G+_Rud Dog Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Lets say some fool hardy person(s) decided to drive from California to South Carolina. Traveling in small mini-van conversion. All thoughts are welcomed, terrain, food stops, ease of driving, rest stops etc. I am aware of the travel guides available but looking for real world road warrior type help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Travis Hershberger Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 From a former truck driver, a couple of important lists here. Truck stop quality 1 Petro, 2 Loves, 3 FlingJ, 4 TA, 5 Pilot, 6 Petro2. Bathroom quality list (perhaps the most important) 1 Loves, 2 Pilot, 3 Petro, 4 TA, 5bFlingJ, 6 Petro2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Pat Hacker Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_todd zimmerman Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 What are you looking for? How-to, points of interest, what to have? What's the point of the trip? (Can you meander around, or kinda rush?) What time of year is your trip? Just be aware when travelling the southwest (NV & AZ), definitely carry extra food & water just in case your vehicle breaks down in the middle of nowhere on a hot summer day. (There's 60+ mile stretches in NV where there's nothing). Make sure your vehicle is road worthy!! (Hot roads with bad tires don't go well -- I've seen plenty of people on the side of the road) One recommendation: do the all/part of the Grand Circle tour (Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, etc). Could include Vegas and Hoover dam. Plenty of things to see in Utah too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_todd zimmerman Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Also: hotels or car-camping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 The trip will be a straight shot no scenic indulgence in fact the easier the drive the better, I hate mountain driving. Unit will have cooking, sleeping, shower and toilet accommodations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Steven Werds Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Koa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Steven Werds Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 An app called ""RV Parks & Campgrounds"" This show rest areas, walmarts, and RV and camping spots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Steven Werds Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 ""Free campsites"" app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Steven Werds Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 ""OverNight Parking Finder"" For free places to park for the night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Steven Werds Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 At least two gallons of water at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Steven Werds Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Gum, trail mix, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rickbearcat Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Real road warriors stay at Super 8's, Red Roof Inns or Howard Johnsons. And driving for more than 12 hours is verboten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Golden Retriever Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Waze is your friend keeps you from traffic cort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Marsh Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Travelling with kids? Load up Plex on all your mobile devices, and preload them with content for the crumb-snatchers to watch. May require Plex Pass, but the lifetime PP is cheap and well worth it. Each device can even serve as Plex server for the other devices on your (mobile) wireless network. How to keep it all charged? Pick up an Onn (walmart house brand???) 4x USB charger. They're available in 12VDC and 110V AC versions. How to make time? A) Reduce time sitting still with Ritz crackers, Land-O-Lakes cheese, and mini pepperoni. Less time stopped to eat, less $$$ wasted on greasy spoon stops. B) Drive at night, sleep during the day. Less traffic, smooth running, win-win. C) Cruise is your friend. Set it to 65 and let 'er sip the fuel. RVs and vans move so much air, it really pays to slow your roll a tad. You'll get there in about the same time, and spend less doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 Jason Marsh no kids unless you count me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Golden Retriever Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 May I suggest that if your driving alone you may try to find someone else needing to go the same way, that way you can tag team drive non-stop. If not find some good audio books from audible.com, Heck there has to be somthing you have wanted to listen to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 Tod Sage good news my wife will be sharing the driving experience. Like the idea of audio books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 Rickbearcat Like the idea of staying in places with beds but this is going to be a vehicle chained to ankle kind of trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Golden Retriever Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Rud Dog good, you can share an audio book. When I drove 665 miles for my father's 80th birthday, I listened to a book called "the wisdom of your cells" by Bruce H Lipton It was fascinating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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