Advice for Long Distance Towing
My husband, toddler, 2 dogs, and I will be taking a 2 week road trip cross-country (Augusta, GA to Seattle, WA) with an SUV and TT. I've read mentions of how this kind of trip should be handled differ...
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obgraham wrote:
In an urban area you might need to consider dropping the trailer. But a better choice is just pick smaller places. That's where the good lunch stops are, anyway. Bakeries, burger places, etc. And now, unfortunately, every little town has a McD (sometimes required with little kids!)
There's almost always a side street where you can park up trailer and all, while you get your lunch or see the sight.
In addition, there are places, such as Cracker Barrel and truck stops, that cater to RV's and have long parking spots.
Google maps are your best friend. Look at where you want to go, examine the streets and parking to see how passable it is, and know where you are going before you go. The truth is that much of this actually has to do with the nature and size of your set-up. Even the Cracker Barrel option is generally off the table for us, as those spots are not long enough for us at 53'. Knowing your rig and your comfort level better than anyone, a few minutes spent on Google maps will tell you all you need to know.
As for 'dropping the trailer,' I really don't know what campgrounds would allow - some of the more private ones might have a way of accommodating. State and national parks, as well as most corporate RV parks, are likely going to make you pay. That said, if a stop was important enough to me to go through the process of dropping the trailer, I'd just spend the night there. I'm not going to go through the hassle of finding a place to be, hitching and unhitching, etc... just for a lunch stop.
