My One tip; If you dont want problems with the shadecloth tearing during wind storms, tie it down with *bunjee cords*. They will keep the shadecloth always feeling right, with no slack parts and an even feel, and they just stretch for a little bit when ever the gusts are bad... it works so well, you wont believe it.

Use bungee cords to keep tarps from ripping. They stretch so your tarps don't die. It puts stress on the tarp holders and they rip. They need to flex.

Hey Guys, wanted to clear up a few questions: If you want more info please check out the article on our site, it includes links and products: www.gonewiththewynns.com/keep-cool-extreme-heat-ideas-burning-man We filmed these tips at Burning Man but we captured these recommendations for anyone that wants to camp in warm, dry climates such as Baja Mexico or the Desert Southwest. I would not recommend the swamp cooler solution for humid climates. We covered our logos and websites because Burning Man isn’t about promotion, so we did our best to cover up all logos and branding. Also we drop our cats off at a place called the Cozy Cattery in Reno, NV…it’s like a fancy hotel week for them both. We’re wearing “outfits” because were at BM, if you don’t know what Burning Man is watch this video we filmed our first burn: www.gonewiththewynns.com/burningman-nv

I've been to BRC 11 times and have learned a lot about staying cool. My rig is a Class B van so I have less to cover but tarping everything you can from above is key. The image you showed of Aluminet touching the roof is useless. There has to be an AIR GAP. I raise them up a few inches with inflatable pool toys. I find the bucket swamp cooler is a waste of time in my van. Evap cooling directly on the body works the best. Cooler melt water soaked rags on the head do the most to cool a person.

Having driven a 27-ft, 1970 Travco there for a number of years (and adding 6 - 8 passengers per trip, to share expenses/take cars off the road) I found that just bringing a huge tent with an even bigger shade structure worked best. No generator needed, I stayed cool enough to nap there during the day. Keeping the windows zipped shut except when napping (etc) also kept my tent so dust-free, people noticed & remarked on it. Even when I drove the Travco up there, I never used a generator. It was fiberglass (way cooler than a metal rig), we taped mylar space blankets over the windows (cheap, cool, and you can still see through them), and we shaded the whole thing with tarps and bungees. MUCH simpler solutions to beating the heat than the power-oriented ones shown in this video.

It's more of a survival tactic than something to do while boondocking but in Iraq when we didn't have ANYTHING we would cool bottles of water down by hanging them in wet socks under our awning. The wind would blow through the thick socks, evaporate, and cool the water. We're talking 130 degrees down to about 98 degrees, but when you've spent a month drinking hot water to cool off, 98 degree water is an improvement. And it might be a bit more effective in climates below 130 degrees.

Yes you are. Very cool. Great ideas. I think the best way to help with the heat, if you're walking around, etc, is to wet down your tee shirt or tank and put it back on wet. Thanks for posting.

I keep several blocks of Blue Ice in my freezer, and on hot nights I just take one to bed with me. Hold it next to a major vein and it cools your core temperature like a champ. Also, my brother came up with a fantastic idea. Buy an overlarge sheet for your bed, tuck the sides in, and then set a box fan under the edge of the sheet down at the foot of the bed. The sheet blows up like a balloon, and cool air circulates all over your body while you sleep.

Great video (as all of yours are) with really useful ideas. I especially like that you included info on what other people were doing and got feedback from what works well - or not. I was thinking ... if you have an extractor fan, it will pull the hot air out of the vehicle but it will also make a negative pressure inside and pull dust in with cooler air. If you have areas of air infiltration, it will even secondarily pull a partial vacuum in your bays underneath and draw dust into them. I was thinking that if you rigged up a fan outside to blow positive pressure into your RV and had that air flowing through the filter, you'd create a positive pressure in the RV. Instead of every little crack and crevice acting as a point to allow dust in, it would be acting as a place to blow dust out. We'll always get a little dust infiltration from areas like the side directly into the wind but if we could make it so that rather having a microscopic bit of dust being blown in every minute, we had a microscopic bit being blown out every minute, it would keep things much cleaner inside. You'd also have an effective place to put your filter -- a filter will work better (OK, the whole system will work better) if the filter is situated so that the positive-pressure air is pushed thought the filter rather than the energy-losing effect of the velocity of the air being reduced by being drawn in by suction. It would also be a perfect location for effective swamp cooler air treatment (put in a matrix after the air filter and dribble water on it). A system like that would need to have a squirrel cage or other positive-pressure fan -- ordinary paddle blade fans move air OK but they don't do well if there's any back pressure or positive pressure that they're using. In fact, if you wanted to be entirely creative, you could work out a bellows operation with a counterweight on a bar against the working part of the bellows (so that you'd only be using energy to actually move air, not overcome the weight of the bellows panel) and power the whole thing by a wobble arm on a windmill. But no matter which device you use to provide the incoming air, it would be best for that incoming air to be under pressure rather than vacuum.

as my gaffer friends used to say, if you don't know a knot, tie a lot.

