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markchengr
Explorer II
Apr 14, 2020

Long distance travel during the virus pandemic

Anyone traveled long distance recently in an RV? My wife and I need to get back home to Seattle, WA from South Florida in our truck camper. I know many(most?) campgrounds are closed but we are pretty self sufficient and willing to boondock every night. My concern is finding dump stations that are still open and finding potable water fill up places. Also some states have quarantine requirements for visitors, do you think this applies to someone who is just quickly passing through in an RV? Anyone have recent experience in these trying times? Any advice appreciated. Thank you and stay safe. -Mark.
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  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator II
    Apr 14, 2020
    Just drive. There aren't any road closures. Service stations, grocery stores, drive throughs, wally worlds are all open.

    Can even get a large cocktail to go from some bars here!!

    If you're not resourceful enough to find water, cant help there, but water is not shut off either. If you need multiple dump stations, you may be driving too slow! Dump gray in the weeds somewhere. If you fill the black tank, stop eating!
  • rk911's avatar
    rk911
    Explorer
    Apr 14, 2020
    most public campgrounds are closed in most but not all states. with certain exceptions i think you’ll find most privately owned parks are open. best stategy is to call ahead, make reservations and pay online/over the phone). i prefer over the phone...lesz chance for confusion.

    we’re in phoenix, home is in chicago. i called all of the usual parks we use and found between here and there (AZ, NM, TX, OK, MO and IL) and all are open. will check again before we head out but i don’t think we’ll have any problem. i don’t think you will either.

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