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10-16-2014, 04:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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A million heading south?
I read an article that claimed over 1 million RV folks would be heading south for the winter. I knew there was a reason I didn't like to travel I-75 south this time of year.
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10-16-2014, 05:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,370
M.O.C. #8728
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That's one hell of a caravan!!!
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10-16-2014, 05:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 956
M.O.C. #40
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I think 50% will be on 95 south
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10-16-2014, 06:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Troy
Posts: 1,980
M.O.C. #808
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I'm proud and blessed to be one of them!
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10-16-2014, 07:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Full Timer In Naples, Florida
Posts: 1,049
M.O.C. #15731
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We live in Naples Full time. and love it. today its 84° and sunny. Go away Snow
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10-16-2014, 11:07 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Winnipeg
Posts: 210
M.O.C. #14048
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As a first timer we will be one of those million although it will be I29 for us, starting in Winnipeg, Manitoba to about Omaha and then south west from there to Tucson, AZ. Still planning our route but 1st night will probably be in a hotel in Sioux Falls or Sioux City depending on how early a start we get. From there the temps should be above freezing and we can use the RV.
Can't wait.
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2017 F350 Lariat, 6.7L, 6 1/2' box, Reece 18k Elite
2015 Mountaineer 331RLT, Dual pane windows, Dual A/C, Fireplace, 5th Airborne Sidewinder, Sailun tires.
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10-16-2014, 01:03 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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That number is way way low. One large metro area in Florida or Arizona get that many or more just by themselves.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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10-16-2014, 03:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We do avoid I-75 as Atlanta is a nightmare any time of the day or day of the week.
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10-16-2014, 03:48 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madison
Posts: 1,239
M.O.C. #5906
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We will be heading that way soon, but we avoid interstates as much as we can. There's a whole country out there that can't be seen from an interstate.
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10-16-2014, 03:52 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Had some of my most interesting road experiences driving thru Atlanta. Just as an example, we were going thru late one night with both of my young daughters awake and looking at the city when a pickup truck with a ladder rack passed us with three hillbillies standing up peeing over the tailgate. Hard to find the right thing to say.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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10-16-2014, 04:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,547
M.O.C. #2283
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Just good ol boys having a little fun.
Lynwood
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10-16-2014, 04:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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I'd say WHOA Dude!!
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by DQDick
Had some of my most interesting road experiences driving thru Atlanta. Just as an example, we were going thru late one night with both of my young daughters awake and looking at the city when a pickup truck with a ladder rack passed us with three hillbillies standing up peeing over the tailgate. Hard to find the right thing to say.
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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10-17-2014, 03:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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Guess that is another reason to keep your windshield washer fluid topped off....
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10-20-2014, 02:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 505
M.O.C. #14162
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I-35 and I-45 into the Lone Star State are much less offensive. Spending our second full-time winter in Spring this year after spending and loving the first one in Kerrville.
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2018 Montana 3790RD
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10-20-2014, 02:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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Rich, we breezed right thru Atlanta on 75 last week. Hit it about 1030 hours and traffic was moving good, no problems
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10-21-2014, 10:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Posts: 4,189
M.O.C. #639
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there goes all the good camping spots in California and Arizona,
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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10-29-2014, 03:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Depends on temps
Posts: 1,648
M.O.C. #13157
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Spent last night at the free Casino campground in Joplin, Mo. Tomorrow nite, Casino in Broken Bow, OK. Then I-35 campground in Waco, Tx, then Bandera, Tx for a month. From there Weslaco, Tx for 4 months.
Got to love it.
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10-29-2014, 05:32 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Crossville
Posts: 79
M.O.C. #12686
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Atlanta is one of the best area to drive thru. Very easy just drive fast and go with the flow. Also FYI if there are 2 or more people in the the vehicle ( even towing) you can use the HOV lanes.
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10-29-2014, 07:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 956
M.O.C. #40
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I think the secret to Atlanta is do not hit the bypass. We have come through many times and the last time was 5 pm and very little traffic through town. Trucks are not allowed through town unless going local.
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10-30-2014, 02:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Wheatland
Posts: 675
M.O.C. #10623
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We are stopped in Edinburg for a couple of years, but last Friday I took a motorcycle trip to North Kansas and couldn't believe the number of Winter Texans/RV's already on the road heading south.
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