Great tips! Another one I know of is You can freeze a damp towel and when the heat is bad you take it from the freezer wet it a little then wrap it around your neck.

You're Burners?? 😍 I've been browsing dozens of RV owners channels, but you just became my first ever KZfaq subscription. Hope to see you on playa, dusty hugs to you!

Pull a trailer with your RV. 1) Put 500 gal tank on trailer. Hook tank to genarater. Turn on genarater, turn on A.C. 2) Place two (2) 125lbs propain tanks on trailers, hook propain tanks to stove. Cook. Use solar tarp over trailer, to keep fuel cool, if need be run an A.C. tube out from RV under solar cover for additional cooling.

Make sure to use residue free tape such as: No residue all weather duct tape or gaffer tape. You can get colors or clear to blend in better with your RV. This will not leave gummy residue on your stuff and the tiny bit of residue that might be left, easily rubs off. I use residue free or no residue tape for most things now. Also to save tape or if you need narrower strips, these tapes easily tear down the middle if needed.

Nice good looking couple posts a well made, well edited, and helpful video about how to take care of yourself at Burning Man and a bunch of people who would never go to Burning Man come out of the woodwork to complain about the video. Makes me think that there are a lot of envious people who really hate their own lives...probably because they are trapped in their own rules and judgement of others.

We went to a military supply store and bought a huge camo netting and draped it over my entire RV -- It was big enough that it covered all sides when we threw it over the roof. It was beige camouflage and the holes in it let enough light in thru the windows so we could see during the day. I like your idea of the AC filters for the windows but I've always tried to keep all my windows and doors shut as much as possible. The playa can get some pretty knarly wind storms and the first year I went I came home with a dusty RV. I'm still finding dust in nooks and crannies I never thought I'd find. Hope to see you on on the playa this year. Cheers!

We bought a used single pad home window unit swamp cooler converted it to 12 volt fan and pump mounted permanently (see my videos) using solar 🔋 and it works fantastic! Thanks for info...

Just circled around back to this video. We went to BM last month for the first time and loved it. Our van broke down so we had to tent it instead. Our neighbors were running their generator 24/7 and it was obnoxious! Thanks for showing others, you don't need a generator to get through the week! You guys rock and keep the content coming!

So it's been a few years since my Architecture classes but a couple things come to mind right off the bat that I use in my designs regularly...1) Rotate that RV to run east west to limit the exposed surface area on the sides to direct sun exposure. 2) Use solar powered house attic vent fans on top to move more cfm's of air. Oh, and a 12 volt pump and mister lines around the perimeter. Something I've been reading about are these boards with the top half of 2 liter bottles attached in a grid pattern a kid thought up thats being used in third-world countries.

Love the filter in window idea!

boy the Wynns really tough it out, out there. Don't they?

I've been following for a few months now, but never went as far as the RV living... I already loved your life on Curiosity but you guys at Burning Man is the best!!!

I've thought about going to burning man, but this is the part I'd be scared of. I think it was 115 in Vegas last week or two when I was home. The desert heat is brutal. What a fun video to check out and pick up tips from. You definitely got my wheels turning.

Since I am new to this RV lifestyle I have not spent time in the RV in extreme heat yet. These ideas will help, thanks.

I used my AC today in 103 Temps an man, it wouldn't cool down after two hours run-time! The propane powered gen worked great, I figured it would shut down, but it did well. To my thinking, in such hot conditions, I will travel in my auto and stay in hotel rooms. But, I am much older and I will not be attending such an event. I was looking for some videos on keeping cool in my new Lance slideout unit... This pretty much answers my questions. Thank You...

So Cool! I love our AEZ community, and I am so glad you posted this. I actually sewed my own shade structure for over our fifthwheel, one of a kind.

Environmentally friendly isn’t really what you want when you are in the 115* desert. I’m going for nice and cool

I burned yearly until 2007....lotsa changes on the playa!!! You guys seem too nice for that changed scene.

Great info. Thanks. I don't plan to go to Burning Man but the info applies to most camping, at that level of luxury. 😎

Plastic this plastic that, but don't you dare turn on the generator. The fact that you drove a motor home that gets 7mpg hundreds of miles, but you won't fire up the generator is laughable. You are you trying to fool?

