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GENECOP · RV-Dreams Family Member

RV ROUTES

Speedhitch · RV-Dreams Family Member

Gene...I guess it really depends on the individual and what they like to do and see. There are many roads to many places but not all would want to go to those places in the order you might suggest. GEE I would be hard pressed to tell anyone how to head off to the northeast unless I knew what they liked and what they could afford. Sherri and I route ourselves to the cheap campgrounds and Casino parking lots and then plan from there. I am sure there could be many books written but the best one for you is the one you write yourself for yourself.

Luvglass · RV-Dreams Family Member

Rv routes are any roads you would drive a car on, unless you see some kind of warning for a low underpass, or truck length restrictions. And in almost 4 years on the road we have only run into 2 of those.

Not to worry, go where you want, when you want.

phyllen · RV-Dreams Family Member

We use the Next Exit and I make notes in it for future reference. For instance, good places we have dry camped/overnighted along the route from Point A to Point B. I like that they have in RED those places that are RV accessible.

Phyllis

Jim01 · RV-Dreams Family Member

Gene,

The best RV route is the next one you're going to be on as a full-timer. smile

Jim

Tylersamma · RV-Dreams Family Member

We use the Motor Carriers Road Atlas. It is designed for truckers, highlighting truck-friendly routes. It also has an index section of low clearances, state by state. We found it at Flying J. It helps keep us out of trouble. I am the navigator, and DH has fired me more than once!

-- Edited by Tylersamma on Thursday 19th of November 2009 04:39:53 PM

eagleshea · RV-Dreams Family Member

Jim01 wrote:

Gene,

The best RV route is the next one you're going to be on as a full-timer.

Jim

Very well put Jim !!!! We can't wait for our first one !!!

TXRVr · RV-Dreams Family Member

The directory is advertised as an Interstate exit guide and for that purpose it is useful. But as you have read, you will find that many RVers prefer to driver more scenic back roads. They are commonly known as “red roads.” Those being the ones that are not interstate and are colored red on individual state maps and some Atlas. In my state of Texas, red roads are as good as interstate, likely to be four lane divided, speed limits same as interstate, and maybe a shorter route to where you’re going. At the very least they will accomplish what RVing is about…seeing the country.

Tylersamma> Every time I fired my DW, I kept having to rehire her with a raise. It was getting expensive! biggrin

Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Since I haven't seen "Next Exit" except for what is shown online, I have a follow-up question in regards to it.

How does it compare with a normal atlas or map in regards to roads that are not connected to interstate highways? From what I could see from their sample page for Kentucky, it looked like there weren't that many "less traveled", state highways.

For myself, I'm not too interested in traveling mostly interstate highways. What I really miss are the old Gousha maps and atlas. When I was driving professionally, Gousha was the map to have. If it showed a rest stop along a highway at the NE side of an intersection, you could bet that the rest stop was definitely on the NE side of the intersection. (Truckers REALLY have to know where rest stops are located.)

I have seen where Howard and Linda recommend something like a Trucker's Mountain atlas or something. I'll need to see if I can find one of those.

GENECOP · RV-Dreams Family Member

Terry and Jo wrote:

Since I haven't seen "Next Exit" except for what is shown online, I have a follow-up question in regards to it.

How does it compare with a normal atlas or map in regards to roads that are not connected to interstate highways? From what I could see from their sample page for Kentucky, it looked like there weren't that many "less traveled", state highways.

For myself, I'm not too interested in traveling mostly interstate highways. What I really miss are the old Gousha maps and atlas. When I was driving professionally, Gousha was the map to have. If it showed a rest stop along a highway at the NE side of an intersection, you could bet that the rest stop was definitely on the NE side of the intersection. (Truckers REALLY have to know where rest stops are located.)

I have seen where Howard and Linda recommend something like a Trucker's Mountain atlas or something. I'll need to see if I can find one of those.

Next Exit is totally different than any atlas. It basically is designed to tell you what the services are at all the major US exits. If you are rolling down I95 south and feel like a slice of pizza or need a drycleaner, open to the exits that you are approaching, and all services will be listed. G

TxYellowRose · RV-Dreams Family Member

Gene,

I have an older edition of Next Exit which I used on several trips from TX to MN. Since I simply was trying to make time, I stayed on the interstates and found it to be helpful.

Luvglass · RV-Dreams Family Member

We carry one. It's handy to have when your on a long leg on the interstates and are looking for a lunch place, or if you happen to need fuel. We don't use it often, but it's nice to have.

Mallo · RV-Dreams Family Member

We just lay out the route we want to take then check the truckers atlas to make sure there are no low clearances on the desired route.

We tend to stay on truck routes as much as we can.

Mallo

ramblemutt · RV-Dreams Community Member

You know, this question has always vexed me. "What is the BEST route from (A) to (B)?" Well, unless you know a lot about the poster, this is tough to answer. Like freeways or back roads? Like mountains or flatlands? What kind of scenery? Want fast or take-your-time.

Well, you get the idea. I am hoping that when this question is asked on this forum, that the poster tells us what he/she would LIKE to be the best...then we can help.

Delaine and Lindy · RV-Dreams Family Member

We highly recomend Next Exit we have used it for a long time. We also use the Truckers Road Atlas (its pricey), tons of good info and its very easy to use. We also use a Garmin GPS system. We normally travel on good roads and mostly Interstates, because of the safety factor and we are very heavy. We do no boondocking, again we are two big for most state parks and always prefer 50 amps and full hook-ups with no trees if possible. We also only travel about 250 to 300 miles per day and always have reservations. Other have different wants and needs. GBY.........

blijil · RV-Dreams Family Member

I agree that there is room for a new book or a revision to the many GPS machines that rates roads for rig size and type. There are many roads I would drive the truck on but not not pull the rig on because of low clearance, narrow roads, tight turns, or just perpetual pot holes. Just a simple rating for grades and the above would make many current tools so much better.

Happy RVing,
Larry