How to Travel with Ideal Weather

Traveling in an RV brings you closer to the outdoors, which, in turn, brings you closer to seasonal weather, both pleasant and unpleasant. Even though RVs come equipped with heating and cooling technology, these systems are not typically as efficient as the systems you'd find in traditional homes. For this reason, RV camping in both extreme heat and extreme cold can be rather uncomfortable. This is especially relevant if you are dry camping without access to electrical hookups.  However, if you time your RV travels correctly, you can avoid uncomfortable weather almost entirely. This will also allow you to experience beautiful places in their optimum seasons. Follow along for all the tips and tricks on how to travel with the best weather.

1. Travel north in the summer.

Extreme temperatures on either end of the spectrum can be very uncomfortable. However, excessive heat can feel especially brutal in an RV. Even with air conditioners running, when the temperature outside is in excess of 100 degrees, the temperature inside will often have a hard time falling below eighty degrees. In addition, outdoor adventures are much less fun and tolerable in overly hot weather, and enjoying the outdoors is one of the ultimate perks of RV camping. For all of these reasons, traveling in the northern regions or higher elevations is most ideal in the hot summer months.

There are many places in the US that are challenging to visit via RV in the winter, due to the snow and extreme cold. Yet, these same places typically boast reasonably warm temperatures in the summer. New England, the Pacific Northwest, Colorado, and the Northern states of the country (Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and North Dakota) are perfect locations for your warm, yet not too hot, summer travels. In these states, you will find mild temperatures and beautiful mountain ranges that are excellent for sunny, summer adventures.

2. Travel south in the winter.

The same states that have lovely summer weather typically endure brutally cold temperatures in the winter. Keeping an RV warm in temperatures below freezing is not easy, especially while dry camping on public lands or at Harvest Host locations. Instead of suffering through the cold, plan to visit the southern states and the lower elevations in the winter. In doing so, you will experience warm, sunny weather in the winter, perfect for hiking and enjoying the outdoors.