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07-13-2016, 06:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Missoula, Montana
Posts: 704
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For those trips where we just need a nice quiet spot to overnight, we joined Harvest Hosts. For those that don't know about it, the cost is $40 a year. You get map/list of all facilities (vineyards, farms, orchards, breweries etc) that will let you camp, self contained, for the night. The expectation is that you sample their wares and hopefully purchase something. We've only stayed at vineyards and really like this. Almost everytime the vineyard folks would get us settled in, pour some samples, sell us a few bottles, then close down for the night, leaving us as the only folks there. Have awoken to views over the grapes to a rivered valley, to walking the dogs down rows if grapes or fruit trees, small mom and pop operations to large corporate types.
Use it once and you've gotten your investment back.
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07-13-2016, 07:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Upstate N.Y.
Posts: 488
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We used too do the Walmart stops, but a few of them started to not allow it because some were abusing it. One of the Walmart's, some were leaving RV's in it with for sale sign making a used rv lot out of it. It only takes a few to ruin things. Also, the wife started complaining about the vehicle noise and running the generator. We then started using campgrounds, calling about two weeks prior and setting up reservation which really is the best way to go. Having reservation along the way gives you the extra push to make to the next destination. ( We only went 250mi a day *LOL*).
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07-15-2016, 02:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Elephant Butte, NM
Posts: 1,219
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I keep the days to 300 miles+/- and call ahead to the 300miles area. Once I hit a full camp ground and she called ahead, another hour and we had one of the best sites in a little out of the way camp.
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07-15-2016, 03:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: kaml
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We used Pilot truck stops when going down and back to the SW this past winter. Some have dedicated RV parking areas where you don't get stuck beside a refer that's running all night. When I'm headed to a destination I just drive and then stop for the night and get up and go, no hookups, no setup. On the way south we were in New Orleans by the end of the 2nd day coming from 2hrs north of Toronto. On the way back the final run was 1000miles/18hrs to stay ahead of a late winter storm. Oh, and I do all the driving
If we want to we can have a short shower in the trailer as I run with some fresh on board.
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07-15-2016, 08:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Boston
Posts: 319
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Thanks everyone. I did just under 600 miles today, easy. Under 11 hours and now chillin at a KoA with full hookup. Be on the road by 8 tomorrow and plan to put 500 in without a problem.
Enjoying vacation so far. ;-)
Dave...
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07-16-2016, 05:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Dave, glad to hear your trip is going good. We are heading to Nashville in September. We booked a KOA in Harrisonburg VA for the first leg of the trip. We will spend a day there, then continue to Nashville on the next Day. Coming back, we just reversed the trip staying at the same cg. I figure I have to stop every 200 miles or so for gas, leg stretching and so forth.
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07-16-2016, 06:15 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Where ever the boss says we're going.
Posts: 15,943
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aero_Dave
Thanks everyone. I did just under 600 miles today, easy. Under 11 hours and now chillin at a KoA with full hookup. Be on the road by 8 tomorrow and plan to put 500 in without a problem.
Enjoying vacation so far. ;-)
Dave...
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Safe travels
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07-16-2016, 06:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 306
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Spepi...We have stayed at that KOA in Harrisonburg. Not a bad place. There are some nice caverns nearby, 'Endless Caverns', if you have some extra time.
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07-16-2016, 06:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Boston
Posts: 319
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Knocked-out another 500 miles today in 10 hours. That included 1 stop for 45 minutes for breakfast and another 30 minutes for lunch. Now chillin at another KoA in Indiana. Next stop (tomorrow), Cape Fair Missouri :-)
Dave...
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07-16-2016, 06:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 411
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07-16-2016, 07:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: North Greenbush, NY
Posts: 752
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aero_Dave
Knocked-out another 500 miles today in 10 hours. That included 1 stop for 45 minutes for breakfast and another 30 minutes for lunch. Now chillin at another KoA in Indiana. Next stop (tomorrow), Cape Fair Missouri :-)
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You are turning is some great lap times, Dave! A commendable pace! On a trip like that, I'd "plan" on 400 to 450 miles per day, and then take anything over that as a bonus!
Enjoy the vaca with the kids!
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07-19-2016, 09:41 AM
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#32
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Huntingdon Valley
Posts: 262
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Aero_Dave
Just completed similar trip. Left SE PA @ 3am Saturday drove 675 miles to the Indianapolis KOA. Then just over 500 to Topeka KS.. Then 500 more to Denver yesterday. Arrived around 4 each day. Sitting enjoying some views over the lake in Cherry Creek SP . Interesting State Park as it is surrounded by Aurora, a very busy city but serene in the Park. Spacious sites surrounded by woods and all kinds of animals.
I am glad to be off the Interstate
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07-19-2016, 10:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Fairview, Oregon
Posts: 450
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We just got back from a 4500 mile trip to / from Indiana. 500 miles a day with "set up and tear-down" daily got to be old real quick. We are retired so we slowed the pace to 250 miles a day. MUCH BETTER! Got to smell the roses you know.
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07-19-2016, 12:21 PM
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#34
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Surprise
Posts: 2,623
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jagiven
650 miles is a long day. I have done it, took about 16 hours with fuel stops, food, road construction, etc.
Personally I would wing it. If you are tired you can stop a few miles short, or energized go a few extra miles.
An alternative driving option; A few years ago, the DW had a trip planned for us, to leave early morning for 550 miles. I convinced her that the HTT was already going to be packed, let’s leave after rush hour the night before, and put a few miles (170) on the rig that night to make the next day a bit easier. Traffic was light, we were energized, it was cool (for being near the 4th of July). We actually went about 270 miles instead. When we decided to keep pushing ahead, the DW was on her phone looking at options ahead for the next 150 miles. We pulled into a State Park at dusk. Slept in an hour the next morning and got on the road again, fully refreshed, and way ahead of schedule.
Run with a few gallons of water in the FW tank, this way if you need an unexpected nap keep a Walmart, Cabella as an option in the back pocket. By the way I have been told the Cabella’s in Mitchell SD, has power points in the curbs for RVers, per a good friend of mine, I have not personal verified. He said it was the best treatment from a business he has ever experienced, he said a Cabella’s employee came out to his TT, told him about the power, gave them discount coupons for the store and their restaurant, and other local businesses.
Have fun!
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No overnight parking is allowed at any Big Box including Cabela's in Rapid City, SD. More and more cities are placing restrictions on over night parking, as too many abuse the privilege.
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07-19-2016, 06:17 PM
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#35
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: St louis
Posts: 3
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We plan ahead and make a reservation. Use KOA cause it's just the one night and we like a cold bedroom.
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