Moving from SC to MA in the winter towing TT
I will be moving to MA from SC early to mid December. Even though I'm lusting after a Winnebego Minnie, I have a 16' 2013 Starcraft AR-one and am pulling it with a Chevy Silverado. I'm not very experi...
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Hi Heather. Been in the cold and snow of Western PA all my life, and now try to spend as much time as I can getting away from it.
As noted by others, whatever route you take, check ahead of time to make sure the campground(s) will be open. Even if they are open, most if not all, will not have water service. So, plan on taking some bottled water with you in your tow vehicle to keep it from freezing.
Be flexible with your time of travel. It is madness to try and travel with an RV in snowy weather. Even if you don't have trouble, someone else will. Last winter, part of the PA turnpike was closed for a day or two because a truck jack-knifed and no one could get through. So, delay travel until the "coast is clear" weather-wise, but still carry extra food and water for all (including pets) in case of a sudden change in weather.
Winterize your RV before leaving SC. Top off your propane tank before leaving. If you have a propane furnace in your unit, it will suck up the propane quickly when running. To the degree you can, use rest stops for toilet use. Stop at a truck stop, like Flying J, to take showers if necessary.
Once you get to MA, locate a place to dump tanks, and find out where you can purchase propane. Best wishes for success.
Bob
As noted by others, whatever route you take, check ahead of time to make sure the campground(s) will be open. Even if they are open, most if not all, will not have water service. So, plan on taking some bottled water with you in your tow vehicle to keep it from freezing.
Be flexible with your time of travel. It is madness to try and travel with an RV in snowy weather. Even if you don't have trouble, someone else will. Last winter, part of the PA turnpike was closed for a day or two because a truck jack-knifed and no one could get through. So, delay travel until the "coast is clear" weather-wise, but still carry extra food and water for all (including pets) in case of a sudden change in weather.
Winterize your RV before leaving SC. Top off your propane tank before leaving. If you have a propane furnace in your unit, it will suck up the propane quickly when running. To the degree you can, use rest stops for toilet use. Stop at a truck stop, like Flying J, to take showers if necessary.
Once you get to MA, locate a place to dump tanks, and find out where you can purchase propane. Best wishes for success.
Bob
