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If door and windows closed it will get very hot in those temperatures. Also if you use an awning this will add heat and reduce airflow.

In those temps no awning, or a sunshade, and open windows would be needed, unless you go for an aircon option.

We were in 34-37 deg heat in southern france recently and we were fine using two cheapy Argos desk fans and occasional use of the kitchn over head fan.    It was never unbearable inside but in those temps we didn't want to be inside anyway

We do France every year and it does reach those temps sometimes. We're grateful for the aircon:

The top reading is outside, the second reading inside.

Kev.

Quote: Originally posted by carlb72 on 09/9/2011

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Thank you, we are thinking of going to L'Adechois. is expensive but looks good. Have a tent at the mo but hope to have caravan next year. Where would be good to ask for a pitch?

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Hi. If in the sun all day then yes, they do get warm. Its only really bad if you've been out all day & its been locked up. Obviously, leaving blinds closed is a must. Once the windows are open though its fine. Most vans have a roof fan by the kitchen, & this is usually reversible, to blow & extract. This helps. When the children were very small I used to take a desk fan that kept it nice. Would have loved AC in France recently, but it wasnt unbearable. On the hottest days we decamped to the shade of a tree for a few hours in the afternoon. If your going somewhere hot, dont just grab the first pitch you see, have a walk around to find a nice shady one.

Also, newer vans have better insulation, so this should keep them a little cooler. (And warmer in Winter). Roof mounted A/C has to be the ultimate, but not cheap.

We tow our 1500kg Swift Challenger with our 54' Galaxy. Its a 130hp TDi model & tows the caravan very easily. It is very stable on the road. We tried towing with a Sorrento, but much prefer the practicality of the Galaxy. (35mpg when running around solo is an added bonus). When towing, the Galaxy returned about 27mpg, which is pretty good considering its size.

Off to France early one morning. (Seems like so long ago now...)

:-)

Quote: Originally posted by boris54 on 09/9/2011

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Did 3 months in Spain 4yrs ago and yes it gets hot. All I can say is after a while you will acclimatise to the heat. Take 2 fans. 1 in the van and the other in awning and keep windows open and fly screens down.

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