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Lynn · Lynn

Hi all: We're going to Kentucky this summer. I need some help from you Kentuckians (is that what you're called?) and from RVers who have been there a bunch. Please list five things/places you feel are the top five "must see&do" while there. I'm looking for iconic things, ie th...

Waggin Tails · Waggin Tails

This link is our travel plans from Rainbvow Plantation in Summerdale to Maysville, NC. http://g.co/maps/ztupr. Any feedback or route changes will be appreciated. First half of the 1600 mile trip was pretty good Our blog has details if you are interested in seeing where we stayed. Thanks.

skip52 · skip52

will be traveling to Rayne, La., pulling a 38' fiver. Any suggestions for a nice R.V. park? Thanks.

FOSJ · FOSJ

This Florida born and bred driver is headed out from Florida to Oregon starting mid March this year. I'm not sure what kind of weather related road conditions to expect as we approach the various mountain ranges in the west. 40' DP with a 12' trailer. I'm looking for suggestions as to where we should con...

hoppers · hoppers

Hi, we are from Florida, traveling in our pop up (future Fulltimers within 2 years) and will travel to Lookout Mountain area, then Frankin TN, and finish at Vicksburg MS. Last year we did the Gettysburg, Antietam, and THE CRATER in VA. Now will experince the other part of the civil war. Any suggested c...

NorCal Dan · NorCal Dan

Trying to figure out the best route, with our RV, to get to Kernville, CA. Don't mind hills, but hate twisty roads with steep ups and downs that go on for miles and miles. I read online that 155 out of Delano has a very steep decent from Alta Sierra. Any Dreamers familar with the area that could offer so...

janieD · janieD

Early next fall (we need to arrive in WA in mid Sept.) we will be traveling to Sequim WA. We will be staying at Custer state park for a time and then heading out. What is the best route from here, knowing we have some major mountains to cross? Any suggestions?

The Hensons · The Hensons

I was wondering if anyone has traveled from Chicago area to Philly area during this recent snow. I have to pull my 43'er at the end of the week and wonder if there is a preferred RV route. Any suggestions? Kyle

bigdog · bigdog

does anyone know of a place to stay over Christmas on a 37 foot Class A motorhome in marathon in the Keys?

greenhorn · greenhorn

Janet and I will be bringing our 2 youngest daughters with us , Mckenna and Summer our two eldest daughters will be flying out to meet up with us in Salt Lake City. We are giving ourselves 3 weeks (4 if needed) to travel from our home in Southern Ontario out to Salt Lake where my brother is located. From ther...

Louie · Louie

I am trying to get to Zephyr Cove Rv Resort on Hwy 50 on the East side of the lake from Reno/Carson City side. I see that there is a 12'4" tunnel just north of the resort. Is anyone aware of this? I called the resort and they said they had never had anyone else ask about it. I am right at 13'2" on m...

LibertyLinda · LibertyLinda

Anyone who is traveling out there, please know that several Counties in the Southern Tier of Upstate NY & bordering northern counties of the state of PA are in State of Emergancy. We had terrential downpours starting this past Wed., with major flooding of the Susquehanna River starting Wed., r...

charles · charles

We intend to do that pass next week. I am pulling a 31ft EVERGREEN with an F 250. We have no problems with mountains as we just got back from Alaska and are now in a camp ground in Colorado at over 8,000 ft. Did many 10% percent grades, for miles, on this trip. Thanks for any insite. CCC

Ckerr · Ckerr

We're starting to do a little route planning for our upcoming trip from Austin, TX to Coffeyville, KS for my Amazon gig starting in September. We're looking for some advice/recommendations/thoughts on routing and places to visit on the way. We're trying to learn to travel more slowly... lol We saw...

