Camping on warm summer days is all about indulging in holiday fun, but sometimes it's nice to retreat to the shade or a place with a comfortable room temperature. Your caravan or motorhome is your oasis and the place you should feel most comfortable when travelling, so don't let the relentless heat engulf your living space. We've put together a few tips to help you at least partially prevent the sun from penetrating inside.

1. Use an aluminium window screen

The simplest solution we can recommend is to use an aluminium screen. This is used to cover the windows and protects the vehicle not only against the sun but also against frost. When it comes to protecting your car from the heat, it is unbeatable as it reflects up to 100% of the incoming rays. It is easy to fold and store. Someone can also be seen using sheets, shades or other fabrics to block the harsh sunlight.

2. Always shade the windows

It is not surprising that you should park in the shade if you can. The ideal is, of course, to park under a canopy or pergola where there is shade all day; if that's not possible, look for a spot that has shade for at least part of the day.

When parking, try to make sure that your largest window in particular is in the shade, it should not face the south or southeast. There should be minimal sun on the largest window of your car.

3. Get a pergola

Sometimes a pergola is already included in the basic equipment of the car, other times you need to buy one. Either way, you won't go wrong with it, as it protects you not only against the unpleasantly harsh sun, but also against light rain, for example.

The orientation of the pergola is important to create the most effective shade. If it faces south-east, it will cast a shadow on the car and therefore make it cooler.

If you don't have a pergola, you can use a tarp or canopy. Once the sun gets low enough, the awning will no longer provide much shade. You can therefore retrofit with a shade cloth that you can hang behind the pergola or canopy, giving you not only shade but also more privacy, which is invaluable, especially at some campsites.

When using a pergola or awning, keep in mind that this type of shade will not work well in windy weather.

4. Fan

While air conditioning creates a pleasant chill, some people do not tolerate rapid and rapid temperature changes well, and it is not the most energy-efficient solution. So if you don't want to use air conditioning for whatever reason, a fan or fans are probably your best friend. If you have one in your living space, open a window to ensure better air circulation; if you have two in the space, you don't need to open a window, but if you can, set your fans so that one blows air in and the other out.

5. Use LED lights

This is already commonplace in newer caravans and motorhomes, but if you don't use LED lights in your car, we highly recommend you fix this. Not only do they give off much less heat than conventional bulbs, but they also save a lot of energy.

6. Hide the hose

When hiding from the heat, don't forget about water. It's probably no surprise that if the sun beats down on your hose, water tank or other water source all day, you'll take a pretty hot shower in the evening. On warm summer days, unless you want otherwise, make sure your water source is in the shade.