Death Valley in June?

TNRIVERSIDE wrote:
Is it safe to go through Death Valley in late June?
We are planing our trip out west (from Tennessee) for next summer with the Grandkids so we will be traveling while school is out. Our plan has us going from Yosemite (Tuolumne) to Los Vegas. Not staying in Death Velley. Just driving through. Pulling our 21' TT with our F150. The high temperature is the concern. Is this a safe plan? Thoughts appreciated.

June could see some hot temps during the day. Check DV's average temps in June. Look at changing the order of your schedule i.e. If going to Death Valley first would get you there earlier in the season April, May, you might avoid some of the heat temps. Just some general trip thoughts:
1. Make sure your vechicle is in tip top shape, especially tires and batteries. Carry an extra fan belt with you.
2. Make sure you have a good "Emergency Road Side Service plan" i.e. Good Sam, don't depend on service plans that are not primarily designed for RVers i.e. AAA. Let your family members at home know what your RV itinerary is approx. when going traveling through Death Valley.
3. There are some good RV camp grounds right in Death Valley at Furnance Creek to stay if you want to break up your trip from Yosemite to Las Vegas. Death Valley is an incredible experience and to really appreciate it you could spend 2 or 3 days exploring. To really appreciate the wonders of DV, I would recommend buying a travel book for DV and/or a good video before you visit there. Personally, Las Vegas would not be a high priority for me if traveling with kids. There is little to do for children, it is a Disney Land experience for adults. Just my own opinion based on many trips to both. If Vegas is a priority for you, I would check out the various shows especially ones that kids might enjoy and book them in advance.