I-5 thru California
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Topic: I-5 thru California
Posted By: Jenga Jack
Subject: I-5 thru California
Date Posted: 13 Feb 2019 at 2:26pm
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In late March we will be driving south from Oregon through California via Interstate 5. Any suggestions on where to stay along the way that has easy off/on access? We're looking for spots for single nights, probably won't unhitch the R-Pod; w/e/s hook-up would be nice, but not necessary. Just looking for something that's easy, cheap and safe to rest before another full day of driving I-5. ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 aka the "Kobra Pod" following a 2015 4Runner wherever it may wander |
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Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 13 Feb 2019 at 8:35pm
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Your choices are very limited in the I-5 corridor south of Stockton. All along I-5 there are rest areas and it's legal to sleep in your trailer for up to 8 hours. And, as a practical matter, no one is there timing you if you go an hour or so over. Many people are concerned about safety with an all night stop. Because there is so much traffic going in and out it is probably not as bad as some feel. Realistically, it would not be a bad idea to plan on driving from the Stockton area all the way to the ridge route. There are some campgrounds once you get on top of the hill. The drive is quite doable. We did it on the Friday after Thanksgiving, driving from Belflower to Oakland. It was a pretty long drive but not awful. Driving on I-5 is just one long straight shot with nothing to stop for except gas, bathroom breaks, and food. Do keep track of gas, because when you are in the middle of nowhere, some of the places, such as Harris Ranch, really jack up the price. If you go down CA 99 starting in Sacramento instead, you'll find more places to stay, including some Walmarts. The time is not very much different and you'll have many more choices on possible stopping points. There are also rest areas on CA 99. Here's a list: http://%20www.californiarestareas.com/californiastaterouteSR99restareas.html - http://www.californiarestareas.com/californiastaterouteSR99restareas.html Since they are in more populated areas, you might feel more comfortable passing the night in one.
------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2019 at 8:18am
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+1 to lostagain. I5 is the longest, straightest, most boring drive I can imagine. Highway 99 has more curves which reduces the monotony quite a lot. Plus, I think there are more and better stopping places. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: Old Surfer
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2019 at 9:25pm
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We've stayed a couple of times at Flag City RV Resort. It's on the South/East corner of Hwy 5 & Hwy 12. It's the turn off for the city of Lodi. It's easy in and out with pull-throughs. it also has 4 gas stations. It's about 13 miles north of Stockton. Have a safe travel. ------------- Rick and Melanie 2008 Tundra CrewMax 4-Wheel Drive 2015 R-179 Surfer |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2019 at 6:37am
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Time to pull up CCR on your Spotify playlist  I set out on the road Seekin' my fame and fortune Lookin' for a pot of gold Thing got bad things got worse I guess you will know the tune Oh Lord, stuck in Lodi again.... ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |