Travel Latest Topicshttps://www.rvnetwork.com/forum/11-travel/Travel Latest TopicsenWashinton State Ferrys?https://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/147043-washinton-state-ferrys/ Is it possible to take a ferry from Everett Washinton to Port Hanlock? And if so, how much is the cost for my rig and toad? I'm trying to get from the western end of Hwy 2 to the Olympic National Park and Hwy 101! Any suggestions apprecated. 

]]>147043Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:14:19 +0000Road Trip for 4 months - Do we need reservations or can we wing it?https://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/151520-road-trip-for-4-months-do-we-need-reservations-or-can-we-wing-it/ We are finally retiring and planning our first road trip out west in our Escape 5.0 (21' fiberglass 5th wheel).  Leaving early July 2026 and return end of October 2026.  We have a small trailer with small tanks (28 fresh and grey, 30 black), propane, and solar.  We are not new to camping but have never gone camping longer than 3 weeks because of work so super excited to plan our 4 month road trip from SE Indiana.   We want to visit many of the National Parks such as Yellowstone, Yosemite, Sequoia,  Bryce, etc, along with state parks, BML, and some boondocking. 

My question is: Can we wing it with no reservations so we can be on our own schedule, or will that ruin our trip because we won't be able to find any place to camp?   

We are planning the route but prefer not to have a schedule with reservations. 

What are your experiences with traveling with no reservations?   What are you recommendations? 

Thank you for your input!

 

]]>151520Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:06:11 +0000Not sure if this is the place, ........https://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/151262-not-sure-if-this-is-the-place/ It is about "Travel" but not in an RV. 

Can't seem to find a road that will effectively and economically  get me to Munich by the middle of December, so I'm going to have to fly.

Just as I was writing this I get a call from my Daughter who I will be visiting in Germany with my flight information. I do have the option of one "Checked" bag, but have planned on just using a "Backpack".  I have a friend who travels this way and he has given me some pointers, but I keep forgetting to ask about where to find a good travel Backpack. 

Anyone here have suggestions? 

 

Thanks, 

Rod

]]>151262Sun, 26 Oct 2025 16:05:25 +0000What mobile device should I take to Germany?https://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/151323-what-mobile-device-should-i-take-to-germany/ My daughter has a different phone carrier than I do. Her "Boyfriend" has the same. He found out it was very expensive to take his phone to visit. I don't want to suffer the same charges when I go. 

I spoke with my carrier and it would be $12 per day to add the ability to use my phone. I'm leaving it here in the states and when I get back I will turn it back on and call them to credit my account for no use. (which they said they would). 

When I told her I wasn't bringing my phone she said I need one or one that does "Maps". 

Google search here I come. 

 

Rod

]]>151323Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:59:02 +0000Summer Adventure for 13 year oldhttps://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/148889-summer-adventure-for-13-year-old/ Hello. My son and I live in Florida. We have RV'd to Carlsbad Caverns, Zion NP, Grand Canyon, Mammoth Cave, Arches NP, Moab, Yellowstone,  Bryce NP, Indy 500, Nova Scotia, etc.. This summer we are limited in travel day hours due to a new family puppy that will be traveling with us, but we still want to get out and adventure. Our distance will most likely be limited to the south-east states this summer  I am thinking maybe wakeboard and fly fishing lessons in Arkansas or Missouri, along with a couple of day hikes that we can tackle together. What other adventures can you suggest to keep a 13 year old occupied and off the video consoles? I really want to hear your experiences.

]]>148889Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:57:10 +0000Hwy 99 or I-5 in California?https://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/150732-hwy-99-or-i-5-in-california/ It has been about 15 years since we’ve traveled Hwy 99 or I-5 in California.

From Bakersfield, which would be better to travel north - Hwy 99 or I-5? I’m particularly interested in the road conditions. (potholed, traffic,  stoplights on Hwy 99?, etc). It has been too long for me to remember those routes.

Thanks

Connie

 

]]>150732Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:57:11 +0000Death Valley Re-openinghttps://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/148026-death-valley-re-opening/ Is the grade into Death Valley as hard as it seems on my research of the area?

]]>148026Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:08:29 +0000Reno, NV to Trinidad, CA in June pulling a 5th wheelhttps://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/149057-reno-nv-to-trinidad-ca-in-june-pulling-a-5th-wheel/ We are pulling a 36ft fifth wheel from Reno to Trinidad in June and wonder what the best route might be. We would like to take the 395/44 to Redding then 299 to Trinidad. Anyone have thoughts? Thank you.

