The thermometer outside my kitchen window was telling me everything I needed to know. It was hot. Really hot. 95 degrees, to be exact. And it was only the middle of June. To make things worse, the humidity had turned my body into a giant lint roller. I clung to everything I touched.

Sound familiar? I wish I could say temperatures like this are a fluke. Our meteorologists are saying otherwise. And let’s face it, summer in an RV can be tough, anyway. The small air conditioners have trouble keeping up with the extreme heat. Parking in the shade, covering windows, etc. help only so much. So, what are we, as diehard campers, supposed to do to beat the heat?

Glad you asked…

Here are three easy ways to keep your cool this summer while enjoying all that nature provides:

1. Head for the hills – It’s simple math…higher elevations mean lower temps. So, for your next RV destination, choose a mountainside park. Not only will you be rewarded with breathtaking views, but you’ll also enjoy the cool breezes that swirl around the soaring cliffs.
2. Go North – There’s a reason snowbirds head north in the spring. The longer days and cooler temps just can’t be beaten. Plus, there are thousands of amazing parks spread across the northern U.S., from Washington to Maine. Just pick your date and destination—far in advance! —and go.
3. Book early. Book late. It may be too late for this summer, but next year, plan your vacation during the seasonal bookends: April/May and September/October. The temps will be—hopefully! —cooler. The parks will be less crowded. And even the pricing may be better. 

One last thought…keep a sunny attitude. Yes, it may be hot, but chances are you’re somewhere beautiful, enjoying time with loved ones. You’re surrounded by nature and likely have an ice-cold beverage within easy reach. So, enjoy! It’s summer, after all.

Happy Camping!

Bob