shft22 wrote:
Yes out primary option is actually I-70 to Denver. The South route is a backup plan in case the high passes to Denver have bad weather. So far the weather forecasts looks good in Salt Lake, Denver and ST. Louis, so we may be heading east first then south.
We have FMCA Road emergency service, as well as my insurance suppose to reimburse. To add more fuel to this fire, I think NM governor just closed the state, so another reason to try and not go that way. At the end Weather will make the decision, hopefully not but most likely t will.
BTW, I was not referring to Native Americans when I was asking about crime, some other site mention that law enforcement on NM roads was not the most reliable, this is why I was asking.
Great Grandmother Was a Cherokee from Georgia, She was just another American, we all see it differently, IMHO the area is one of the Safer areas in the Southwest, so I would not worry if you were to go South. I'd also look at locating open CG's along you routes
Couple more notes on your Route - Look also at I-80 if the weather is good it might just be easier to navigate and Faster as while it may appear to be more northern it might just make sense.
Out of Denver look at I-70 to Limon then South to Amarillo on RT 287 then through Paris to Texarkana then on your way to Southern Florida. Just a Suggestion as to what might just be the Easy way in the Late Fall/Winter, Been there done that, in winter of 2007 or 8 on our way to Florida one Year.
Hope this is of some Help,
shft22 wrote:
I am picking up a new to me 40ft pusher in Salt Lake City and driving it to South Florida.
One route option, is to head south on US-191 to Monticello, UT, then US-491 to Shiprock, NM, then US-64/550 to Albuquerque, NM connect to I-40 and work my way East. This is about an 8/9 hour drive just to get to Albuquerque.Plan then would be to overnight somewhere in Albuquerque.
For what I have been able to gather these are good quality roads, so I am not to worry about that part of it. My concern is around security if we have to stop for any reason, I have heard, on other sites, that crime in this area can be a problem. Also it looks like these roads are very desolated, are they well traveled? Is there help in case I have mechanical issues, how about fuel.
Are rest stops/truck stops safe on I-40 for overnight?
My other option is to go east on I-70 to Denver and continue east, but this may not be a good option do to weather.
Having driven to Colorado from the East and Back during almost every month of the Year the Main Concern is Weather The second concern is possible Emergency Service - New to You - Meaning you really know nothing about the reliability of your new to you Coach - So you need to be able to be sure you are on a route that will allow you to get Service if it's Needed!!!!!
IMHO you need to stay on the I's as much as Possible - you need to get as far South and as Low in Altitude as Possible - as Quick as Possible. Winter has already been through Denver I think about three times already, while it will melt quickly it is not advisable to be driving in the Freezing weather Period.
Now that said - you are right on the Edge of the time when Winter settes in on the Southwest, so again just be aware of the weather.
Once you can get into Texas, you will be fine - and the drive home will be a Breeze. 🙂
One more note - I have often driven I-70 in November and Early December with no issue so you are likely not to have an Issue - but just be prepared and Be aware that it and a break down should be your major concerns - Have some sort of Roadside service for this drive just in Case I just had a Tow this Summer and it was $1100 dollars so roadside service is critical for this drive - once you get this Baby into your own routine things will go much more smoothly.
Keep your Fuel both Diesel and Propane FULL as possible as if you need to hold up a few days you need to be Prepared.
Best of Luck, and let us know how how you do.
