- Block the Sun. It helps to leave blankets on the seats while the truck is parked. The blanket will be exposed, but the seat will be shielded from direct sunlight. An alternative to the blanket method is using a a sunshade or window visor. Sunshades are sometimes metallic and look almost like aluminum foil stretched across the inside of a windshield.
- Protect Your Hands. Cover your steering wheel with a hand towel. Even if you use a sunshade, it’s a good idea to cover your steering wheel with a small towel. This will help to keep the contact temperature of your steering wheel down.
- Park in a shady area. Whenever possible, park in a shady area. If you’re going to be somewhere for an extended period of time, it’s worth it to walk a bit farther in order to park in the shade.
- Crack the Windows. It’s not the best idea to leave your windows all the way open, however, leaving them cracked – less than the width of a person's arm - can help ventilate the inside of the vehicle. Even a small crack will promote ventilation and help to keep your car cool. If rain is expected, you can still crack the windows as long as you have window vent visors. The visors are small tinted pieces of plastic that attach to the top of a car’s window.
- Use a solar-powered fan. Paired with cracked windows, a solar-powered fan can make your car feel downright pleasant during even the hottest summer days. These simple fans work to expel hot air from your car. By creating constant air circulation, they lower your car’s overall temperature.
It also helps if you make sure your truck's air conditioning is up to par. Search our Busbee Truck Parts Inventory for all the AC parts you need, including AC Compressors and AC Condensors.
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