a sheet.
During the day if we can we also leave a fan on in the MH so that the air is kept moving plus shut the window blinds on the side where the sun is.
We also have silver screens for the windscreen as well which really help.
During the day if we can we also leave a fan on in the MH so that the air is kept moving plus shut the window blinds on the side where the sun is.
We also have silver screens for the windscreen as well which really help.
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