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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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WeBeFulltimers
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May 05, 2015
Unless you are a seasoned truck driver YOU are the one to be concerned about! Fourteen days at 500 miles per day will turn you into a very mean person. Before you get to your final stop you will be a very unsafe driver and remember...you still have to return home. Better have plenty of Snickers candy bars handy! I would seriously consider scaling-down this trip. :E

Signed: Seasoned Truck Driver (retired)

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