Snowbirding in 2020

[Jerry_P]

Hi, we are considering chasing the Canada Geese and tug the 5th-wheel south and enjoy warmer climates next winter. It will be winterized until we hit consistently plus-side temps so we will probably use motels along the route from Nova Scotia to Florida. Outside of the obvious concerns over snow storms and other definitely "off season" issues, does anyone have any tips to offer? I'm sure there are others who have made this trek at this time of year and I'd really like to hear of your experiences. Thanks in advance.

Jerry

[John_Joey]

rk911 wrote:
look for motels with truck parking areas as not all have them or permit large vehicles in their lots. we use the AllStays Truck & Travel app. it has a filter that shows motels with those lots but be sure to verify with google earth (some motels exaggerate the size of their truck lots).

^^^ X2 this ^^^

If in doubt make a call. Been told more then once if there are cars in the lot there won’t be enough swing room to get out in the morning. I then ask for a recommendation which they are always more then happy to give.

[joebedford]

We have traveled in our RV in winter conditions several times. Never stayed in a motel. Used bottled water. A bit of H2O in the grey and black tanks won't hurt.

[joebedford]

pawatt wrote:
If you are truly chasing Canadian Geese they leave in October.

Actually there were many CANADA geese at our home in Canada in late November in 2018.

[pawatt]

If you are truly chasing Canadian Geese they leave in October.

[pawatt]

We used RV antifreeze to flush the toilet and bottled water to cook and drink. Now if we take the RV we just leave in October.

[rk911]

look for motels with truck parking areas as not all have them or permit large vehicles in their lots. we use the AllStays Truck & Travel app. it has a filter that shows motels with those lots but be sure to verify with google earth (some motels exaggerate the size of their truck lots) and with the motel.

make your campground/rv park reservations sooner rather than later.