]]>149057Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:54:08 +0000Traveling to Mesa Verde, etc.https://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/148952-traveling-to-mesa-verde-etc/ Hi Folks, We will be heading to Mesa Verde, Sedona, Arches and other points.  From Mesa Verde will be heading to Albuquerque. Trailering a 27-foot with a Silverado Diesel. We would like to know how the roads are out there for travel/trailering? Any roads to avoid? Thank you!

]]>148952Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:13:21 +0000Traveling to Canada with a Handgunhttps://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/147252-traveling-to-canada-with-a-handgun/ My wife and I will be starting our east coast roadtrip within the next month or so. We always travel with a couple of different handguns in our motorhome. We would like to cross the border into Canada but am not sure that taking our firearms across the border might be worth the hassle. Has anyone taken handguns into Canada lately? Would love to hear any suggestions or experiances. 

]]>147252Sat, 06 May 2023 19:39:07 +0000Grand Canyon North Rim fireshttps://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/151026-grand-canyon-north-rim-fires/ The lodge and many other buildings at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon have been lost to a forest fire.  I am glad we got to see the place when it was safe and the weather was great.  We drove down from where we were camped in Kanab UT and spent the entire day.  During the night drive back to camp we were fearful one of the many deer on the side of the road would jump in front of the car.  We planned to go back to the North Rim and spend more time, but if we do, it will be very different.   We all lost something special to the fires.

]]>151026Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:54:42 +0000Route suggestions Reno, NV to Austin, TXhttps://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/151209-route-suggestions-reno-nv-to-austin-tx/ Any route suggestion on the northern route Reno to Austin? First timer with F350 and 28ft travel trailer, looking to drive one day on, one day off, ave. 250 miles on driving days. 

]]>151209Sat, 27 Sep 2025 13:47:51 +0000Winter route advise pleasehttps://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/151378-winter-route-advise-please/ We need to travel from Quartzsite Az to Woodford Ca in January towing a 34’ trailer.  Can anyone tell us what the best route would be?  Hoping to avoid as much snow as possible 

 

]]>151378Sun, 28 Dec 2025 18:52:20 +0000Black Hills, I know yet agan!https://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/151363-black-hills-i-know-yet-agan/ Have established a trip with our Larger than Life Class 8 Truck and Camper to Black Hills.  Set up for Ft WELIKIT as has good reviews and is maneuverable, have the Typical Tourist Trap identified sites of Rushmore, Crazyhorse, Deadwood and the Custer Nat'l Park for ride time on our Harley, will be watching weather there for that week for extended turns to Devil's Tower, Badlands, Wall, Sturgis(OFF Season) and around surrounding countryside.  Any additional Must See?  Or Must Do?  Suspect the trip will be less than desirable as to Bland thru NE or SD from our MO Home region, will be returning dropping down thru WY to CO to visit Brother and his bride at Greeley then I-70 return home.  Wife will be a Sleeper tenant I Suspect as return.  

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Dave

]]>151363Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:59:06 +0000I-10 vs I-20 recommendationhttps://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/151329-i-10-vs-i-20-recommendation/ We would like your opinion on two routes we are looking at for this year’s travel.

Given the choice between taking I-10 east vs I-20 east from Benson, Arizona, which would you choose? We are primarily interested in the condition of the roads on both routes. We travel in a 26’ van.

Connie

]]>151329Sun, 30 Nov 2025 18:04:54 +0000travelhttps://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/151189-travel/ can anyone recommend a place to stay a few days near the Phoenix Zoo?  30 ft motorhome with tow.

]]>151189Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:45:54 +0000Looking for great places we couldn't visit with smart car now that we have 4wd F-350.https://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/151069-looking-for-great-places-we-couldnt-visit-with-smart-car-now-that-we-have-4wd-f-350/ My wife and I fulltimed from 2014 to 2023 with a 40 ft 5th wheel towed by an HDT with a smart car riding on it.  We came across opportunities to visit places on rough roads etc that neither the smart car or the Volvo HDT could navigate.  After being settled in a stick and bricks retirement community for over a year, we got "hitch itch"  and bought a smaller travel trailer (Outdoors RV Back Country 25DVS T) and a F-350 4wd to tow it. 

I have seen posts on social media and forums where fellow RVrs went to great places that we couldn't consider in a smart car. I also recall turning our smart car around during our own travels because the road ahead was inappropriate.  Unfortunately, I did not think to keep a list of such places.

