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Re: Driving from North Jersey to Denver and back
NJ6PACK wrote: Hi guy's. Haven't posted here in a while but now I have a question that maybe some of you guys could answer..... In February I will be driving from North Jersey to Denver, Colorado and back Driving out to Denver I will NOT be Towing anything Driving from the Denver area to North Jersey I will be towing a 5x8 or 6x12 U Haul cargo trailer My truck is a 2016 RAM 2500 6.4L, It's more than capable for the task :) Useing Google Maps I basically have 2 route options, 1 hour difference between the two going out and coming home...... Option #1. I80 all the way to I76 in Nebraska just before the Colorado state line to Denver, Same route going home Option #2. I78 to the PA tpk to I70 all the way to to Denver, Same route going home I'm thinking Option #2 might be better..... any thoughts or opinions on this? I am aware the it's winter and I will have to watch the weather for any storms Thanks in advance Think your choice is the right one - Avoids Chicago - Tolls - Will still have a good bit of truck traffic - We have used RT 36 often as the road is good and traffic is less - For pure speed IMHO I-70 is your route. Not towing makes it not to bad a drive - done it a few times in two days - 80 mph will cover a lot of ground, out West, in a hurry :)Thisside of the Mississippi you are lucky to Average 60 mph as traffic is just heavy. Weather will be critical - Look for the good window for travel as that would be my only concern. Best of Luck,483Views0likes0CommentsRe: Help planning trip to include Delaware
K_and_I wrote: dodge guy wrote: Just went there this July. We did WV,VA,DE, MD and DC. Delaware was our favorite. Best to see and do is Rehobooth beach. and the state park right there has a very nice beach at the cape. Maybe take the ferry over to Cape May NJ. I just made our reservations for a few days at Delaware Seashore State Park (Rehoboth Beach). Thanks again to all who responded. We're looking forward to the trip. Good Catch - while only a paved lot it is on the inlet and you just walk under the Bridge to the Beach. Be mindful of the traffic on the weekends (that actually start on Thursdays) it can take and Hour or more to get through Rehoboth. Hope this is not a prime time trip but in the off season - the area is just TOO crowded and overbuilt. We just got back from the 42nd annual Family Reunion, with 2 weeks at Big Oaks in Rehoboth, hard to believe it has grown so much in 43 years! But it is still fun and the Grand Kids love it! Think you will too.915Views0likes0CommentsRe: Kanas City, Ks to Yellowstone National Park
agesilaus wrote: The Total drive is 4,000 miles plus the driveing done exploreing The Tetons and Yellowstone, so you will be comfortable driving 500 miles for the eight days out and Back? What? I already pointed out it is 1100 miles from KC to West Yellowstone. And I don't see driving 1800 miles inside the park in 5 days (over 350 miles a day in the park!) once they get there. For Cody to KC is probably under a 1000 miles. Three 350 mile days will put them in Cody. Leaving 6-7 days to explore. Look at the MAP - and where the OP will start - It will be clearer for You - Sometimes it takes a little effort to really understand where this adventure starts, Just going through Kansas City. Thinking my guess is a little closer to what will actually happen - But that's just a guess. JMHO,1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Kanas City, Ks to Yellowstone National Park
isy450 wrote: I am looking at going in August or first of September. I am upgrading from Ram 2500 to Ram 3500 dually with 4 wheel drive. I have pretty much have the route down except for deciding on which entrance and campground to use. Time line for this trip is 4 days out, 5 there and 4 days back, As you will have little time to do more than a few things there - All I can give you is a MAP The Total drive is 4,000 miles plus the driveing done exploreing The Tetons and Yellowstone, so you will be comfortable driving 500 miles for the eight days out and Back? This map will send you to The Tetons first, where I'd spend night one of the 5 days set aside in the Tetons and the the drive to West Yellowstone, as it appears you will be getting an early start, a guess you will be able to see some of the Tetons and possibly Old Fathfull as you drive to West Yellowstone - then only You can select what you will enjoy but it is a big park and there is a lot to see - The Falls and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone will likely take a day and the drive across to Cody another day, so likely you only need to pick your Itenterary for the other two Days. From Cody I chose the route south through Thermopolis - Wind River Canyon - Shoshonni - this is such a Beautiful area it might deserve to be one of the last two days you have to decide on. Cody is filled with things to see and do so ..... might need to see if you would enjoy things there too. Then it will just be the 4 long hard days Back. Hope this helps, Best of Luck1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Kanas City, Ks to Yellowstone National Park
