R-pod Owners Forum : New to Forum - Questions on Trip Planning http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New to Forum - Questions on Trip Planning Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 02:39:25 +0000 Fri, 26 May 2017 20:42:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9256 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New to Forum - Questions on Trip Planning : We have towed "Shore Leave,"... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=94016#94016 Author: sailor323
Subject: 9256
Posted: 26 May 2017 at 8:42pm

We have towed "Shore Leave," or 179 for over 17 thousand miles.  we rarely go more than 350 miles a day.  we try to keep it at about 300.  We don't go over 60 mph and prefer secondary roads.  The only time we go beyond the 300 mile limit is when we are headed home and we know where we re going and that a familiar place awaits us.We quit being in a hurry a long time ago.  We spend a greqt deal of time in a sailboat and are happy if we are doing 6 mph
]]> Fri, 26 May 2017 20:42:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=94016#94016 New to Forum - Questions on Trip Planning : We just did our first long tripin... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=93979#93979 Author: dianab
Subject: 9256
Posted: 26 May 2017 at 11:57am

We just did our first long trip in our 183G and went from PA to CO. Were pretty focused on getting out to our new home, so sight seeing was not an objective. I can tell you that the days we traveled 400 miles or more were exhausting. My husband did all the driving, well, because he wanted to, but I was still tired at the end of those days. We traveled 6 days in rain storms, crowded cities, and country roads, through 8 states and I agree with the members who recommend ~300 miles a day; your journey will be much more enjoyable if you take time to enjoy the campgrounds that you carefully plot and choose! ]]> Fri, 26 May 2017 11:57:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=93979#93979 New to Forum - Questions on Trip Planning : When we drive our car now we drive... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87311#87311 Author: Richand Cindy
Subject: 9256
Posted: 29 Jan 2017 at 3:16pm

When we drive our car now we drive the left lane, well over the speed limit with radar detector on and drive 8-10 hours.  When we pick up the RV in the spring we will be retired and leaving the radar detector home.  We plan on driving 4-5 hours a day at 50-55 mph avoiding the interstates and stopping at campgrounds and taking it easy. Cannot wait to slow down and smell the country!
]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2017 15:16:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87311#87311 New to Forum - Questions on Trip Planning : Ah the outer banks!!! Love that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87308#87308 Author: Leo B
Subject: 9256
Posted: 29 Jan 2017 at 3:00pm

Ah   the outer banks!!! Love that place, getting ready to lock in our reservation for our 6th October down there surf fishing!!]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2017 15:00:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87308#87308 New to Forum - Questions on Trip Planning : A lot depends on you and whether... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87251#87251 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 9256
Posted: 27 Jan 2017 at 7:48pm

A lot depends on you and whether both of you take turns driving and your personal endurance.  My wife won't drive with the trailer hooked up but I can still do 500 miles in a day pretty routinely.  It also depends on where you want to stop.  If I'm going from Nashville to the Outer Banks, about 800 miles, I want to get there as quickly as I can so we don't stop a state or national park; we stop at a Walmart or truck stop in transit.  (Coming back, the Great Smokey Mountains is in the right place so we usually stop there.)  On the other hand, of course, if I'm not trying to get somewhere as quickly as I can and there are great places to stop along the way, I might not drive 200 miles in a day.

Maybe I'll retire some day and I won't have to get to the Outer Banks and back in 9 days.  That will change my attitude too.

TT
]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2017 19:48:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87251#87251 New to Forum - Questions on Trip Planning : Thank you to everyone for your... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87247#87247 Author: mamcaloon
Subject: 9256
Posted: 27 Jan 2017 at 5:36pm

Thank you to everyone for your responses. We are planning to visit all the national parks in the continental US as a 50th anniversary gift to ourselves. We have them broken down into 6 different trips . Our first one is to Florids with a stop in SC along the way. I'm hoping to find a park in Florida that will allow us to park our trailer for several days and just drive to the parks each day. ]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2017 17:36:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87247#87247 New to Forum - Questions on Trip Planning : You can't get anywhere fast... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87246#87246 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9256
Posted: 27 Jan 2017 at 4:45pm