TXRVr · TXRVr

I'm spending a couple months near Denver, Colorado this summer. One of the bucket list items is to do a mountain train ride. (We've already done Pike's Peak) I would like some suggestions on the best one to do. Some criteria: 1- Entertainment and food available would be preferable. 2- Not over 5-6 ho...

policegirl · policegirl

This may not be the place to post this but i couldn't find a weather thread... We will be first time rv'ers in Sept.. can't wait! Even though our RV will be small (24') it will have plumbing! yay!! No more going to the bathroom behind a tree in the middle of the night, lol.. Anyway. my question, being an okie...

Kendall · Kendall

Hi All, Well, it's been a busy season for me in Maine. For all of you that have met me at the rallies, Yes ! the house is now rented for at least the year. I was either going to put it on the market or rent it. First person that showed up to see it, took it for the year. Maybe two years with the option to buy if I choo...

Claudia · Claudia

Hi, My husband and I took a cross-country trip last Aug-Sept. We took the northern route, starting in Delaware, across Pa and Ohio, onto to I90. Ran into the WORST toll system in Illinois. Toll booths are in the far right-hand lane, just a quick stop to throw in .25-.50 and speed on. Only problem w...

rclvnv · rclvnv

We are on our way back on long trip from Las Vegas,to Wash,DC,to Tampa Fla, & return. Currently in Texas hill country,west of San Antonio. Next on I-10 to Ft. Stockton,then on to Las Cruces.We had planned to take I-10 all the way to Phoenix,then connect via 60/93 to the 40,then back home. I see I cou...

Merikay · Merikay

When does "spring" come to southern Utah? We don't mind cool or even cold days, we just don't want to have a freeze in the Motor home. Has anyone been to Moab etc. in March?

pierreandcolleen · pierreandcolleen

I'm from the east coast and spent this winter in Tucson, AZ. I have never had allergies before and I rarely get sick. During the first week of March I began to experience allergy symptoms (swollen glands in throat, watery eyes, runny nose, tickle in my throat). I was gone for almost two weeks (in Hawa...

Scubabeck · Scubabeck

To my Fellow RV'ers! Has anyone every camped/boondocked in Arizona and if so....Has anyone had any issues with picking up small hitchhiker that are creepy crawly in nature. Example : Desert Spiders, scorpions, maybe even a rattlesnake, lizards, desert rats or mice? Just looking for FYI example...

mesquite47 · mesquite47

Planning on one of our first big trips being from Dallas area to Yellowstone and Grand tetons for a 3 week adventure in September. Hoping that time frame allows for lots less crowds as families have to be back for school starting. Our son graduates in june so we finally free to take off peak trip to one of o...

Rusty · Rusty

Heading out on our first long trip this week. It will be us and Fuji the dog. Going to be about 1,200-1,300 miles We are hoping to stay pretty close to the coast. Any good spots you have been along the way, We should visit ? I hope to take 4-5 days to get there. -- Edited by Rusty on Friday 17th of June 2011 02...

Postalpair · Postalpair

Hubby and I took a summer job at Dollywood and was wondering if any Dreamers were heading thru Pigeon Forge??

heyduke · heyduke

Anyone wish to share places for us to eat, drink or visit while we stay in the keys this summer? We know about the sunsets, sloppy joes etc but are looking for some out of the way special places you may have visited.

charles · charles

We are planning to go to Alaska this spring. Several questions: 1-anticipate leaving the Seattle area abt June 1 2-Arrive Alaska, July 1 3-Depart Alaska about Aug 15 4-Arrive Seattle area Sept 15 (All dates approximate!!) This is for plannign purposes. 5-Should the tow vehicle be fitted with a rock...

Colorado_Kid · Colorado_Kid

Anyone have any experiences of being on a road with their RV that that there RV should never have been on such as old dirt roads or dangerous mountain passes?

