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Hokiehall
Explorer
Jan 11, 2020

Planning a cross country trip - questions

I am planning to retire in the very near future. My wife already is retired. We are discussing taking a cross country trip in the next year or so but are somewhat wondering if it is a good idea. We currently have a 35' Flagstaff 831FLSS that we tow with a 2500HD GMC. That is not a problem. While we realize that there are much larger rigs out there, ae there any issues with finding suitable campgrounds along the way that we can fit it in? We would be starting from our home in Central Virginia.

We do certainly plan to plan the trip but will appreciate any advice any one can give us, including the possibility of traveling with an old cat.

Thanks in advance.
  • Dick_B's avatar
    Dick_B
    Explorer
    Jan 11, 2020
    We like to arrive at a new campground on Sunday night and leave on Friday morning. Not much trouble finding a site.
    For weekends it would be good to plan ahead and make a reservation possibly for the entire week if the local sights warrant.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Jan 11, 2020
    You won’t fit in every campsite but you will fit in most. Have a great time!
  • Flute_Man's avatar
    Flute_Man
    Explorer
    Jan 11, 2020
    I have traveled most of the country in my 40 footer and never had a problem finding a place for it.
  • TenOC's avatar
    TenOC
    Nomad
    Jan 11, 2020
    No Problem. Go for it. If you make advance (6 months) reservations you can even get into NP and BLM sites.

    Some of the best campsites are dry camping at BLM or NFS sites.

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