dzwiss Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 There is a steakhouse south of El Paso, http://www.cattlemanssteakhouse.com/, where you can boondock overnight behind a fence if you have dinner there. Cattlemans Steakhouse is an excellent place to stop and spend the night. Not only do they have excellent food, but when overnighting the compound is locked and there is a security guard on duty all night. If you need to leave early he will open the gates for you. You may have to use a little imaginative leveling technique. 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud 27FB 2011 Ford F350 CC SRW "Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for." Will Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV fan Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Last year we took rt 90 out of San Antonio to Del Rio, then onto Marathon, Very nice Motel/Rv park there Passport America was around $15.00/night. Nightime train though is across the street. from Marathon, up to I10 and a stop at Demming, More trains there. Never felt any danger and minimal traffic. Good luck and safe travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Last year we took rt 90 out of San Antonio to Del Rio, then onto Marathon, We actually prefer the US-90 route over I-10...a much more interesting drive, IMO. It'll put you back on I-10 at Van Horn. LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv-voyager Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 We actually prefer the US-90 route over I-10...a much more interesting drive, IMO. It'll put you back on I-10 at Van Horn. The same here I-10 is so boring compared to US Hwy.90. The route is very close to Mexico; never had a problem. At the Pecos bridge overlook you can see Mexico but is not a problem because of the river, lake and the high cliffs. Living the full time RV dream in a Holiday Rambler Motor home. Our Travel Blog is http://rvroadriders.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzwiss Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 If you go the 90 route be sure to stop at the Prada store outside of Marfa. They have some good deals there. 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud 27FB 2011 Ford F350 CC SRW "Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for." Will Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det107 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Thank you all for your input, this just one more thing I like about this site, you ask and you shall receive... Thanks again Al & Cher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushidog Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 I like the Hwy 90 route through this area too and boondock often at a rest area between Brackettville and Uvalde. However I have one caution, you will likely run into inspection stations along the route checking for illegals. They have dogs, and are checking for drugs, so just be sure you aren't holding - not that anyone here would... I'm just saying. Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin H Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Hwy 90 is what I was referring to in my earlier post. This will be our third winter volunteering at Seminole Canyon State Park, 40 miles west of Del Rio. Come on down for a tour of the ancient rock art. No problems with border issues here. The only thing you see more of than buzzards are Border Patrol! The richest are not those who have the most, but those who need the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Dutch and Di, We travel I10 every year and have tried the 375 loop but have found the mountain climb a bit much. Have you found a way around the mountain in the State Park. Would love to know a way around El Paso that is reasonable. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pensauncola Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Take the Loop 375 around to 54 and turn right (north). Go about a mile and take the exit and use 213 north to 404. Turn left on 404 which takes you back to IH10 at Anthony. No mountain to cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rif Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Take the Loop 375 around to 54 and turn right (north). Go about a mile and take the exit and use 213 north to 404. Turn left on 404 which takes you back to IH10 at Anthony. No mountain to cross. That's the route we take now too. We used to take the mountain pass which is pretty but a tough climb and descent. Does anyone know if the final piece of 375 where it meets 54 is finished yet? The construction has made a nightmare of it for the past few years. 2000 Volvo 770, 500HP/1650FP Cummins N14 and 10 Speed Autoshift 3.58 Rear 202" WB, 2002 Teton Aspen Royal 43 Foot, Burgman 650 Scooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 OK We will try that route this year. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Come on, Rif, your truck should "loaf" up that "hill".... Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rif Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Come on, Rif, your truck should "loaf" up that "hill".... It's not the truck and trailer, Jack. It's my wife following along behind in the Lexus without a jake to hold her speed down. 2000 Volvo 770, 500HP/1650FP Cummins N14 and 10 Speed Autoshift 3.58 Rear 202" WB, 2002 Teton Aspen Royal 43 Foot, Burgman 650 Scooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmcb Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 missourijan, on 18 Dec 2014 - 7:27 PM, said: We have stayed at the Sunland Casino & Racetrack several times, south of I 10. It's right on the Rio Grande and as 50 amp hookups for $6. Never a problem. Security patrols the lot. We also stay at Sunland every year. Just drove I 10 a couple of weeks ago from Calif to Florida. Road was good except for a short time it was rougher than the rest. Can't remember even where it was as it wasn't that bad to be concerned about. Btw, El Paso was judged the safest large city in the US for 3 straight years. Don't believe the posts. Google it and see for yourself. Its one of our favorite cities to visit. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboomer Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 There is a steakhouse south of El Paso, http://www.cattlemanssteakhouse.com/, where you can boondock overnight behind a fence if you have dinner there. We just stayed at the Cattlemens last night and it was great! Great steak (had to get the 24oz. Cowboy porterhouse) and they pulled right up in the big back lot...even for our rig it was no issue. It is about 5 miles off the I10 but was easy to get to. A must stop over. http://ramblingrvrat.blogspot.com/?m=1 GOD Bless America! GOD Bless Texas! GOD Bless All of our Troops! "CHARACTER is doing the right thing when no one is looking" '09 International Durastar 4400 LP Customized by 2L Custom Trucks '20 DRV Mobile Suites 40KSSB4, '10 H-D FLHRC Road King Classic, '09 Honda Rebel AmeriDeck M/C Loader in Truck Garage, Polaris RZR 570 EPS 10 - 320W Solar Panels, 4- Simpliphi 3.8 kWh 151A Lithium batteries, Victron Multiplus 3000W inverters, Victron 250/70 Charge Controllers, Progressive hardwired 50 AMP EMS, Class of 2012! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rif Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 That's the route we take now too. We used to take the mountain pass which is pretty but a tough climb and descent. Does anyone know if the final piece of 375 where it meets 54 is finished yet? The construction has made a nightmare of it for the past few years. I can now answer my own question. It is completed. The only issue is still the junction of 375 and I-10 east of town. It is still under construction and it is easy to miss the turnoff. We just stayed at the Cattlemens last night and it was great! Great steak (had to get the 24oz. Cowboy porterhouse) and they pulled right up in the big back lot...even for our rig it was no issue. It is about 5 miles off the I10 but was easy to get to. A must stop over. I agree that it is a great place. Unfortunately the night we were there the RV area was full. They let up park along the wall outside the gate. Great food. 2000 Volvo 770, 500HP/1650FP Cummins N14 and 10 Speed Autoshift 3.58 Rear 202" WB, 2002 Teton Aspen Royal 43 Foot, Burgman 650 Scooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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