Tent Air Conditioners
They're Perfect for Hot Summer Days
Camping is a wonderful experience, usually. But during the hottest of summer heat, Mother
Nature can make midday seem unbearable. That’s when tent air conditioners offer
campers a bit of relief.
Portable air conditioners come in various sizes and outputs. Their
prices will vary from around $100 for a KoolerAire to larger units that cost
thousands of dollars.
KoolerAire
The KoolerAire runs with ice and a 12-volt power pack making it one of the more
affordable tent air conditioners. You just fill your 25 quart cooler with ice
and place the Kooleraire unit on top. Then plug in the 12V car adapter, and
you’ll enjoy cool, refreshing air for hours. It uses a fan to draw in hot air,
and then circulates ice cold air.
For small tent spaces, tent air conditioners don’t need to be large –
just enough to cool your tent during the day if you’re unable to find a shady
spot to make camp. You’ll also find that some of the best deals can be found at
the end of the camping season (late fall and winter). Many companies do model
clearances around this time to make room for new portable air conditioners
arriving in the spring.
Remember the Accessories
In addition to the actual units themselves, a buyer of a portable air
conditioner should also consider the accessories that go along with the unit.
These are usually sold separately. Filters or even heat strips can be purchased
in addition to the RV and tent air conditioners themselves.
A Warranty is Important
Another thing to watch for is the warranty, if any. Some product warranties cover 100%
parts and labor. You’ll have no extra out of pocket expense if something should
go wrong. One portable air conditioner might cost you a few extra dollars but it
may also include a warranty. That option might be the more economical value.
This is something to consider as you make your purchase.
Campers don’t have to sweat through the hot summer days. Instead, relax in relative
coolness with tent air conditioners and enjoy the great outdoors despite the
scorching heat of summertime.
