I like the DRV Suites lineup, but intimidated by the black custom paint on some models. They look beautiful, but are they an oven in the summer?
igotjam said
08:32 AM Jun 10, 2017
Had two dark rvs. One dark brown one all black. Outside hot to touch in sun but really can't say it was any harder to cool than lighter RV. It likey is marginally harder to cool.
Second Chance said
08:36 AM Jun 10, 2017
RVs are much better insulated than motor vehicles, but black vs. white can make a 40 - 50 degree difference inside identical cars or trucks on a sunny day (I've seen it tested).
Rob
Dranoel said
09:00 AM Jun 10, 2017
We have a Brown 2014 DRV. The A/C seems to do fine. Arizona in summer might be challenging though 😀
Bruce and Robin said
03:04 PM Jun 10, 2017
I do not have anything to compare against. I live in Fort Myers FL and it is hot down here whether white or brown. The roof is white regardless, but I would say it is a little warmer in a darker unit but nothing I have seen yet that my AC can't handle.
Russ Ranger said
05:07 PM Jun 10, 2017
We passed through Phoenix two days ago. It was 107 degrees. We have a white RV and I can assure you our Norcold refrigerator did not like the heat. The air conditioner did just fine.
We did the smart thing and headed for a higher altitude and lower temps.
In 107 heat nobody is happy.
PIEERE said
07:43 AM Jun 12, 2017
I would be looking to park it under a shade tree! Dark colors are definitely hotter! Every year I see an influx of RVS getting a new AC installed! If you own a 30 ft., then I would suggest 2 units!
LarryW21 said
06:22 PM Jun 12, 2017
Wouldn't want a dark color RV for my mostly dry/boon camping in the West.
I like the DRV Suites lineup, but intimidated by the black custom paint on some models. They look beautiful, but are they an oven in the summer?
Rob
We passed through Phoenix two days ago. It was 107 degrees. We have a white RV and I can assure you our Norcold refrigerator did not like the heat. The air conditioner did just fine.
We did the smart thing and headed for a higher altitude and lower temps.
In 107 heat nobody is happy.