This has been a whole week with temps in the AZ desert over 100 each day and the forecast for the next week is every day above 100 as well. I finally came up with a solution that allows the main AC to keep from tripping breaker. Both AC units are 15K.
I created the RED NECK Desert Shade!
I bought a small pop up shade at WalMart (4x6) and a small blue tarp (5x12) and assembled a shade device over the main AC (rear of coach). I did not extend the legs beyond the folded up size. I only attached the tarp with zip ties to the south and west sides to maximize shade but minimize impact of wind.The main AC never tripped the 20 amp breaker after this modification and the bedroom AC has never tripped its 20 Amp breaker. Used round soft rope (see red rope in photo below) to tie down shade to bottom of coach which so far has kept all things tight without damage and we have has some 15 to 25 mph winds so far. I was lucky there was no wind when assembling this system on the roof! It was definitely an early morning project
I placed each foot of the shade in a bucket to minimize potential to damage the roof.
I also tied an umbrella to the pedestal to provide shade on the surge protector plus unrolled the power cord and made sure it was in the shade under the coach.
With 8 small fans running inside & the water heater off during the day Line 1 (bedroom AC) pulls 14 amps, Line 2 with refrigerator on electric (gas needs repair to work) pulls 26 amps.
With this set up plus all dark shades down and awning out we have been able to keep the max temps in the coach in the mid 80's during the day (68 at night) and did not have to replace the dual circuit breaker in the coach yet but have a replacement ready.
The smart thing
would have been to move the whole rig up into the mountains where the temps are cooler but have commitments here in the heat of the valley.
Definitely not an elegant solution but park manager has approved
Desperate in the desert BOB!