With summer now only 3 months away, I am seeking information as to if there is any way to heat proof a caravan awning.
By this I mean, is there a substance like a paint - lacquer, stainer, that one can paint on the upside of an awning that will reject a certain amount of the sun rays?
Of course we do not want to hinder the life and performance of the awning.
We have pool noodles above the rafters and 90% shade cloth over the top in another sail track as suggested above, I do like the idea of opening the windows for the cool air to come through.
I also saw a small 12V ceiling fan for annexes on ebay, anything that stirs the air is worth looking at, even a small 12V fan works.
Safe travels
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Aircraft Avionics tech. Senior high school teacher.
I also am considering one of those tarps that have a uv ray reflector side and arranging same off the van by and above the awning by say 6 to 8 inches and attaching the tarp to poles and ropes.
Can not find any other way in addition to what has been suggested.
Jay&Dee
In the days of long ago when we didn't worry about water usage rates, we used to put a sprinkler on the roof.
Worked very well but not too practical or resource sensitive I suppose.
Those campers who erect their tents under a very large silver tarp with good over hangs seem to have a good set up for heat or rain. Not so good in high winds though.
