Eastern Ontario, Canada, to Arizona in January
Any recommendations? Would I hit weather warm enough to de-winterise sooner by going down the east coast then across the south?
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Having done the sprint south to warmer temps more times than I care to think about, albeit having a few hours head start on you, I'd suggest a slightly different theory.
As mentioned, I have the advantage of having a motorhome which means I can easily keep the living quarters warm as I drive. I have a warm place to spend the first night.
The most important suggestion I can give you is to be flexible in your departure and keep a close eye on the weather, there's no use driving in bad weather if you can avoid it. Along with that idea I would recommend you take the 401 east to Sarnia then on to Indianapolis and Nashville. The south side of Lake Erie is notorious for lake effect streamers and white outs, even on 'sunny days'. It also means you won't be driving on anything but pretty flat land.
Depending how hearty you are, you might want to consider spending the first night in a hotel / motel instead of sleeping in a cold trailer.
As mentioned, I have the advantage of having a motorhome which means I can easily keep the living quarters warm as I drive. I have a warm place to spend the first night.
The most important suggestion I can give you is to be flexible in your departure and keep a close eye on the weather, there's no use driving in bad weather if you can avoid it. Along with that idea I would recommend you take the 401 east to Sarnia then on to Indianapolis and Nashville. The south side of Lake Erie is notorious for lake effect streamers and white outs, even on 'sunny days'. It also means you won't be driving on anything but pretty flat land.
Depending how hearty you are, you might want to consider spending the first night in a hotel / motel instead of sleeping in a cold trailer.
