We have been waiting to leave for Florida for two days now and it looks like it may beThursday before the rain stops here. Trying to decide if we want to travel on turkey day or wait until Friday. Anyone else have a similar situation?

We have traveled on holidays before but it depends where we are going. Naturally I would not travel through St. Louis this Thursday but usually if your trip involves a major city, like Atlanta, the traffic during a major holiday is usually much lighter. Not that you will have any problems but I do remember one poster mentioning that CoachNet had trouble finding a mechanic to respond on Easter. Not surprising since most garages are closed.

Friday you will find major traffic jams near every mall!Thursday should not be a bad day to travel. Places like large cities, such as LA CA, the traffic can be really bad, as everyone is going to see family, then some are drinking a little to much and trying to drive home. The interstates should be fairly light traffic, with most big rig truckers home for the holidays. You might find it difficult to get gas in some small rural towns, but most large gas stations long a interstate should be open.Good luck!Fred.

We traveled last Thanksgiving and will be doing the same this year.We bring the Thanksgiving dinner with us, and have it when we get where we are going.We try to stay on 2 lanes. Very light traffic that way.Started loading up last night.

We plan to make a run down to Tallahassee in our "A" after gorging ourselves early on turkey and ham. About a 5 hour run from where we live but no major cities and great roads-- and won't need to refuel. Can't make up my mind whether to take toad and dolly or to leave it home. Other than being a bit cool weather seems good.

We have traveled on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day in the past and the Interstate traffic was really light! You should pack some sandwiches and snacks as the only food place that was open was Awful (waffle) house...lol

Anyone Traveling in their RV on Thanksgiving Day?

18 Replies

koda55
Explorer
Nov 26, 2014
We will be traveling tomorrow. leaving Florida for PA.
jsmart
Explorer
Nov 26, 2014
We're heading north from Seattle area to the Bellingham area, short trip. Here in the NW, if we didn't drive in the rain, we would never go anywhere. Safe driving all.
John_S_
Explorer II
Nov 26, 2014
I left early because they are expecting snow. I am now sitting int he rain 132 miles south of my house in the grands backyard. I will drive int he rain but usually try to avoid the major interstates when I do. By major, I mean I 95 or I 81 not stuff like I 68 or even I 80 or 90 past the Mississippi to the west. No traffic there to speak of for miles but they get snow depending on the time of year.
But if it is a short trip, leave early and get there.
09FLSTC
Explorer
Nov 25, 2014
I'd go but have to convince the ole lady ;)
doxiemom11
Explorer II
Nov 25, 2014
As fulltimers, we do not travel when it rains either. Having worked for an insurance company for many years I can tell you that the number of traffic accidents go way up. People drive too fast, hydroplain and lose control, or can't stop soon enough for traffic ahead stopping. It's the other drivers we don't trust.
J-Rooster
Explorer
Nov 25, 2014
No, since I retired in 2010 I don't RV during Holidays!
bsinmich
Explorer
Nov 25, 2014
Don't you have wipers? My MIL always was upset when it would rain. I always assured her we had a fancy car with windshield wipers. Be thankful it isn't snow.
gsf35099
Explorer
Nov 25, 2014
Not traveling Turkey day, but leaving mid day tomorrow for a short run to an RV park about 200 miles away then back on Saturday. Took the the coach out today after leveling all the tire pressure to top off fuel & propane. Sooooo looking forward to getting out. Haven't been out since June. Been having a new garage built to put the RV in.
wannavolunteerF
Explorer
Nov 25, 2014
traffic will be lighter on Thursday than Friday, and rain should be completely gone by then.. thank goodness it will be ending here tomorrow as I have to go out and put stabilizers down and then move into TT as I give my bedroom to DD and SIL as pack n play fits there better. I don't mind staying in TT and it gives my tall SIL a bigger bed than the RV queen in TT.
mockturtle
Explorer II
Nov 25, 2014
Yes.