Too conservative for the interstates
At 76 years, I have become too cautious for the "I" routes. Like to drive my rig at 62, I feel I am becoming an obstruction as speed limits rise. Since we want to make a 4000 mile visit to SD and W...
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Heavy Metal Doctor wrote:
One idea I would add is this: If you are considering a particular stretch of 2-lane, you can get on the web and look at the road on google maps street view and get a good idea what it's like.
I do that. My kids think I'm insane but it's prevented me a lot of hassle. I look for tight spots, bridges, small towns, etc.
I take my RV to the Poconos regularly. The GPS routinely wants to take me across a bridge that spans the Delaware that has an 11-foot height limit and a 4 ton weight limit. After a few trips I caught on, but Google Maps saved me a couple of times.
