GPS and travel along East Coast

In case it hasn't been said elsewhere: Whatever you forget to pack can be bought along the way. The most critical items are specific spares for the coach (fuel filter, replacement serpentine belt) prescription meds, especially any sched 1 pain killers, items you just cannot live without - in our case a couple of stuffed animals that decorate the bed.

We really appreciate the helpful information! keep it coming! Hope everyone is enjoying their adventures. We can't wait to get started! But in the meantime we are going over checklists and trying to anticipate what we need to pack.

zigzagrv wrote:

chiefneon wrote:
Howdy!

I use a gps app on my tablet and smartphone called Co-pilot. Been using it for years and it hasn't failed me. Like using the tablet as it has a large screen that easy viewing going down the road. It has a RV setting that you can use and set the height of you RV up to 13'.

Co-Pilot

"Happy Trails"
Chiefneon

Does the premium 'CAR' version ($14.99 for US and Canada)have the RV option on it, or must you get the Truck version for that feature?

As far as OP's route is concerned, I would take I95 to Fredericksburg,VA, US17/I66 to I81, to I84 in Scranton,Pa to I95 to Maine. Longer, but scenic and a lot less traffic than I95 around Washington and Baltimore. Also, completely eliminates New York City.

Howdy!

Ron, yes that version does have the RV setting you can use to set the height of your RV up to 13'. I used it for years until we purchased our latest 5er. The new 5er is 13'6" so I purchased the Truck version.

"Happy Trails"
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We go to Acadia just about every year from Fl. Here's the general route we take, sometimes we deviate if we are going to visit people/places on the way.
From Tampa:
I-75 to SH326 east
SH326 to 301 north
301 to Callahan taking SH200 to I-95N
I-95North to I-26West in SC
I-26West to Columbia, SC and I-77North
I-77N to I-81 to Scranton PA ,then I-84 East.
I-84East to I-90East- Mass. Turnpike
I-90East to I-495North
I-495N to I-95N to Bangor then follow US1 to Acadia

DW was driving last year on the way to Minnesota and we decided to change drivers. Figured the easiest way was pull off on an exit, change drivers from on the ramp shoulder and right back on. Every thing was fine until I got to the cross street and there was no ramp on the other side to get back on the interstate. Interesting detour but we found our way back on. Jim.

I think what is meant by 'surface streets', are city streets. Off ramps that take you to 'downtown USA', for example should be avoided, unless you want to try your hand at city driving.

Please clarify what you mean by avoiding off ramps onto surface streets. Thanks.

A combination of old school paper maps, road atlas and GPS will definitely be used to navigate this trip and with luck not experience any mishaps.

Thanks for the helpful info about Co-Pilot app. We'll try it out on our Smartphone and/or tablet. The travel info is also very much appreciated. The reminder about toll roads is good to keep in mind. We had forgotten about the expensive tolls that we paid around the Chicago area several years ago.

Effy wrote:
add - Chesapeake Bay tunnel, and the one going into VA beach.

Actually there are five underwater tunnels around the Va Beach area. No propane restrictions and detours down here as in Baltimore but inspection stops and main tank valve shut off verification prior to entry to the bridge/tunnel.

Concerning the Co-Pilot app, I have the free car version that I can switch to RV which provides over height restrictions avoidance. Verified the detour using a very low railroad bridge in North Carolina that takes out trucks and RVs on a daily bases. Same with toll roads and such. My only cost was an in app one year subscription purchase for traffic information.