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12-30-2022, 08:43 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Drasco
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M.O.C. #32154
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California here I come
I just bought a 2012 3400rl 34 foot long. I pull it with a 2013 Ford f250 4x4 crew cab diesel. I’m pulling it from Conway, Arkansas to San Luis Obispo, California. I’m leaving on 1-21-2023. Considering the weather, places to fuel, eat and hotels to spend the nights, what is me best route to travel?
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12-30-2022, 09:33 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,686
M.O.C. #4831
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I think I-10 is the best route this time of year. There are lots of fuel options and RV spots along the way. Once you reach CA, there are optional routes to SLO beside I-10 to I-5 to Hwy-166.
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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12-31-2022, 06:16 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2022
Location: LYNDEN
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I agree, having driven much of I10 in the past month from Mobile, AL to Deming, NM the fuel stops are plenty, some great RV parks and for the most part roads are good. Presently parked in Dream Catchers RV Park in Deming for the weekend and full hookups in a drive thru were $31 a night and a nice clean large park. Any roads north of I10 risk icy roads and snow.
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2003 Holiday Rambler Navigator 43PKD 500HP 11L Cummins ISM
2005 Keystone Montana 2955RL (sold)
1999 F350 SC (sold)
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12-31-2022, 07:04 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Drasco
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M.O.C. #32154
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Thanks for the information. I’m a first timer.
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12-31-2022, 07:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Florence
Posts: 963
M.O.C. #20472
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Yup…ditto on the I-10 Route this time of year. No shortage of places to stay and fuel.
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2018 Ram 3500 MegaCab 4x4 Aisin, 4:10 Gears
Titan 50 Gal Tank, Air Lift Wireless Bags
2017 3160 RL
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12-31-2022, 08:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,359
M.O.C. #6433
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I would look at the weather forecast just before you leave. I-40 is good if no winter storms are in the forecast across OK, TX panhandle, and points west. Or I-30/I-20/I-10 will be good if no winter storms forecast for north and west Texas. Otherwise you may need to drop straight down to I-10 and follow the southern route. Even then check the forecast. Snow and ice is highly unpredictable in Texas. It is not uncommon to have snow/ice south of the DFW area or in the Texas hill country and nothing in north Texas. Great thing about Texas is that it doesn’t last long. 70’s one day, 20’s with snow/ice the next day, and two days later back in the 70’s.
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Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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12-31-2022, 09:15 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Drasco
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M.O.C. #32154
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Good to know this information. I do have a friend that is going to travel with me, and then fly back. It might be best to go I10.
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12-31-2022, 09:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 1,016
M.O.C. #30262
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In addition to all the above, if you do happen to consider the northern route be cognizant of the winds across western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle while on I-40. No matter whether the winds are out of the north OR the south, crosswinds can be brutal through that area.
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Lee, Edith, Lil' Bit & Cuddles
22 MHC 331RL, Surge Guard 35550, SumoSprings, Kodiak disc brakes, 412Ah Lithium, Gen 3 Goosebox, Sailun 85s
22 Ram 3500 CC DRW 6.7 CTD Herrin Hauler Classic Bed, 45 gal AUX tank
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12-31-2022, 09:18 AM
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Established Member
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M.O.C. #32154
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I haven’t even considered the wind. Thanks for the heads up!
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12-31-2022, 09:23 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Schertz, TX
Posts: 203
M.O.C. #30294
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee-CI
In addition to all the above, if you do happen to consider the northern route be cognizant of the winds across western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle while on I-40. No matter whether the winds are out of the north OR the south, crosswinds can be brutal through that area.
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Same goes for I-20 & I-10 from Abilene, TX until you get into Cali. Stay current with the local weather as you hit the road each day. One thing about driving through the desert is you get ZERO tells from trees and grass. Mesquite doesn't move much in the wind.
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Clark & Peggy
2022 Montana 3791RD, 800i solar, 2x100ah Battleborn
2017 Ford F350, CC, LB, 6.7, 4x4
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12-31-2022, 05:50 PM
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Established Member
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Location: Drasco
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M.O.C. #32154
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Man, I appreciate all the excellent knowledge and information on my first experience towing a Montana.
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12-31-2022, 05:52 PM
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Established Member
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Location: Drasco
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M.O.C. #32154
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I appreciate all the knowledge and experience in the replies I have received!
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