You can't get anywhere fast in TX, I was born in north TX and spent 25 years as a touring tech rep and government employee. Many the times I drove over 20 hours to get to a scheduled work place. With towing my living space (the Pod) and a more relaxed experience I plan better. I think 400 miles a day is a good standard. I consider the fact I have a trailer makes me more alert to things around me, which in turn can add to fatigue, I like to be able to have time to eat, relax and walk the dog. I take advantage of "free" stops in planning, parking lots and rest areas I agree in taking time and getting to destination safely. The standard is up to the individual and health, and what they decide to do. But I don't do anything beyond what I consider a safe capability.]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2017 16:45:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87246#87246 New to Forum - Questions on Trip Planning : As usual, I agree with CharlieM.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87241#87241 Author: Guests
Subject: 9256
Posted: 27 Jan 2017 at 1:53pm


As usual, I agree with CharlieM. 400 would be my maximum and 300-400 seems good. Fuel stops (and dog stops) seem to take about 15 minutes each. 6 hours of road time is plenty for me. By the time I wake up, have coffee, breakfast, shower, break camp, drive 6 hours, check in at the destination and do some minimal set up, it makes for a full day. However, I'm not so pooped that I can't enjoy cooking supper, walking my dog and relaxing a bit.

Sometimes the journey can be as cool as the destination.

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2017 13:53:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87241#87241 New to Forum - Questions on Trip Planning : Sorry Mamcaloon, Charlie hit... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87239#87239 Author: jato
Subject: 9256
Posted: 27 Jan 2017 at 12:24pm

Sorry Mamcaloon, Charlie hit all points that you need to know IMHO. We don't like to kill ourselves driving all day to reach our destination, nice to smell the roses along the way.  Our "normal" is around 400 - 450 miles/day.  As Charlie stated, "a lot will depend on your endurance" and the traffic conditions you encounter.  My brother laughs at me because I will take 3 days to travel from northern Michigan to RMNP in Colorado.  He and his wife do it in less than a day, "after all," he tells me, "it is only 19 hours."  Well I don't have a cast iron bladder, nor can I sleep while my wife drives.  Different folks, different strokes.
]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2017 12:24:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87239#87239 New to Forum - Questions on Trip Planning : Assume you will... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87237#87237 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 9256
Posted: 27 Jan 2017 at 12:16pm

Assume you will keep your speed at 60 MPH. That’s a goodcomfortable and safe speed. We don’t exceed 6 Hrs a day so that sets the upperlimit at 360 miles. Remember your gas mileage will be around 10-12 MPG whiletowing so plan frequent gas and potty stops. With guaranteed reservations youcan go further than if you have to look for a CG in the evening. All said wedon’t plan on exceeding 300 miles per day. A lot will depend on your endurance,how much of a hurry you’re in, and where you find desirable camping sites. Anddon’t rely on Google driving estimates. They’re always optimistic.

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2017 12:16:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87237#87237 New to Forum - Questions on Trip Planning : Thanks for the information but... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87236#87236 Author: mamcaloon
Subject: 9256
Posted: 27 Jan 2017 at 12:11pm

Thanks for the information but that doesn't answer my question of how many miles a day should we plan on being able to travel while towing our trailer?]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2017 12:11:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87236#87236 New to Forum - Questions on Trip Planning : That will depend on where you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87235#87235 Author: jato
Subject: 9256
Posted: 27 Jan 2017 at 12:06pm

That will depend on where you plan to camp.  I do not know about Texas but in Michigan we reserve our campsites 6 months in advance if we are going to a State Park.  Every other year our destination is RMNP in Colorado, we plan 6 months ahead to get a camp site.  Kind of a bugger because it blocks you into a time frame when and where you have to be on a certain day.  I would probably check out ahead of time where you plan on camping as there are campgrounds that don't take reservations or if they do they have a block that they don't release until after a certain time.  That time will be important as you will want to get there a bit before to secure your spot.

Certainly is a lot different from when we started our family in the late 70's early 80's.  We never had to reserve a campsite, even at the busy National Parks like Smoky Mountains, we always were able to camp where we wanted.
]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2017 12:06:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87235#87235 New to Forum - Questions on Trip Planning : My DH and I recently purchased... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87234#87234 Author: mamcaloon
Subject: 9256
Posted: 27 Jan 2017 at 11:31am

My DH and I recently purchased a 183G and are planning our first trip for March.  We have never pulled a travel trailer before and were wondering how many miles a day we should plan on covering while towing so we can know where to reserve a camp site for each night.]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2017 11:31:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9256&PID=87234#87234