I’ve never had AC in my van, so I’ve had to come up with some creative ways to keep myself and my pets cool. Here’s easy tips for keeping your camper van a comfortable temperature even in the hot summer months.

One of my least favorite parts of van life is being too hot in my van while sleeping, working, or worrying about leaving my dogs in the van while I run errands.
I don’t have a roof top AC unit, which means I’ve had to find other solutions to keep cool during the scorching summer months by doing a combination of things like using window covers, cooking outside, running my fans, and planning my travels carefully.

If you’re like me without air conditioning in your van, these 13 tips will give you some ideas on how to cool off in your van on even the hottest summer days.