Carstrom · Carstrom

We are looking for comments on a route from Heiskell, Tn to Danville, Ky. We are considering taking I-75 North and then picking up US-150 around Mt.Vernon into Danville. Google-earth shows some parts of US-150 as primarily a two-lane road with no shoulder but I can’t determine much else about it. A...

rclvnv · rclvnv

Planning travel to two daughters this summer.I live in Nevada,and they live in the Tampa Fla(Palm Harbor) & Washington DC areas. Took trip to DC last summer,left in June to meet daughter who was returning from overseas,ie commitment travel-we had to be there to help her move into her new home,(...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Top Five Kentucky Experiences (Preview) Hi all: We're going to Kentucky this summer. I need some help from you Kentuckians (is that what you're called?) and from RVers who have been there a bunch. Please list five things/places you feel are the top five "must see&do" while there. I'm looking for iconic things, ie th...	Lynn	7	1935	04:33 PM Feb 26, 2012 by TXRVr
	Summerdale, AL to Maysville, NC (Preview) This link is our travel plans from Rainbvow Plantation in Summerdale to Maysville, NC. http://g.co/maps/ztupr. Any feedback or route changes will be appreciated. First half of the 1600 mile trip was pretty good Our blog has details if you are interested in seeing where we stayed. Thanks.	Waggin Tails	0	938	06:24 AM Feb 25, 2012 by Waggin Tails
	Rayne, Louisiana (Preview) will be traveling to Rayne, La., pulling a 38' fiver. Any suggestions for a nice R.V. park? Thanks.	skip52	6	1388	02:49 AM Feb 21, 2012 by Workinrvers
	Route Suggestions: Orlando FL to Portland OR; Mid March (Preview) This Florida born and bred driver is headed out from Florida to Oregon starting mid March this year. I'm not sure what kind of weather related road conditions to expect as we approach the various mountain ranges in the west. 40' DP with a 12' trailer. I'm looking for suggestions as to where we should con...	FOSJ	2	2060	01:11 AM Feb 8, 2012 by 53 Merc
	Civil War Tour..Suggestions? (Preview) Hi, we are from Florida, traveling in our pop up (future Fulltimers within 2 years) and will travel to Lookout Mountain area, then Frankin TN, and finish at Vicksburg MS. Last year we did the Gettysburg, Antietam, and THE CRATER in VA. Now will experince the other part of the civil war. Any suggested c...	hoppers	1	1114	06:08 AM Feb 7, 2012 by TXRVr
	Kernville, CA. Route Suggestions (Preview) Trying to figure out the best route, with our RV, to get to Kernville, CA. Don't mind hills, but hate twisty roads with steep ups and downs that go on for miles and miles. I read online that 155 out of Delano has a very steep decent from Alta Sierra. Any Dreamers familar with the area that could offer so...	NorCal Dan	4	1429	06:59 PM Feb 1, 2012 by NorCal Dan
	South Dakota to Washington state (Preview) Early next fall (we need to arrive in WA in mid Sept.) we will be traveling to Sequim WA. We will be staying at Custer state park for a time and then heading out. What is the best route from here, knowing we have some major mountains to cross? Any suggestions?	janieD	6	1380	08:39 PM Jan 12, 2012 by Bill Adams
	Route from Chicago to Philadelphia--after the snow! (Preview) I was wondering if anyone has traveled from Chicago area to Philly area during this recent snow. I have to pull my 43'er at the end of the week and wonder if there is a preferred RV route. Any suggestions? Kyle	The Hensons	2	1285	12:43 PM Dec 9, 2011 by Bill and Linda
	Marathon fl Keys (Preview) does anyone know of a place to stay over Christmas on a 37 foot Class A motorhome in marathon in the Keys?	bigdog	2	1238	11:56 AM Dec 6, 2011 by RVRon
