East Coast

[6outlaw6]

Have traveled extensively West but never traveled in the East. We are planning a trip to DC, Philadelphia, Virginia, etc in February. I hear all kinds of tales about the difficulty parking a 40 ft motorhome and finding overnight spots to stop. We will be pulling a toad. Any of you got words of wisdom for this trip? Also, will need 3-4 night stays around these historic sites........any suggestions?

[prstlk]

tsetsaf wrote:
Not hard finding spots at all... http://www.campgroundviews.com/

As for driving; if you plan on leaving the main highways reference this for heights AITA Clearance and Restrictions

It IS more of a pain than the west and will take planning but with some research and planning is very doable.

Just remember "Parkways" are for CARS ONLY. We found out the hard way our first time there! Luckily no damage or tickets just a real close (low bridge) call.

Wow that AITA site is really helpful. Moderator should put this link on on top of the page.
Thanks for the tip!:C

[tsetsaf]

Not hard finding spots at all... http://www.campgroundviews.com/

As for driving; if you plan on leaving the main highways reference this for heights AITA Clearance and Restrictions

It IS more of a pain than the west and will take planning but with some research and planning is very doable.

Just remember "Parkways" are for CARS ONLY. We found out the hard way our first time there! Luckily no damage or tickets just a real close (low bridge) call.

[xctraveler]

RayChez wrote:

xctraveler wrote:
Uh, East Coast is usually not tornado country, it does happen, but like the center of the country. Texoma and Indiana are hardly east, although you must find your way through the Tornado belt to get to the east. there is plenty of bad weather in the Northeast and along the coast, mostly winter weather into March. Even open campgrounds will have their water systems drained with fw access at a central location.

I think I saw that OP was reconsidering their schedule to later already. we are beating this dead horse for no good reason.

How about South Carolina, North Carolina, Arkansas are they east coast? I had tornado warning through out most of those states. Tornado alley.

The Carolinas are certainly coastal. Arkansas not so much. I didn't say they have NO tornados, just that they are not in the primary tornado zone.

What ever, have it your way, not worth arguing about!

[RayChez]

xctraveler wrote:
Uh, East Coast is usually not tornado country, it does happen, but like the center of the country. Texoma and Indiana are hardly east, although you must find your way through the Tornado belt to get to the east. there is plenty of bad weather in the Northeast and along the coast, mostly winter weather into March. Even open campgrounds will have their water systems drained with fw access at a central location.

I think I saw that OP was reconsidering their schedule to later already. we are beating this dead horse for no good reason.

How about South Carolina, North Carolina, Arkansas are they east coast? I had tornado warning through out most of those states. Tornado alley.

[xctraveler]

Uh, East Coast is usually not tornado country, it does happen, but like the center of the country. Texoma and Indiana are hardly east, although you must find your way through the Tornado belt to get to the east. there is plenty of bad weather in the Northeast and along the coast, mostly winter weather into March. Even open campgrounds will have their water systems drained with fw access at a central location.

I think I saw that OP was reconsidering their schedule to later already. we are beating this dead horse for no good reason.

[RayChez]

When you travel in the east coast in March and April like some suggested you have another problem and that is tornado time. I was dodging tornadoes from Texoma and all over Indiana that time of the year. So I am not sure which is the worse of the two. I had to evacuate my coach in Texoma and get into a shelter because of a tornado that was headed straight towards us. It is a very scary feeling.

[bigred1cav]

6outlaw6 wrote:
Have traveled extensively West but never traveled in the East. We are planning a trip to DC, Philadelphia, Virginia, etc in February. I hear all kinds of tales about the difficulty parking a 40 ft motorhome and finding overnight spots to stop. We will be pulling a toad. Any of you got words of wisdom for this trip? Also, will need 3-4 night stays around these historic sites........any suggestions?

Don't 10 degrees with snow no camping will be easily available.

[mtrumpet]

In addition to weather/temperature concerns in that part of the country in February, you should realize that many, if not most campgrounds in the Northeast are closed until at least April. Although, there may be a couple of all-season campgrounds open, you would have to really plan your trip out. As others have suggested, I would wait until at least March or even better, April to make that trip.

[soxfan58]

We live in South Jersey. This winter has indeed been mild, however, it is 24 F and windy this morning. I wouldn't venture into this part of the Mid-Atlantic until at least March. Most of the Jersey shore attractions don't start opening until late April or May. The traditional start of the season in this area is Memorial Day Weekend.

[xctraveler]

If you go west to Charlottesville area,walk the mall and go to Monticello and eat at Michie Tavern, Jefferson era style. And if you have any energy go on to Ash Lawn - James Monroe's home. OK I'll stop there. Trip Advisor has lots more to do in the area. We spend a lot of time there as our son and d-i-l live just south of the city with two of our grandsons.

[NeverHome2]

For sure you need to wait until April. Weather is unpredictable there have been many unpredicted surprise snow storms in March. If you get anywhere near the Blue Ridge campgrounds are not open until April. There is much to see in the Virginia piedmont as so much of the civil war was fought there and the revolutionary was ended at Yorktown.

Don't forget Philadelphia, Constitution Hall, Liberty Bell, Valley Forge, Brandywine, Germantown, Gettysburg 75 miles west, Trenton, NJ...

[tenn_vol_]

Do visit Williamsburg/Jamestown, Virginia. A lot
of early history! Tenn.

[Ro_n_Joe]

6outlaw6 wrote:
Wow!!! Thanks a bunch for all the good advice. Sounds like I need to wait until March. Also, the campground recommendations help a lot. We are used to winter driving but with very little traffic. Think I will redo the schedule.

Good move. Salt is utilized on the snow/ice and it's wise to limit your rig's exposure to it. I'd actually wait a bit longer to be safe. I actually love to see the older non-rusted out older vehicles when I visit the deep south.

[Effy]

6outlaw6 wrote:
Wow!!! Thanks a bunch for all the good advice. Sounds like I need to wait until March. Also, the campground recommendations help a lot. We are used to winter driving but with very little traffic. Think I will redo the schedule.

March can be one of the worst months for wind and surprise snow storms and still relatively cold. I would push off til April.