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bclan6
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May 03, 2015

How long drive time with kids without wearing out?

Trying to plan trip out west with kids. New to RV'ing. I want to make it to the main destinations fairly quick in order to spend more time there (3500 miles one way). We're going for a month, but ...
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DownTheAvenue
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May 04, 2015
bclan6 wrote:
Trying to plan trip out west with kids. New to RV'ing. I want to make it to the main destinations fairly quick in order to spend more time there (3500 miles one way). We're going for a month, but one week of that is going to be in one destination alone.


3500 miles one way at 500 miles per day equals 7 full days just to get to your destination. Then the return trip home. I don't think you will enjoy this month's vacation!

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