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The Hensons


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I was wondering if anyone has traveled from Chicago area to Philly area during this recent snow. I have to pull my 43'er at the end of the week and wonder if there is a preferred RV route. Any suggestions?

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I believe trying I-65 south to Indy to I-70 east, or I-65 to Nasville then east on I-40 to I-81 or I-95 North. Stayed tuned to your NOAA Website or hook up a CB with the weather bands: Cobra has a LTD25WX that can be had at most truck stops for less than a 100 dollars with an antenna. Make sure if mounting on non metal body that you speak to a knowledgeable person about an antenna designed for either application and have them set the SWR if used to transmit and you want good reception. Could be a lifesaver in an emergency situation. Pieere.



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Hey Kyle:

 

Would love to see your new rig.  What are you pulling it with?

Actually I like I-65 down to Indianapolis then over I-70. (I am assuming you are really coming from Chicago and not the MS plant.  If the MS plant it would be different suggestion.)

 

I just drove some of that route this week and IMO that is better than I-80 across not to mention the tolls.  Also, recall, a little snow is not too much of an issue on the Interstates.  (I said a little.)  It is sort of a long way down to Nashville and across to I-40.  Do NOT go through Louisville on I-65.  One of the bridges across the Ohio River is out of commission, will be a long time, and you don’t want to go that way IMO.  Went that way “up” last week.  Big mistake.  Came back another way and no problems.

 

The route I suggest is 65 miles, give or take, further than the most direct route, but I think you will enjoy it more and have less traffic.  (I-465 around Indy is fine.)  Take I-270 around the south side of Columbus, OH. 

Enjoy the ride.

 

Bill

 



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