ake the RV, otherwise having the RV is a waste of money.
Disagree. When we RVd we also did fly vacations. I would have not have seen WY, TX, AZ, AK, FL, AB, BC, Iceland, Denmark, or be able to do my upcoming trip to WA if I only planned on using my RV. RVing and flying vacations are not mutually exclusive.
For those that think RVing in the south in June shouldn't be a concern, let me explain why it could be. If you get stuck in traffic even on a moderately warm day, sometimes it's necessary to shut the a/c off in order to keep the engine from overheating. To a person who is heat sensitive such as me or the OP's DW, this is the kiss of death. Large windshields magnify the sun. I will probably never own a Class A for that reason. Not enjoying a vacation is far more wasteful than a unit sitting in a driveway for a few weeks. They are retired. It will get used later.
Again, for the distance you need to drive I would fly. Assuming you are comfortable flying and staying in hotels, IMHO more time to investigate where you may retire is the most mitigating factor.
