Class A travel without interstates
Hi guys, Class A motorhomes are the largest RV’s and generally need a bit more space to navigate than others. I’m curious how many of you avoid interstates for smaller towns and middle America? ...
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Class A's may be the biggest motorhomes, but they don't need especially more space to navigate than (for instance) larger class C's, which although not as long are often less maneuverable. The wheel cut angle and hence minimum turning circle on the E series chassis is fairly poor--particularly once the wheelbase has been extended. At any rate, outside of parking lots and gas stations and similar tight quarters, the length of the vehicle is probably the least noticeable constraint for most driving: the width and height are bigger annoyances, and they don't vary nearly as much between RVs.
Most US and State highways are perfectly acceptable for most any RV, assuming the driver is comfortable. There are, of course, some notable exceptions.
Navigating large cities in any vehicle is a pain, often doubly so once off the freeways. I'd no more like to drive my little Honda Fit around downtown Boston than I would a motorhome. I would, however, much prefer to find a place to park the car downtown than the motorhome; but in either case, taking mass transit seems preferable most of the time. That applies to most large cities, to a greater or lesser degree.
A GPS, like fire, is a great servant but a terrible master. I like to have a route planned out with maps, but use the GPS to help stay on it and figure any needed diversions and, if required, get back onto it after a missed turn or whatever.
Most US and State highways are perfectly acceptable for most any RV, assuming the driver is comfortable. There are, of course, some notable exceptions.
Navigating large cities in any vehicle is a pain, often doubly so once off the freeways. I'd no more like to drive my little Honda Fit around downtown Boston than I would a motorhome. I would, however, much prefer to find a place to park the car downtown than the motorhome; but in either case, taking mass transit seems preferable most of the time. That applies to most large cities, to a greater or lesser degree.
A GPS, like fire, is a great servant but a terrible master. I like to have a route planned out with maps, but use the GPS to help stay on it and figure any needed diversions and, if required, get back onto it after a missed turn or whatever.
