Are we Nuts? Travel cross country in 7 days?
.Hi, what do you think about some virgin RVers taking their 2 boys (ages 5/11) from central Florida to Arizona within 6 days? We can rent an 25 foot Class C for super cheap if we do it that way. My hu...
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Been RVing for 20 years, mainly east coast and take several trips per year. My limit if 350 miles/day for 2 or 3 days. That's leaving at 9AM and getting to the campsite just in time for dinner.
I've found that no matter how fast/slow I drive, I always average 50mph. If I drive faster, then I have to stop more often to take a break and I use more fuel, so I have to stop more often to fill the tank.
So 350 miles equates to 7 hours of driving. Don't make light of it, but driving/towing an RV/TT is mentally exhausting, your always checking your mirrors, looking for that car that's going to jump in to you braking zone, double checking your speed before each corner, making sure you turn wide enough...................
Your plan is waaaaay too aggressive - your husband will be wiped out after 3 days.
Gerry
I've found that no matter how fast/slow I drive, I always average 50mph. If I drive faster, then I have to stop more often to take a break and I use more fuel, so I have to stop more often to fill the tank.
So 350 miles equates to 7 hours of driving. Don't make light of it, but driving/towing an RV/TT is mentally exhausting, your always checking your mirrors, looking for that car that's going to jump in to you braking zone, double checking your speed before each corner, making sure you turn wide enough...................
Your plan is waaaaay too aggressive - your husband will be wiped out after 3 days.
Gerry