isy450 wrote: Hi everyone, this is most likely going to be asked and answered a thousand times, but here it goes. I am planning trip from Atlanta to Yellowstone and have no idea about which entrances to take or where to stay. I am looking at Cody, Dubois and Red Lodge, for camping. What are the must sees. I am pulling a 40 ft toy hauler, just want to make this trip one to remember. This was the one of many trips on our bucket list my wife wanted, unfortunately cancer got her before we made it. Any help would be welcome. A little info will help - How long will you set aside for this trip? When will you go it will make a big difference in the weather, the Month is critical. Will anyone share this adventure with you? How far do you normally drive in a day, this will be big in helping select the route out and then in the route to see the areas you want to focus on. What do you enjoy - Hiking - driving - FCHU's - long days - Boondocking - Teton's - on and on, help us out so we can help you on your Quest. West Yellowstone is the most popular area for people to stay and is generally the closest to the features of the Park, Cody and Red Lodge are a good bit of drive so are not the Normal long term camping area for seeing Yellowstone. What is pulling this 40' toyhauler, is it set up with an engine brake and enought power to get over, then down, a few Rocky Mountain Passe? Will we have enough time to possible include a little Colorado on the way? If you could address the many questions you might be able to get an answer that could really help you out. So much to see and never enough TIME!1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Dinosaur National Park
The drive in from Colorado is Beautiful - https://www.bing.com/maps?osid=3424b93b-ad14-4f68-982e-6b46db5440fb&cp=40.400762~-109.375302&lvl=10&v=2&sV=2&form=S00027 And we Will never miss Flaming Gorge - Just Awesome, and the water and beaches are great. The drive over the Moutain is real but the rewards are well worth it - https://www.bing.com/maps?osid=c169edd3-47ef-4165-a0e4-6d02e8f4a8a2&cp=40.765338~-109.867223&lvl=9&v=2&sV=2&form=S00027 Hope this helps.104Views0likes0CommentsRe: Westbound to Leadville
Hard to argue with Thom - But Icna't remember a significant pass on ths route - https://www.bing.com/maps?osid=05b5a990-5362-41f6-ae2f-ff1e6b1f595f&cp=40.650119~-108.268989&lvl=7&v=2&sV=2&form=S00027 https://www.bing.com/maps?osid=05b5a990-5362-41f6-ae2f-ff1e6b1f595f&cp=40.650119~-108.268989&lvl=7&v=2&sV=2&form=S00027 Might be one more option - I-80 - to Craig - To Minturn - to Leadville. Just a Thought,241Views0likes0CommentsRe: HWY 50 - From Montrose to Pueblo - In 45 foot 5th Wheel?
Bunker wrote: Is this going to be a white knuckle drive going over Monarch Pass with a 45 foot 5th wheel? I've driven on 550 between silverton and ridgway (NOT with a 5th wheel but a truck camper and a cargo trailer behind) and I will NEVER do that drive again with a cargo trailer and truck camper) road is too sketchy for me with. Is HWY 50 like this? Anyone done this with a 45 footer? Not like RT 550 - just like most other passes in Colorado - not easy but you gotta get over those Mountains - The issue is the Construction that basically has the road closed all week and only open on the Weekend, https://www.codot.gov/news/2021/april-2021/us50-little-blue-creek-detours https://www.codot.gov/news/2021/april-2021/us50-little-blue-creek-detours Look at CDOT and just be smart. Best of Luck,496Views0likes0CommentsRe: Bardstown ky
Diamond c wrote: I’m looking for the best rv park in Bardstown my with full hook ups and cable tv. We’re looking for piece and quiet and relaxation,but want to be within walking distance to downtown( if possible ). Don't think you will find anythin in town - we have enjoyed - https://www.campgroundreviews.com/regions/kentucky/bardstown/little-patch-of-heaven-1170 - little Patch of Heaven, we enjoyed it so much that we stayed trice for three days when we were just driving through Bardstown. Was so Quiet and enjoyable we extended the stay both times we stayed last Year, Stay in the no sewer section under the tree looking out over the Lake. Beautiful and for us almost Perfect! Would highly recommend it to anyone, close but secluded. Just one Mans Opinion,262Views0likes0CommentsRe: Colorado Campgrounds
melandme wrote: Looking for recommendations for CG around Durango and in the area around Buena Vista / Salida. Planning on riding the Jeep trails in the area. DW likes water and electric hookups. Just get on the Phone and start calling, they are all Full you will need to find a cancelation of which happen all the Time, So the only way to get a spot is to beat someone else - just the way it is. We use Campendium.com to find the places to Call - we were in and around the areas you are visiting, last summer, with no reservations - but - we also Boondock so we survived. Best of Luck,476Views0likes0Comments
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