Sticking your feet into a dishpan with cool water in it helps alot. Especially if you don't have a pool or can't go swimming. Good for the elderly during a heatwave. Some water sprinkles/spray/damp towel wipe on your skin, helps alot [its also a form of "evaporative cooling", the water absorbs the heat, and evaporates into the air]. With that, a fan, or the wind, in the shade will make you feel cool/cold.

You know, the idea of using AC filters on the windows gives me an idea i thought i would share. I crack open the roof vents in my fifth wheel when i store it and i tend to get dust and pollen inside over time. Some cut down AC filters might help reduce the dust and pollen infiltration during storage. I guess it would reduce air flow a little but i think the benefits would out weight the draw backs.

my wife and I love your videos!! love love love em!

FYI, Evaporative coolers only work in VERY DRY climates such as deserts. They are worthless when humidity levels rise above 15-20%.

2023 reviewing of your video, after this year's muddy mess of a BM festival! Can't help but wonder what seafaring Jason thinks, looking back at his old rope knotting skills!!

Okay Donnie and Marie going to Burning Man has officially blown my mind (and maybe turned me on a little;-) !

I love your outfits. You both are adorable.. Thank you

I would get one of them new RVs that use lithium batteries you can run for about 8 hours then the engine or generator kicks in for about 30 minutes you could probably run for about a week on 50 gallons of gas and keep the AC on

A good solution to securing tarps or sun shades while avoiding tearing grommets out is with a rubber ball or smooth rock. Place the ball or rock in the tarp and wrap around it, then tie rope around ball cinching it off kind of. Or picture the ball like a dog head and the rope is a leash around the neck. Then tie other end to stake and tighten. That greatly expands the surface area of the tarp that is under tension and will generally last much longer than a grommet of any kind.

👍🤩You guys are so adorable. I can’t believe so much time as flown by. I’m just rewatching some old videos to keep views up (especially with a new boat in the works).😉💝

15 years ago all you needed was a school bus, 10 circus performers and a good bit of acid to attend Burning Man How did they stay cool? Lots of Beer! The rich people are ruining it.

Spritzing the filters with water - brilliant!

heat is nothing without humidity try south Carolina in august.

I went there, and let me tell you, the heat feels like being just 20 miles from an atomic explosion

If that class a is yours and not a rental I would consider getting at least the roof painted white or chrome, should reduce the temp 5-10 degrees or get a reflective tarp or more reflectix and put on it.

Unbelievable what exist in the world. Very nice. Greetings from Germany with many trees :-)

You live way better at burning man then i do in normal life.

Well Jason, you're looking dapper. Nikki, digging that meowy look.

:) I came by to rewatch this video. (it's Summer here in Oz and i'm trawling the net looking for tips on insulation) and I had to have a bit of a giggle at your abysmal knot tying skills. How things have changed for you both over the last 2 years. :)

reflectives and evap cooling with a solar setup is the way to go. Nice!!

pump sprayer (pressurized) mister: for full body/ and smaller spray bottle- whereever you go. Also: good to simply EMBRACE the conditions. Who want to live in their RV at BurningMan?

paint it white and apply it ceramic coating some People say is magical against UV radiation. Also wet poliester long sleeve base layers is what motocross guys and army guys use to survive in the desert to avoid heat stroke and dehydration by evaporation. Is a lot more portable than a fancy air cooling system. Also a wet bandana in the neck transfers heat right out of your blood stream.

I'm in love with your little indoor garden. So stinking cute!!! 😍😍😍

All very great ideas I like the silver illuminate shading.

Space blankets beat refletix. Cut them to fit Windows and squeeze on with soap and water.

I think youve gotten pretty good at knot tying since this video lmao

Air con is often a problem off grid however I now think that we can power air con via 12v batteries and an inverter. I am using back contact solar panels from the US. In Europe it is so far OK, whether or not it would work in the heat of the desert is another thing.

Im glad to be home streaming the MAN live, insyead of a gidforsaken desert!!!

The clamps, go to harbour freight because they have some great clamps. I bought several sets and use them for hanging all my shade tarps. They are great!

stay cool everyone.

..I wanna see the footage of you guys *after* the mushrooms... ;) and here i thought you guys were .. a bit straight

Sun shade was originally made for green houses in the south.

I'm sure if you can make ice easily you can make a diy ac. I'm sure there's small freezers you can by to make ice, and it's good because you can just reuse the water

The best way to stay cool is head to the mountains on higher ground (Colorado, etc). I'm in the Cali desert in May and it's already too hot - so I am hoping to finish my work very soon and get out..

I sold rvs. That rig you have is nice. No way the gen is too loud to run.

