First of all, congrats to you both on your upcoming retirement! Its an exciting time. Being from northern Michigan, and previously a RV owner and traveler, I would encourage you to take the time to relax and enjoy this magnificent country we live in. Take the time to "smell the roses" along the way. One quick thought, if you want to select a area and live there for 5-6 months,consider "workamping" at one of the parks offering working opportunities. Often, this allows you a great way to become familiar with an area, venture out on your days off, and have an inside track on the local area from those you work with & for. Also it allows you to"exchange " your work for rent an benefits at the RV park. Its great on a budget. We did that for about 8-10 years until mu husband's health mandated we stop made many great friends long the way, and stretched the budget. Also there is a magazine called "Workamper News" you an subscribe to that shows you places looking for workers, which is a good way to get started. Good Luck& enjoy