Tips for long trip with travel trailer?
My family is planning a trip from northern NY to central Illinois in late June. About 850 miles. The plan is to take my 1/2 ton pickup and 15 foot travel trailer. I have thoroughly serviced the tru...
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850 is just slightly more than an average trip for me. So it wouldn't be a big deal. Others will tell you to split that up into 2 days at least. All depends on you. If you're not into long trips, then towing can make it feel even longer.
Personally, I prefer to drive at night to avoid traffic. But if you anticipate needing any emergency service, think twice about that.
Otherwise, sounds like you've done what you can to prepare the vehicles. Only thing to consider is your comfort. Drive straight through, pick a hotel halfway, or camp in a lot halfway. All up to what you feel comfortable with. I'm a straight through kinda guy
Personally, I prefer to drive at night to avoid traffic. But if you anticipate needing any emergency service, think twice about that.
Otherwise, sounds like you've done what you can to prepare the vehicles. Only thing to consider is your comfort. Drive straight through, pick a hotel halfway, or camp in a lot halfway. All up to what you feel comfortable with. I'm a straight through kinda guy