	early stages in planning our first "big" road trip ... (Preview) Janet and I will be bringing our 2 youngest daughters with us , Mckenna and Summer our two eldest daughters will be flying out to meet up with us in Salt Lake City. We are giving ourselves 3 weeks (4 if needed) to travel from our home in Southern Ontario out to Salt Lake where my brother is located. From ther...	greenhorn	2	1159	07:57 AM Oct 31, 2011 by igotjam
	Route to Lake Tahoe (Preview) I am trying to get to Zephyr Cove Rv Resort on Hwy 50 on the East side of the lake from Reno/Carson City side. I see that there is a 12'4" tunnel just north of the resort. Is anyone aware of this? I called the resort and they said they had never had anyone else ask about it. I am right at 13'2" on m...	Louie	0	863	03:38 PM Sep 24, 2011 by Louie
	Catostrophic Flooding NE PA & Southern Tier NY State (Preview) Anyone who is traveling out there, please know that several Counties in the Southern Tier of Upstate NY & bordering northern counties of the state of PA are in State of Emergancy. We had terrential downpours starting this past Wed., with major flooding of the Susquehanna River starting Wed., r...	LibertyLinda	5	1384	07:35 PM Sep 10, 2011 by LibertyLinda
	Taos,NM to Angel Fire, NM road over the mountain (Preview) We intend to do that pass next week. I am pulling a 31ft EVERGREEN with an F 250. We have no problems with mountains as we just got back from Alaska and are now in a camp ground in Colorado at over 8,000 ft. Did many 10% percent grades, for miles, on this trip. Thanks for any insite. CCC	charles	6	3525	08:01 AM Aug 28, 2011 by charles
	Route Planning -- Austin, TX to Coffeyville, KS (Preview) We're starting to do a little route planning for our upcoming trip from Austin, TX to Coffeyville, KS for my Amazon gig starting in September. We're looking for some advice/recommendations/thoughts on routing and places to visit on the way. We're trying to learn to travel more slowly... lol We saw...	Ckerr	3	3039	06:13 PM Aug 27, 2011 by Terry and Jo
	Train Ride in Colorado (Preview) I'm spending a couple months near Denver, Colorado this summer. One of the bucket list items is to do a mountain train ride. (We've already done Pike's Peak) I would like some suggestions on the best one to do. Some criteria: 1- Entertainment and food available would be preferable. 2- Not over 5-6 ho...	TXRVr	16	2570	03:03 PM Aug 7, 2011 by Terry and Jo
	Tornados... (Preview) This may not be the place to post this but i couldn't find a weather thread... We will be first time rv'ers in Sept.. can't wait! Even though our RV will be small (24') it will have plumbing! yay!! No more going to the bathroom behind a tree in the middle of the night, lol.. Anyway. my question, being an okie...	policegirl	8	1515	07:44 PM Aug 4, 2011 by NorCal Dan
	The Great Lakes Area (Preview) Hi All, Well, it's been a busy season for me in Maine. For all of you that have met me at the rallies, Yes ! the house is now rented for at least the year. I was either going to put it on the market or rent it. First person that showed up to see it, took it for the year. Maybe two years with the option to buy if I choo...	Kendall	8	1606	11:38 AM Aug 2, 2011 by flyone
	Comparison of interstates (Preview) Hi, My husband and I took a cross-country trip last Aug-Sept. We took the northern route, starting in Delaware, across Pa and Ohio, onto to I90. Ran into the WORST toll system in Illinois. Toll booths are in the far right-hand lane, just a quick stop to throw in .25-.50 and speed on. Only problem w...	Claudia	5	1414	10:20 AM Jul 28, 2011 by Delaine and Lindy
	Thoughts on Routing needed (Preview) We are on our way back on long trip from Las Vegas,to Wash,DC,to Tampa Fla, & return. Currently in Texas hill country,west of San Antonio. Next on I-10 to Ft. Stockton,then on to Las Cruces.We had planned to take I-10 all the way to Phoenix,then connect via 60/93 to the 40,then back home. I see I cou...	rclvnv	2	1035	05:27 PM Jul 26, 2011 by Bill Adams