Love your posts... well produced, amusing and informative... thanks Wynns!

Very cool! Thanks for sharing this video =)

Idea, make air alloy shingles that have metal snaps and arrange the snaps so wind can not lift the shingles off. Aluminum foldable eye beams uou can connect together to form a super structure with plates the eye beams push pin secure into that you can drive spikes into the ground to secure it to the ground leaving a inch to two inch gap between air alloy and the camper or trailer. Then unroll and snap your air alloy shingles into place. Make a vestibule for the door of the camper or trailer. A high heat desert shading sysyem to drop the heat and protect your investment from solar damage. 😊😉

you guys are awesome! hope to see you on the Playa!!

Hi Guy's not like you need any help staying cool:)) we have a class c with a ranger pull truck, we use a Honeywell CL30XC 525 CFM Indoor Evaporative Air Cooler. Uses less wattage. Have fun, keep rollin. PeteandKarla

Good stuff guys! And just CRAZY what people can come up with. We've just got to get to Burning Man someday. Cheers!

Your knot game has come a long way

Learn a taut line hitch, or some other ideas are to use ratchet straps or 7 gauge wire and a fencing plier. Also look for a tarp with metal grommets or riveted on plastic grommets.

It's not just the heat you need to beat around here. If only there was a good off grid way to beat high heat, and high humidity!

Really roughing it kids. Nice RV. I did double tents and was just fine.

Burning Man sounds like an artsy, lewd, pagan ritual.

Park facing east or west. It significantly reduces the surface area exposed to direct sunlight.

best way to stay cool is to stay out of the desert. I would camp elsewhere

I park with the rear end facing the prevailing wind.

My plan would be to turn on my generator and run the A/C and crack open a can of Corona and burn one at Burning Man.

You are both cool.

Great video guys! THANKS FOR SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE. I will definitely try some of these out asap. Our Airstream gets up to 95 degrees inside while in partial shade. Best wishes from LHT.

Fist time to watch. Learned alot. Loved it. Going to share.

What is the big deal? I used to put in 12 hour days on construction at 105 degrees in the California desert. With low desert humidity the heat is not a problem. And to beat the heat, wear less clothes.

This was such a fun video. I love the creativity thanks for sharing!!

Thanks for this. Lots of great ideas here. And, yes, y'all ARE pretty cool! Happy Trails!

Thanks for the great tips. You guys are awesome.

Awesome! I could get a solar shade to cover my car here in Vegas when it gets super hot.

Great video... Nice tips. I have always said if I ever even up going back to Burning Man, I am staying in trailer/RV. Never doing the tent thing there again. I will definitely use the filter tip. Thanks!

Don't over eat. Over eating will make you feel warmer and feel dehydrated.

Burning man is on my bucket list.

Actually... you need to position your RV so the smallest side (front end) is facing west. You will have less heat inside because it's the only side that will get the heat of the day. Then put yourself in chairs under a tarp or sunscreen for shade.

Add swamp coolers to your rv, you can run them off of solar and perfect for low humidity areas like the desert. Rv swamp coolers called turbo kool I've been looking at.

Great job, love your videos. This was very educational for me. I enjoyed seeing the ideas. Thanks for sharing.

you weren't overcharged on your tarp cost in Reno.. ours is 20 x 24 and cost $260 on line, delivered. nice vid. thanks.

"Can't tie a knot? Tie a lot." You have taken that saying to the extreme in this video. It does look like time spent learning to tie knots would pay for its self in time saved when you need one. Might save your life one day too... Other than that, great video. Loved the look inside swamp coolers.

Evap coolers work on the dew point principle. Not humidity so when the dew point reaches 50 degrees then the evap coolers start loosing their efficiency

Hello I so love the idea of using the heavy duty cut to fit filters for the windows. I have an odd window with no screen and with the cost of replacement scenes this just solved my cross ventilation problem. the reflective Mylar material is my favorite heatbeater. . .that I have used from the start. Thanks for all your great advice. Dee The HALFINTHEBAG GYPSY

Interesting video. But the more I research Burning Man, I can't help but conclude it would be easier to just NOT go to Burning Man.

Should of just went to Harbor Freight and bought a big ass trap. I bought one for 15$ and it covers my car super well. Tarps are cheap as hell I don't know why anyone would waste money on shit like that black blanket thing you bought for 100+$. The tarp I bought is a shiny glossy grey and it shines UV Ray's away and works in all weather and it's not like super reflective pool like those windows covers where it blind everyone if the sun is shining on it. You also don't have to buy cheap ass plastic holes things for tying it down the tarp comes with metal rings already clamped to the tarp.