koochi wrote:
We are Heading down to visit in both Yuma and Tucson sometime after Christmas in our 34' class A. This will be our first big trip in the big rig! We did take our small class c to the Oregon coast in September a few years ago, and also have been to Vegas -but in an SUV with good winter tires. I'm nervous about snowy roads and mountain passes, and would love to hear from some experienced snowbirds please! We are not in a serious time crunch, in fact we are not even sure yet where we should stay along the way, or in Tucson! The whole thing is a bit overwhelming so any advice on routes and stops would be welcome, thanks!
Before starting out on your trip to Ariz:
1. buy an Emergency Road Side Service plan. I have had the Good Sam ERS plan for 20 yrs. and have good experiences when I needed to use it. There are others but stay away from ERS plans like AAA.
2. Buy the Good Sam "Travel assist program". They will provide medical assistance in the event of a serious medical incident where you can't drive. They also fly you to a Hospital in your home town. If needed they will have a professional driver drive your rig back home.
3. have your tires checked, replace if in any doubt then have your bearings serviced.
4. Use a weather application like Weather Bug", "the National weather Channel" and "Wind Alert". Put them on your computer and your iPhone. Approx. 30 days before departure date, start printing out the weather forecasts for at least 10 days in advance. Set your departure date when your weather reports present the best weather conditions for your trip. Recheck your forecasts every morning once you are on the road. Make a list of possible locations from Oregon to Yuma, about 300 miles apart that you can park and stay if you run into bad weather.
5. Places I would stay:
a. 7 Feathers RV/Casino in Cannyonville
b. Rolling Hills RV/casino park in Corning ca.
c. "A Country RV Park" on highway 58 at Bakersfiled Ca.
d. Pick any RV Park in Indio, I stay at the Elks Lodge but you have to be a member.
e. Out of Indio head south to El Centro, Ca.
f. El Centro to Yuma:)
If you more specific information, send me a private email.
Dick