	Moab in March or April? (Preview) When does "spring" come to southern Utah? We don't mind cool or even cold days, we just don't want to have a freeze in the Motor home. Has anyone been to Moab etc. in March?	Merikay	7	1486	09:50 AM Jul 22, 2011 by RVRon
	Mold and Allergies in the Desert (Preview) I'm from the east coast and spent this winter in Tucson, AZ. I have never had allergies before and I rarely get sick. During the first week of March I began to experience allergy symptoms (swollen glands in throat, watery eyes, runny nose, tickle in my throat). I was gone for almost two weeks (in Hawa...	pierreandcolleen	17	4379	09:51 AM Jul 18, 2011 by Delaine and Lindy
	Camping / boondocking in Arizona (Preview) To my Fellow RV'ers! Has anyone every camped/boondocked in Arizona and if so....Has anyone had any issues with picking up small hitchhiker that are creepy crawly in nature. Example : Desert Spiders, scorpions, maybe even a rattlesnake, lizards, desert rats or mice? Just looking for FYI example...	Scubabeck	11	4595	07:32 AM Jul 18, 2011 by tworootless
	Yellowstone in September Yellowstone in September (Preview) Planning on one of our first big trips being from Dallas area to Yellowstone and Grand tetons for a 3 week adventure in September. Hoping that time frame allows for lots less crowds as families have to be back for school starting. Our son graduates in june so we finally free to take off peak trip to one of o...	mesquite47	5	1672	05:07 PM Jul 14, 2011 by Scubabeck
	From San Antonio to Tampa "Palmetto"FL (Preview) Heading out on our first long trip this week. It will be us and Fuji the dog. Going to be about 1,200-1,300 miles We are hoping to stay pretty close to the coast. Any good spots you have been along the way, We should visit ? I hope to take 4-5 days to get there. -- Edited by Rusty on Friday 17th of June 2011 02...	Rusty	2	1120	10:31 PM Jun 20, 2011 by Rusty
	Anybody coming to Pigeon Forge TN??? (Preview) Hubby and I took a summer job at Dollywood and was wondering if any Dreamers were heading thru Pigeon Forge??	Postalpair	14	1920	07:57 AM Jun 20, 2011 by Postalpair
	Places to visit while in the keys... (Preview) Anyone wish to share places for us to eat, drink or visit while we stay in the keys this summer? We know about the sunsets, sloppy joes etc but are looking for some out of the way special places you may have visited.	heyduke	3	1212	02:20 PM Jun 18, 2011 by Roz
	ALASKA----FIRST TRIP (Preview) We are planning to go to Alaska this spring. Several questions: 1-anticipate leaving the Seattle area abt June 1 2-Arrive Alaska, July 1 3-Depart Alaska about Aug 15 4-Arrive Seattle area Sept 15 (All dates approximate!!) This is for plannign purposes. 5-Should the tow vehicle be fitted with a rock...	charles	15	4342	08:51 PM Jun 13, 2011 by charles
	The Road Less Traveled is Less Traveled for a Reason (Preview) Anyone have any experiences of being on a road with their RV that that there RV should never have been on such as old dirt roads or dangerous mountain passes?	Colorado_Kid	17	6213	08:29 PM Jun 13, 2011 by charles
	Heiskell, TN to Danville, KY (Preview) We are looking for comments on a route from Heiskell, Tn to Danville, Ky. We are considering taking I-75 North and then picking up US-150 around Mt.Vernon into Danville. Google-earth shows some parts of US-150 as primarily a two-lane road with no shoulder but I can’t determine much else about it. A...	Carstrom	3	1275	07:02 AM May 1, 2011 by Carstrom
	Summer Travel (Preview) Planning travel to two daughters this summer.I live in Nevada,and they live in the Tampa Fla(Palm Harbor) & Washington DC areas. Took trip to DC last summer,left in June to meet daughter who was returning from overseas,ie commitment travel-we had to be there to help her move into her new home,(...	rclvnv	4	2076	01:23 AM Apr 27, 2011 by Melstar
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