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DesertDwellers's avatar
Sep 20, 2015

Phoenix to Chula Vista

Hi All! First let me say how much I enjoy reading the information shared on the virtual community!! I've learned a lot and think ya'll are awesome!

We own an '05 Dolphin class A, and don't have nearly enough time to enjoy it! Darn jobs....get in the way of everything!

Now my question: How is the drive from Phoenix to Chula Vista RV? Flat, hilly, boring, exciting :) There's a good possibility that my hubby (who normally does most of the driving) won't be able to join us on a trip to Chula Vista, so I'll be doing all the driving. I've driven our rig to Flagstaff and back, so I can do hills, although it makes me nervous.

So I'm doing a virtual scouting trip here to see if anyone has made this trip and what I can expect. Thanks in advance!

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  • If you can comfortably drive Phoenix to Flagstaff going to San Diego (Chula Vista), will hold no terror. There are a number of long 6%+ grades but Interstate 8 is in good shape. Take 85 south off of I 10 west of Phoenix and pick up I 8 at Gila Bend.

    The worst part of the drive is that it is mostly boring. We live in Tucson, originally from San Diego and over the last 10 years have made that drive nearly 50 times. Fuel up in Yuma as California gas prices are far higher. I 8 from Dome Valley to the border, is a serious speed trap but doubt that would be an issue for you in your coach.

    :C