I am hoping readers can suggest places in the US or Canada they think are worth visiting that may require high ground clearance and/or a 4wd vehicle.  The trailer is capable of fairly rough roads and boon docking, so both day trips in the truck and camping opportunity suggestions are welcome.  

Thank you in advance! 

Jim and Cathy Gell

]]>151069Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:10:26 +0000Sutherlin, OR to Florence, ORhttps://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/150835-sutherlin-or-to-florence-or/ After a brief stop in Sutherlin, Oregon, we will be heading to Florence, Oregon.

My route options are taking Hwy 138 to Hwy 38 to Reedsport then heading north to Florence.  or ... drive from Sutherlin to Eugene/Springfield and take hwy 126 into Florence. We've driven Hwy 126 before but not Hwy 138/38 so not sure of that route.

We travel in a 25' van towing a Honda Fit.

]]>150835Wed, 07 May 2025 03:38:05 +0000Fitness Center with Dump Station?https://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/150379-fitness-center-with-dump-station/ Just a wild idea.  Does anybody know any fitness center that has a dump station for RV?  I would definitely sign up that fitness center.

]]>150379Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:39:35 +0000I 29https://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/150316-i-29/ We are headed down I 29 from ND shortly and am wondering about a couple cities. Is Omaha NE and Kansas City MO alright to drive a 28' Class C, no toad through or should I find alternate routes around them? I hate traffic and don't handle heavy traffic well, especially during any rush hour traffic. Headed south-east of Mobil, AL. One trip planner takes me near Ft Smith but a different gps plotter takes me through Memphis, TN. Gulfport area is our destination, have no intentions of spending any time sight seeing along the way this trip.



Example, I 5 any where near Seattle gives me night mares!!

 

(also posted in another forum)

]]>150316Fri, 03 Jan 2025 01:53:31 +0000Alaska in 2025https://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/148883-alaska-in-2025/ We had originally planned to go to Alaska this year, but circumstances dictated otherwise, so we're planning for next year. While talking with a long-time Escapee member who has been to Alaska several times, he mentioned that years ago groups of Escapees would put together their own caravans to various places. He mentioned several trips to various places with 6-30 rigs involved. According to him, that was the norm 20 years ago. To me, that seems the ideal way to go to Alaska - with a small group that is setting their own schedule.

What do the rest of you think? Is this an idea that can return? Ideally, there should be one person/couple with experience or knowledge of those little, out-of-the-way places that ought not be missed. I'd be willing to be a contact person and researcher. If there is interest in learning more about how it was done back then I can ask my neighbor. He is at Happy Hour nearly every day.

]]>148883Sun, 10 Mar 2024 02:26:35 +00003-4 months in Gulf Coast or Indian Countrieshttps://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/149945-3-4-months-in-gulf-coast-or-indian-countries/ I live in souther California, plan to take a 3-4 months trip starting March/April 2025 either through southern boarder, Texas through Florida, or through Indian Countries like Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado.  Any issues I should pay attention to?  Like weather, food, gasoline, LP, etc.?  Thanks for your advices in advance.

]]>149945Mon, 28 Oct 2024 06:16:47 +0000copper canyonhttps://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/149868-copper-canyon/ We have space on a Copper Canyon/Mazatlan trip with an optional colonial cities extension, leaving nogales on Mar 3 and exiting 35 days later in Nogales or on April 15th in Laredo tx. if you are interested email me beddows1@telus.net.

If you are on the escapees mexico trip, it is possible to join this in Baja in late February.

 

]]>149868Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:07:36 +0000Pacific Coast Highwayhttps://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/149852-pacific-coast-highway/ We are planning a 3-4 day RV trip down the Pacific Coast Highway May 2025 starting in Crescent City. We'll be driving a 27 foot Minnie Winnie. We're thinking within 200 miles of Cresent City. Camping overnight at 2 or 3 places. We're considering one of them being Eureka, California. There's the Humboldt Botanical Gardens and the Sequoia Park Zoo with the Redwood Skywalk. Is Eureka worth the trip? Any other suggestions? We're new to this. It will be our second trip in the RV. 

 

Thank you,

Tammy

]]>149852Mon, 07 Oct 2024 06:20:16 +0000Blue Ridge Park Way?https://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/149363-blue-ridge-park-way/ I have an old 37 Foot Suncruser. Is the Blue Ridge Park way more like the Natchez Trace Parkway or is it more like Monarch Pass?

]]>149363Fri, 21 Jun 2024 22:51:58 +0000