Route from Chicago to Philadelphia--after the snow!
The Hensons said
03:22 PM Oct 31, 2011
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
PIEERE said
07:53 PM Dec 7, 2011
I believe trying I-65 south to Indy to I-70 east, or I-65 to Nasville then east on I-40 to I-81 or I-95 North. Stayed tuned to your NOAA Website or hook up a CB with the weather bands: Cobra has a LTD25WX that can be had at most truck stops for less than a 100 dollars with an antenna. Make sure if mounting on non metal body that you speak to a knowledgeable person about an antenna designed for either application and have them set the SWR if used to transmit and you want good reception. Could be a lifesaver in an emergency situation. Pieere.
Bill and Linda said
12:43 PM Dec 9, 2011
Hey Kyle:
Would love to see your new rig.What are you pulling it with?
Actually I like I-65 down to Indianapolis then over I-70. (I am assuming you are really coming from Chicago and not the MS plant.If the MS plant it would be different suggestion.)
I just drove some of that route this week and IMO that is better than I-80 across not to mention the tolls.Also, recall, a little snow is not too much of an issue on the Interstates.(I said a little.)It is sort of a long way down to Nashville and across to I-40.Do NOT go through Louisville on I-65.One of the bridges across the Ohio River is out of commission, will be a long time, and you don’t want to go that way IMO.Went that way “up” last week.Big mistake.Came back another way and no problems.
The route I suggest is 65 miles, give or take, further than the most direct route, but I think you will enjoy it more and have less traffic.(I-465 around Indy is fine.)Take I-270 around the south side of Columbus, OH.
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
I believe trying I-65 south to Indy to I-70 east, or I-65 to Nasville then east on I-40 to I-81 or I-95 North. Stayed tuned to your NOAA Website or hook up a CB with the weather bands: Cobra has a LTD25WX that can be had at most truck stops for less than a 100 dollars with an antenna. Make sure if mounting on non metal body that you speak to a knowledgeable person about an antenna designed for either application and have them set the SWR if used to transmit and you want good reception. Could be a lifesaver in an emergency situation. Pieere.
Hey Kyle:
Would love to see your new rig. What are you pulling it with?
Actually I like I-65 down to Indianapolis then over I-70. (I am assuming you are really coming from Chicago and not the MS plant. If the MS plant it would be different suggestion.)
I just drove some of that route this week and IMO that is better than I-80 across not to mention the tolls. Also, recall, a little snow is not too much of an issue on the Interstates. (I said a little.) It is sort of a long way down to Nashville and across to I-40. Do NOT go through Louisville on I-65. One of the bridges across the Ohio River is out of commission, will be a long time, and you don’t want to go that way IMO. Went that way “up” last week. Big mistake. Came back another way and no problems.
The route I suggest is 65 miles, give or take, further than the most direct route, but I think you will enjoy it more and have less traffic. (I-465 around Indy is fine.) Take I-270 around the south side of Columbus, OH.
Enjoy the ride.
Bill