Preparation and travel tips for snowbirds
With the US border reopening to leisure travel, are you making plans to head south for a warmer winter?
Before your snowbirding adventure begins, read through our advice on making plans, preparing your RV, and where to turn if you encounter trouble on the road.
Preparation & essentials
Do the research early: US entry and exit procedures, the documents you need at the border, and what you are and are not allowed to bring across.
Prepare your RV
Winterize before you travel, even in early fall — an unexpected cold snap on the road is what freezes the pipes.
Plan for home maintenance and security
Arrange a house sitter, yard maintenance and a remote security system, and put your post on Canada Post's Hold Mail service while you are away.
Know where to get help
The RV Care network's partnership with Route 66 dealerships means priority emergency service across the continent.
Take care of your health
Buy travel medical insurance before you cross the border.
Watch the weather
Keep an eye on conditions along the route and be ready to change the plan.