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30yrstolong
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May 12, 2016

Florida to Maine New RV owner

Planning on a trip from Florida to Maine. Leaving August 1st returning near end of September. Driving a 27' super B towing a small car. This will be my 1st trip driving while navigating. Have just started planning this trip and have some concerns.
Is this trip doable for a "new RV driver"? Have I waited to long with no campground reservations yet? Any help is appreciated!
  • Don't plan on taking I-95 through Baltimore or NYC. Baltimore tunnels do not allow propane and you will NOT enjoy I-95 in NY.
  • Yes, it is doable. Just take your time and be careful, which goes for anyone.

    Decide where you want to stay and start contacting the CG's to make your reservations. Some may be full, others will have openings. It depends where you are going.

    I agree with bypassing I-95. Unless you want to see Baltimore, DC, Philadelphia and NYC, don't go there.
    One option is I-81 north in Pennsylvania to the Scranton PA area. Then I-84 east into New England. There are several routes, check the map and see which may be best for you.

    You may also want to check for free/cheap overnight spots. Free Campsites and Casino Camper are a couple sites.
    Sometimes you just need a parking spot for a few hours or, a CG is not close or avaliable.

    Enjoy your trip.
  • take the rv for a short trip say 50 miles so you can see how it handles, and for just a overnight stop try a crackerbarrel, they have truck and rv spots.
  • We have made the same trip for years...we follow I75 north to I40 east to I81 north to I84 east into New England. There is a lot of truck traffic along this route, but we find it infinitely better than attempting I95. There are also a lot of campgrounds along this route, as well as a number of Camping World stores.
  • 1ofmany wrote:
    We have made the same trip for years...we follow I75 north to I40 east to I81 north to I84 east into New England. There is a lot of truck traffic along this route, but we find it infinitely better than attempting I95. There are also a lot of campgrounds along this route, as well as a number of Camping World stores.


    Completely agree with these 81 to 84 recommendations. I don't even like to drive on 95 in the NE corridor in a car, much less an RV.

    Once you have bypassed the Boston area, you can get over to 95 or better yet, Route one along the coast. There are some nice coastal campgrounds but you may want to reserve now. Rates will run a little higher than elsewhere, and you may be asked for a non-refundable deposit, but they have a short season to be open.

    Enjoy Maine! We loved visiting all the scenic lighthouses and staying in the woodsy campgrounds. Often you can order a cooked lobster dinner delivered right to your campsite.