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Stepping into a hot RV after a long day of summer activities can quickly dampen your mood. You may want to leave your AC on continuously during the day while you’re out exploring. However, you’re first wondering if you even can – or should – run your AC all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can my RV air conditioner run all day?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can run your RV\u2019s air conditioner continuously without causing a problem. If you’re going to run the AC all day, adjust your thermostat a bit lower so your compressor can still cycle on and off. Most importantly, you need to have enough of your power source if you would like to keep your RV’s AC on all day.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have 2 units you can alternate between the front and rear AC to give each a break. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AC is undoubtedly an essential in my rig. I can\u2019t imagine going on a summer trip without it, considering how quickly RVs – especially trailers – can heat up in the sun.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most RVs have AC units. In fact, it’s rare to find one that doesn’t. This post will answer all of your questions about running your AC all day; I’ll even give you some tips on how to do this most efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Does RV AC Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An RV’s air conditioner works to remove heat from the air inside your RV. <\/strong>This can be done through two separate types of AC systems: ducted or ductless air conditioner units.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A roof-mounted air conditioning unit on top of an RV.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Smaller motorhomes or RVs usually have ductless AC systems – these are often found on top of the RV or in a window. <\/strong>These simply blow cool air from the unit into the room via one-way vents instead of a ducted system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Larger motorhomes that have more than one AC unit, and include ducts in the ceilings, have ducted RV AC systems.<\/strong> Ducted systems are generally more expensive, but are also more efficient and quieter. A ducted system may also be known as a compressor system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is how an RV air conditioning system works:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n