RV route planning

[Jopopsy]

Originally Posted by Hattie

Yep. Got the Rand McNally laminated (so you can mark it with whiteboard pens then wipe it clean). Did a posting on this just a couple of weeks ago but on my iPad so can't find hyperlink. They (not Amazon) have the best pricing!

This? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/052...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[Hattie]

Originally Posted by Jopopsy

Is there a website or book that will help plan the best RV routes? I'm quickly realizing that the route you would take in a car is often times different than what you would take with a RV.

I ask now before I end up in trouble!

Consider looking at trucker-specific GPS. Just noticed Rand McNally sells them, bet others do too.

[Jopopsy]

I've got the Garmin version of the Rand McNally.

[Hattie]

Originally Posted by Jopopsy

This? Rand Mcnally 2016 Motor Carriers' Road Atlas (Rand Mcnally Motor Carriers' Road Atlas Deluxe Edition): Rand Mcnally: 9780528013225: Amazon.com: Books

Yep - but Amazon is 2x the price! also look at Rand McNally's menu bar for trucker tools. As Tim Taylor would say - arrrrgggghhhh.

[Jopopsy]

I appreciate the cheaper angle too. Thanks much.

[Ewingfamily]

Has anyone taken their RV on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry? We are considering it for our trip to Assateague Island next week. I tried to guesstimate the cost- thinking around $125 for a family of five and a 35' camper & tow vehicle. Not sure if it is really worth it…
Traveling from Central Jersey- Berlin, MD(Assateague Island)

[3'senough]

Originally Posted by Ewingfamily

Has anyone taken their RV on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry? We are considering it for our trip to Assateague Island next week. I tried to guesstimate the cost- thinking around $125 for a family of five and a 35' camper & tow vehicle. Not sure if it is really worth it…
Traveling from Central Jersey- Berlin, MD(Assateague Island)

You can definitely do it, but you will most likely not make it this late due to space required and the season. Worth a shot though.

DE1, 113 to OC is about 2.5 hrs from DEMBB without traffic.

[DJTrippers]

Does the Randy McNally Motor Carriers atlas include information on steep grades? We took one of our first trips last week through down I-40 and I-81 in Tennessee. Driving a car on a hilly interstate was sure different from towing a trailer!

[Hattie]

Since we have a diesel with an off-road package (exhaust brake and hill-descent brake), that isn't a concern for us. To your specific question, I don't recall and the atlas is stored in our TT. For a quick answer, you might want to email Rand McNally specifically on that question - but I DO know it includes lots of trucker-related info. Also, where there are nasty grades (e.g., Grapevine in California), there a lots of U-Tube videos to give you a sense of what you are facing.

[bedrck46]

Originally Posted by Ewingfamily

Has anyone taken their RV on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry? We are considering it for our trip to Assateague Island next week. I tried to guesstimate the cost- thinking around $125 for a family of five and a 35' camper & tow vehicle. Not sure if it is really worth it…
Traveling from Central Jersey- Berlin, MD(Assateague Island)

I would suggest that you take 295 south into Del and than go down rt. 13 to Assateague. I lived in Burlington County and I think that would be easier than driving to Cape May although the ferry ride would be nice. By the time you drive to Cape May you could already be in Del from Berlin. Not sure what it would cost you for the Ferry but I would think that it would be cheaper going down 295 I would call to ask what the cost would be as compared to making a guesstimate.

[Macrosill]

Might need a reservation with a large rig. Even if not needed it would be a good idea to make sure you get on the ferry at the time you want, if you choose to go that route.