First of all, if you are a mobile vandweller and can go to warmer areas during the winter and cooler places during the summer, it will make a big difference to your comfort level and greatly reduce your energy costs and needs. related supplies. Therefore, following the seasons and climates of specific areas is a great advantage for the mobile dweller. Below are some specific areas to consider to stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
Where to go to stay warmer in winter:
In the south, head to the Georgia or South Carolina coast or towards Florida for its warmer temperatures, or on the Gulf coast (said to be warmer), take a look at the Florida panhandle or other areas along the way. along the coast, including many areas of the south and the Texas coast. . Obviously, South and Central Florida also have warmer temperatures. I personally grew up in South Florida and many choose to winter there. However, not all areas / cities in South Florida are traveler or RV / vehicle friendly. So just check the area ahead of time to make sure they have legal places to park overnight in addition to paid caravan camps like Walmart, travel centers, casinos (last time I was there there were no casinos, but just in case), where overnight parking is legal.
There are many areas in the west to go and they are generally quite RV / Vandweller friendly in most areas. Topping the list is most of Arizona, including Phoenix, Mesa, and Tucson. Many of its neighboring states are also much warmer than other areas in the US, and again many areas are RV / Vandweller-friendly for the most part.
Much of the California coastline is warmer, yet many, if not most, of these areas are unsuitable for RVs and / or vandwelling. In fact, these include many of the areas with active laws against people sleeping in their vehicles (including motor homes) unless they are in campgrounds or other areas as defined by their local ordinances. Again, this is a personal choice. It may work well for you.
Where to go to be cooler in summer:
In the south, check out Banner Elk, NC! Banner Elk is a very scenic mountainous area, obviously at the higher elevations. When other areas are in the 90’s and above with high humidity, Banner Elk is typically in the 70’s and even in its hottest heat waves, Banner Elk’s summer days rarely exceed the mid-80’s. However, as This is usually a factor in mountainous areas, it is important to note that in some areas of Banner Elk it can be difficult to get a mobile or WiFi signal. For a slightly more populated area just a few miles down the road and typically 3-5 degrees F warmer, check out the cool little college town in quaint and somewhat eclectic Boone NC.
In the north central states, check for cooler temperatures in WI and MN around Lake Michigan and further west around Lake Superior in WI and northern MN. The most perfect summer climate zone is in the North Pacific, from Port Angeles to Vancouver, Canada. Wonderful mild weather and bordering Olympic National Park and right on the beautiful Pacific Ocean! It just doesn’t improve the weather and beauty much! I will never go “full time” in a hot and humid area again! ~ See you on the road!
Blessings for your travels, Brenda