One of the things Susan and I learned many years ago living in Arizona, is how to keep the Heat Outside the coach.
We start with our Sun/Window Covers installed. Then using a roll of reflective foil insulation. We cut it to fit on the Windows outside and under the Shade.
By doing this early we can get ahead of the heat inside. If we start the night before, we can get really ahead of the heat. You just have to make yourself do it when you arrive at your site. Along with our Roof-Top AC, we can get the coach cool down in a few hours. Then during the night, the coach is better the next day, whether it be staying or traveling.
Well, we had a scare. You see Dakota had a very rough night on Sunday. We rolled into Elks lodge and it was hot. close to high 90's with a high heat index. We are normally we are very careful with Dakota and Tilly. Tilly can be carried but Dakota cannot. Then needed to be taken out, however in walking just 50 ft to green along with the temperatures, we believe she got over-heated. She work us up around 1am throwing up. No sooner did we get that cleaned up, 30 minutes later she did it again and again. She had us very worried until we gave here Pepto Bismol, which settled her down, and cranked down the 3 AC's to cool everything off. We were worry she may be dehydrated, so we were getting ready to find a vet and get her rehydrated. However, breakfast came - little bit of chicken and wet dog food, and she started drinking water. She is back to normal, which is a blessing.
We are being extra careful now, due to the extreme temps on the route we are traveling.
A few photos from Mountain Home
Lyman Rest Stop & Wyoming Welcome Center
Safe Travel and Journeys
DaGirls Rv, Gus Da Bus
Susan, Tilly, Dakota and me.
So glad Dakota's feeling better. Hope it cools down. We're heading for Colorado Springs Thursday with a detour to Eugene and Bend area first and then basically following you until we turn south on I-25.
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