Ruben Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Hi everyone, newbie here (to the forum, and fairly new to RVing, although some experience) We're going on a cross-country trip in December. We is; my wife, our toddler, baby and me. We'll take about 4 weeks to drive from Northern California to Florida. There are 2 basic routes we're considering; Via Grand Canyon etc. Mainly because I've never been there and would love love love to visit this part of the US. Drop down to San Diego, and take the Southern route. The 2 main questions I have are; What would your preferred route be? Does anyone have experience with Grand Canyon in December? I know it can get cold, but would you discourage it with kids around that time? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 It can be cold at the Grand Canyon in Dec. The North Rim will probably be closed, the South Rim will be open but the weather may not be the best. Quote Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Highways can be snowed in, too. Sometimes, I10 is too far north. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) Here's the weather history for last December 2018 at the Grand Canyon: High 59; Low 1 Average High 40; Average Low 14 That's very cold for camping although some do it. You would need full winter gear for the toddler and baby.... and probably yourselves. The RV would be susceptible to freezing water pipes ..... and you'd use a lot of propane for heating. Are you staying in Florida or will you be returning? Best to do it on your return if in a better time period. https://www.wunderground.com/history/monthly/us/az/grand-canyon/KGCN/date/2018-12 Edited August 27, 2019 by 2gypsies Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 I agree with 2gypsies. I have heard of I 40 in Flagstaff being closed due to snow in these winter months months Dec,Jan,Feb, Mar.Apr. If you choose to use I 40, this website may be of great help: http://oss.weathershare.org/ It even has live weather/road cameras denoted on the maps. Personally I would not take the risk with small children along. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 The Grand Canyon is lovely but NOT at that time of year in an RV. Frozen pipes are not fun. Especially when they thaw and you find all the leaks from pipes that burst when frozen. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trostberg Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 I worked at Grand Canyon Dec-March and stayed in my RV. I was winterized. The Grand Canyon is as busy as the summer between Christmas and New Year and alot of international guests. Most days was at least in the 40s during the day. If the weather does snow I40 is a horrible road to drive. I would just watch the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 On 8/26/2019 at 7:54 PM, Ray,IN said: I agree with 2gypsies. I have heard of I 40 in Flagstaff being closed due to snow in these winter months months Dec,Jan,Feb, Mar.Apr. Me too. I have traveled I-40 in winter more than once and can tell you from experience that it can be treacherous in bad weather. Even if the weather is good, it will be cold for the children and can be very cold. If you are winter experienced people like some from ski country you may have the needed cloting for you and the children and if you have enough time to wait out any bad roads if the weather turns bad, then it could be a good experience. The canyon is very scenic in snow and quite different than in warm weather, but you need to be prepared for it. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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