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Post Info TOPIC: Blue Ridge Parkway drive.


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Blue Ridge Parkway drive.


Hello everyone.

Looking at our trip from Harrisburg PA to Columbus GA I am looking at I-81 or the Blue Ridge Parkway which seems more scenic.  Anyone here went this way on either of these routes and have some pros or cons either way?  We have never been in this part of the country so it all new to us.  We have 4-5 days to do it so not going super slow, but 200-300 miles a day should get us there.  

 

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both are beautiful rides........pay attention to the grade warnings other than that Enjoy!!

I use I-81 all the time as my southern escape route when I leave N.H and Maine for the south and it is smooth sailing except for 2 pretty good grades.

the parkway is a little slower but well worth the views!!

Ive traveled them both in a 42 class A many times


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Thanks Mike,

I lean toward the Parkway as that is my style of travel. We pull a 30 ft. Fifth wheel and our only concern is those tunnels. But from what I have read if you stay toward the center you will be okay. We are 12 ft. 8 in. at our high point. Do you remember if all tunnels are doable for that size?

Kim

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JackKim wrote:

Thanks Mike,

I lean toward the Parkway as that is my style of travel. We pull a 30 ft. Fifth wheel and our only concern is those tunnels. But from what I have read if you stay toward the center you will be okay. We are 12 ft. 8 in. at our high point. Do you remember if all tunnels are doable for that size?

Kim


 

Yes, careful, there are some tunnels that are not big rig, or even modest rig, friendly.  I had concerns for two even with an Airstream but I can't tell you where they were.  Wonderful road to travel, just be aware.  Remember, if a car is coming the other way sometimes you can’t go down the middle.

I’d take I-81 which is also a very beautiful drive but without the RV issues you might find on the 45 MPH Blue Ridge Parkway.



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Here's a link to tunnel clearances on the Blueridge parkway. www.blueridgeparkway.org/v.php

Chip

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Thanks Chip,

I saw that, but everyone seems to say that is the center clearance so beware for the minimums. As a couple of newbie rv'ers we are concerened with the minimum clearance as to weather we can stay away from the edge. I hear you can see the end so you can drive through when no one is coming and stay in the middle more.

Just being cautious, but do not want to be so afraid to drive somewhere it is okay to go and miss it.

kim

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