BSB67
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Has anyone here rented a motorhome and traveled to the national parks out west?
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BSB67
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Funny, we did your exact list of spots in October a couple years ago including the Hover dam. Did a raft tour starting at Glen Canyon too.
I've about done it all, most only once. I've camped, I've used a motorhome, hell, I've even renovated a motorhome. My idea of a camping anymore is a cheap hotel. Don't worry about a trailer to bring a car back on, you'll need to bring one. Plans should be made in advance before pulling in saying, here I am, where do we park. A few friends had them years ago, they can be rolling luxury. Driving around through a town with all that around you and behind you can be a PITA. It's fun and can be a super adventure, if you're into it.
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Rent one locally for 4 or 5 days and go somewhere 350 miles away. Spend some time on the slab [interstate] for sure.
If you are really adventurous go boondocking.
Campgrounds are a whole new social circle.
Lot's of logistics to consider
If you are really adventurous go boondocking.
Campgrounds are a whole new social circle.
Lot's of logistics to consider
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A couple years ago I was in Mammoth Ca during the huge snow event. 395 was closed due to flooding on my way out so I detoured through Death Valley and Las Vegas to get back to Phoenix. Spent more than a few hours there. Want to go back.
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I’ve pulled a 5th wheel and lived out of it most of my life for work even before I ever owned my 1st camera or phone. I seldom took pics of anything until my 1st I-phone in 2010 and I’ve lost most of those lol. I’ve been to a lot of places out west, I’ve even been to tatooine lol. The only place I didn’t pull my camper was to Maui but after all the places Ive been I still find myself loving the east coast better. I just love the Appalachian Mountains. California is still one of the most beautiful states they are.
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My friend used to drive from Connecticut to California to buy cars and bring them back home. He bought 5 E body cars on his last trip. A 70 Challenger R/T V code car,a 70 Challenger R/T SE U code car,a 70 Challenger SE 383 car,a 70 Cuda U code car,and a 70 Barracuda slant 6 roller. On one trip he had a problem with the trailer axle somewhere in Arizona and the cops towed it to a tire shop in town. The tire shop owner ran the whole town,cops and all. He would not let my friend leave until he deemed the trailer safe for travel and had the cops make sure he couldn't leave! He was there for 18 days until he had a representitive from the trailer manufacturer come to the tire shop and approve the repair work done to the axle on the trailer! It was like an episode of the Twilight Zone and Groundhog Day mixed together! He has other true stories like his truck burning to the ground after the oil line for the turbo failed,and the cops pulling the gas tanks out of the cars because they thought he was hauling drugs! No one drives across country just for old cars. After a fruitless search they realized he does! Be careful out there!
Rebelrouser
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Did the upper peninsula of Michigan in the camper 1st week of October mackinaw island, several state parks, and pictured rocks national seashore. We hit the fall colors just right. Super trip to do. lots of history and restored forts on Mackinaw besides the no cars and riding bicycles. And my truck gets 17mpg carrying the camper, so I don't spend a ton on fuel. In Mackinaw we camped on the shore of lake Huron for $40.00 a night
Love the UP! Gotta do the Mackinaw Bridge in the rain. On a Motorcycle. Only way to go.
Unkle Krusty
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The road from LA area, to the high lands of Nevada and Edwards Field, is quite steep. Many big block motorhomes would stop, due to fuel starvation. Many would overheat.
Going the other way brakes can be a problem. Both reasons are why I needed my 727 to engage first gear, and stay in first gear. The Sierra Mountains and the Cascades, have some wonderful scenery and places to visit. But it comes with steep hills. Yellowstone sits on a high plateau around 6000 feet.
You go up from there in many places. Snow lingers to late in the year. Many of the nice places to visit have already been mentioned.
Going the other way brakes can be a problem. Both reasons are why I needed my 727 to engage first gear, and stay in first gear. The Sierra Mountains and the Cascades, have some wonderful scenery and places to visit. But it comes with steep hills. Yellowstone sits on a high plateau around 6000 feet.
You go up from there in many places. Snow lingers to late in the year. Many of the nice places to visit have already been mentioned.
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