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GW Bridge or Tappan Zee ?

Beer_Belly
Explorer
Explorer
Going from Danbury CT to Berlin Maryland (Castaways CG). One friend who frequents North Carolina (and Mapquest) is directing me to the GW Bridge....another friend is recommending the Tappan Zee Bridge because the roads at the GW will beat up our camper. I don't mind losing a little time to keep the camper healthy. Both say just follow GPS after crossing the bridge. Any real life experience or input appreciated:h
*Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - "WOW, What a ride!"
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Gjac
Explorer III
Explorer III
Either way is fine if you leave early( at bridge at 6:00 am or before) You are closer to Tappan Zee. I live in Milford CT. so I take I95 over GWB. Check Waze before heading out in the morning. Returning to CT I take 84 over Newburg bridge to avoid GWB toll. No toll leaving Ct only on return trip. 84 takes you right to Danbury.

DrewE
Explorer II
Explorer II
I would strongly suggest the Tappan Zee bridge and then I-287 around. I don't know about keeping the camper healthier, aside from the obvious difficulties if you get on the wrong road and go through an underpass that's not as tall as your RV, but I rather doubt you'd actually lose any appreciable amount of time that way, even if it looks longer on paper. Of course that part does depend somewhat on the time of day.