Are Tent/Popup sites shaded???

[Jason Reedy]

Hello everyone! We leave in 11 days, and can't wait. We stayed in our Tramper (converted trailer) this weekend and it was 95 and in the sun...it got hot inside even with the A/C going. Are the sites in the tent/popup loops shaded? If not, I have an idea, but it's cost me $100 and I am trying to save our money for the trip. Thanks!!

 

[snowmedic]

For the most part they are shaded. You might not have shade all day but for the most part yes.

 

[peg110]

Curious though... What is your "Idea"?

 

[Scherzermk]

Our site was shaded but a reflective tarp made a huge difference. We left the front wall exposed to access the door. We could feel heat coming in that wall in the am but all other walls and roof stayed cool. That only cost about $20 @ harbour freight.

 

[Jason Reedy]

My idea is to cover the whole trailer with a tarp...but it'd cost $80 for a tarp that size...I think we will be okay though.

 

[amcc]

I bought reflective blankets (shiny one side, orange the other) from amazon and we bungee them over our popup ends. Makes a big difference in the heat there.

 

[peg110]

My idea is to cover the whole trailer with a tarp...but it'd cost $80 for a tarp that size...I think we will be okay though.

Well just consider that if you DO decide to go that route, to not just "Cover" it, rather you need a gap between the tarp and the trailer so air can flow, otherwise, it won't be very effective.

 

[Jason Reedy]

I got it. My plan was to do just that, bit I just didn't add all the details here.

 

[Jason Reedy]