Crowe wrote:
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.
...Why would you have to shut the air conditioners off that are powered by your coach's GENERATOR, to keep the CHASSIS engine from over-heating?? The two (generator engine and chassis engine) are totally separate on a Motorhome. That makes no sense.
Now, if you're towing an RV with a truck or whatever, and it requires shutting off the a/c in traffic to keep from overheating....Then your vehicle has a cooling issue, that needs to be fixed, regardless. I've not seen a vehicle built in the last 30 years, that would have that problem (unless, like I said, there was a maintenance problem that needed to be addressed).
Large windshields magnify the sun. I will probably never own a Class A for that reason..
We have a Class A, live in the South, and been traveling around the South in our Class A for years. Yes, that large windshield does allow more heat in, but its nothing our dual overhead A/C units (powered by a generator, separate from the chassis engine) don't handle just fine. We all stay plenty cool on the road. Especially if we run the dash air conditioner as well (which BTW, we have NEVER had to turn off even on the hottest days in heavy traffic).
Bottom line: Traveling in the South in an RV is NOT an issue, provided your RV's air conditioners, generator, cooling system, etc. is functioning properly. If it was an issue, there wouldn't be the zillions and zillions of RVs you see on the highways traveling all through the states in the South. Florida in particular, seems to have more RVs on the road than regular cars (and its the hottest state in the South, haha).
Anyway, I'm not sure what to say on the decision whether to fly or drive, except this: Regardless what you decide, don't let the (incorrect) comments about RV traveling in the South sway your decision one way or the other. RV traveling in the South is great, you will like it.
