I Wish My Campervan Had THIS Before the Heatwave Hit

Our campervans are absolutely roasting right now — and I know I'm not the only one sweating. In this video, I'm walking through what genuinely makes a difference when the temperature climbs, including one product I'm ordering for my own new van. Plus, we need to have a proper honest conversation about air conditioning — because some of those old excuses don't really stack up anymore. MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: Combe Valley Campers — https://www.combevalleycampers.co.uk/ Rainbow Screens — https://rainbowscreens.co.uk/ Truma Aventa / Sapphire — Truma EcoFlow Wave — EcoFlow Do you think air conditioning in a UK campervan is worth it? Or is it still a waste of money? Let me know in the comments — I'm genuinely curious where everyone stands on this. If you haven't seen my previous video on staying cool in a campervan, I've linked it here    • Camper MISTAKE Turns Van Into an Oven in a...   — I covered more of the basics in that one. #campervan #vanlifeuk #campervanheatwave #airconditioning #staycool #campervantips #ukvanlife #summervanlife Thanks for watching, take care, and I hope to see you soon. ✅ My Amazon Storefront containing many essentials - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/staycat... ✅ Paddleboards and Kayaks - Sandbanks Style - https://bit.ly/3xsP4UX ✅ Audible Free Trial with Free Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audible-Free... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whether you have a T5, VW T5.1, T6, T6.1 or even an older T2, T2.5, T4, the VW Vanlife scene is amazing, with so much help and assistance available for whatever project you wish to attempt. Panel van, Kombi, Converted Camper or VW California Beach or Ocean, enjoy the freedom van life brings. The @Staycation Lifestyle van conversion is coming along. I bought a VW Transporter T6 Kombi Highline van 140bhp diesel SWB with tailgate. I have lots more to do though, I have a new electrical system, using Victron components and a Lithium LIFEPO4 battery, so I obviously need to install some power devices. I have a new sound system, with Focal speakers and ibus 2.1 amp, Playstation PS4, which will be removable, TV's on headrests. Lots for me to look forward too and it would be nice to take you on the journey. Van life is amazing, get out and explore, it's a great adventure. There are many great camper adventures to come Thanks must go to the following: https://titantransporters.co.uk - Sourcing my van, providing advice and soon a paint correction and detail https://tamarcaravancentre.co.uk - Advising me with many of my leisure equipment purchases, including my Thetford toilet https://www.dream-ice.co.uk - Quality advise on my sound system upgrade https://plyworxuk.co.uk - Suppliers of my Halo roof and ply products https://www.batteriesandsolar.co.uk - 1st class advice and guidance on my electrical system install https://stitchesandsteel.com - Seat covers, carpet, roof straps, changing mat Transporter HQ for my tailgate struts Kiravans for my Swivel Seats 00:00 — It's 30-odd degrees and the van is baking 00:32 — Quick tips: cold showers, ice packs & staying hydrated 00:56 — Pop-top canvas trick most people miss 01:18 — Insulation: why external covers beat internal windscreen blinds 03:02 — Rainbow Screens — the insulated cover I'm getting for my new van 4:56 — Air flow: wind deflectors, tailgate locks & window vents 06:20 — Fans — the Combe Valley Campers USB fan I'm investing in 08:41 — THE AIR CON DEBATE: do you actually need it? Is it worth it? 10:40 — Portable and fixed units (EcoFlow, Truma Aventa, Sapphire) 12:08 — Why plug-in hybrids and EVs change the air con conversation 13:03 — Final thoughts & your turn Amazon Audible is great for listening to books on longer journeys, I have used it for years. Free 30 day trial - https://amzn.to/3Pj8qR6 If you click on my Amazon affiliate links, I may receive a commission. I will only link products I use and believe in. Im a member of Devon & Cornwall Transporters. Have a look at the Facebook group and come along to meet the other friendly members #vanlife #vanlifeuk #campervan #transporter #vwbus #adventure #rv #rvlife #camper #vwcamper #camper #staycation #wildcamping #offgrid #travel