Doable or overly ambitious?
Planning a family vacation for end of July, I have a solid week Saturday through following Sunday. The goal is to get to the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon and home which is Rockford IL. I have gon...
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dave54 wrote:
I personally find towing about half again as tiring as just driving a single vehicle. More things to monitor, maneuvering, etc.
My rule of thumb is at least a 2:1 ratio for time at destination versus driving (2 days driving each way = 4 days driving, 2x4 = 8 days at destination, total time 12 days). Others are happy with less.
I also do not like to be rushed on my trips. I prefer to spend enough time at a destination to enjoy it and experience it, not just a ten minute sample a few highlights then drive to the next one. I really dislike the "if this is Tuesday it must be Yellowstone" trips. So we will go to fewer places and stay longer.
The total cost of an RV versus motel debate will go on forever. I think it about even. I own an RV because motels are not found where I prefer to stay overnight, and I have yet to see a motel where I have no neighbors and wake up to a herd of elk grazing immediately out my window.
And for those that are retired, or for various reasons can travel at will, that is a good set of rules. Unfortunately, not everyone has that luxury. Obviously the OP has work and family obligations and must make do however he can.
RichH
4 out of 3 people have trouble with fractions.
