Okay --we've left the NW twice to find warm in the winter. Once we went to Arizona, then on over to Texas. The 2nd time we spent in Arizona.......COLD COLD COLD....both times they tell me it's the "coldest winter we've ever had". I don't like wind and they have WIND. I was warmer at home next to the wood stove! Now, this winter we stayed home and our friends in Yuma keep calling telling us how warm it is!!!!!!!! SO -- the answer here is to find out where I'm going to be and DON'T go there!!!!! ROL!
Our friends that go to the Apache Junction area of Arizona tell us they've had wind and rain.....but do have nice days. Those in Yuma seem to be the warmest and driest.
As for RVing --- yes gas is high...however, if you plan on driving and staying in one place it isn't as bad as if you're driving around exploring.