trip-planning

  1. TenspeedT

    Route ideas for NE California, SE Oregon, and NW Nevada loop

    Hi folks, I'm heading out next week for two weeks out in the above general areas and I'd love input. My interest is being in nature, and I'd love to see wild horses, felines, canines and whatever else.I've read/watched about so many cool places that I'd love to experience (no real order)...
  2. MU

    Best Route From Buffalo to Lander, WY

    what is the best route from Buffalo, WY to Lander, WY? going next week
  3. DA

    Planning Campground Stops and Daily Drive Time for a First Cross-Country Trip

    Hi Folks, getting ready for our first cross country trip in June. We bought a jay flight camped locally a couple times to learn the trailer. Should I make reservations at campgrounds along the way? We are heading to Cali from Bama. Are rv parks generally well booked or can I find places...
  4. LuckyDuck

    How High Would Fuel Prices Have to Go to Cancel Your RV Trips?

    With fuel prices ratcheting up daily and camping season around the corner, is anyone having second thoughts about taking that trip(s) this season? What’s your “pinch point” for fuel prices that would make you call it off until prices drop? Diesel prices here are running around $6 a gallon, with...
  5. AK

    September Snow Risk on I-70 vs I-80 for Seattle to Denver

    I am trying to plan a trip from Seattle to Denver. I'd be leaving around September 10 and returning around September 25. It looks like I-80 is a faster choice than I-70, and also I-70 has that Eisenhower tunnel pass that's at 11k feet and has that terrible descent to the west, so I am planning...
  6. JM

    Is Angel Fire RV Resort Worth It for a Late Spring Stay?

    Considering going to Angel Fire RV resort for 4 or 5 days around the end of April. I guess the big question is, Is it worth it, or should I consider another RV resort somewhere in northern New Mexico. Any help on your past experiences would be highly appreciated.
  7. jymbee

    Gas Prices Across the Map: What RVers Are Paying Right Now

    Brilliant strategist that I am, I decided that we didn't need to gas up as we almost always do before pulling into this park two weeks ago. Now, what with gas prices apparently soaring, filling up our 80 gallon gas tank will take a much bigger bite! Fortunately on the last legs of our travels...
  8. DJ252

    How Early Can You De-Winterize Your RV Safely?

    Using your areas avg. last frost date is probably safe. Enter your zipcode and find your avg. last frost date. https://www.almanac.com/gardening/frostdates
  9. EL

    National Park and Campground Access During Government Shutdowns

    Getting ready to leave for a 2 month trip out west and was wondering if anyone has been impacted by park closures or campground shutdowns?
  10. escape pod 47

    Is It Safe to RV Without Reservations? Real-World Experiences and Tips

    Does anyone here travel without reservations? Just go till your getting ready to stop and just hope for the best? I would like the additional flexibility but cannot bring myself to work without that net.
  11. ajg617

    TripWizard Fuel Cost Estimates Skewed by Waypoints and Stop Types

    Anyone else seeing this? I've checked my profile and all is correct. I've not used the calculated cost feature of RVTW in the past but will do so this time. What I've seen is that for all fuel stops except the first, the calculated cost does not aggregate the total mileage if there are way...
  12. Jerry Davis

    Best Scenic Route for 5th Wheel: St. Mary, MT to West Yellowstone in September

    Would like info/suggestions for travel from St. Marys, MT to west Yellowstone. Thinking of using route us.287. Looking for scenic route, will be pulling 303 5th wheel. Looking to get reservations at Yellowstone edge RV park or Red rock RV Park. Staying in 3rd week of 2026.... Thanks for input
  13. Lance Glogowsky

    Switching to Hydraulic Disc Brakes for MorRyde IS: Ram 3500 Compatibility & Trip Planning

    We decided to take the big leep and make a cross country trip next month to MorRyde to have them install independent suspension on my trailer. My trip will also include some church sites as well as Niagara Falls, which we are excited about. (I'll take any suggestions on seeing Niagara Falls)...
  14. Tr_mpeter

    Best Trip Planning Apps for RVers: RV Trip Wizard, The Dyrt, Roadtrippers Compared

    Hi There, maybe this topic has been discussed, maybe not. Hopefully this is the right place for question? I see a lot of people here are RV Pro Members, we will be retiring in the next year and will be looking to expand out from our normal 1000-2000 mile trips. Coming in and out of the Northeast...
  15. Crossfire8207

    Best Routes and Grade Concerns: West Yellowstone to Glacier National Park

    Hello fr3 traveler's experienced driver's My fiancee and I are planning a trip to glacier national park the 16th of June from west Yellowstone. I wanted to ask if any unknown percent grades going up junction 287 and the I90 looking to continue up to Columbia Falls near the west entrance? Any...
  16. IC

    Is RV Life Hard to Maintain, Lonely, or Best Planned? Newbie Questions Answered

    I have not even bough my motor home yet but do have questions about RVing for the first time. Like are the hard to maintain? Is it really lonely on the road? Is it best to always have a destination or just wing it?
  17. MO

    Have You Ever Arrived at a Campsite and Decided to Leave Immediately?

    So a few weeks ago wife booked a campsite in a campground. Well we arrived today attendant wasn’t in office tried to call contact number on door but proceeded to our site. Wife starts complaining about what it looks like I’m thinking not that bad. Get to site she determines it won’t fit “ I’m...
  18. NI

    How Mountain Routes Affect RV Travel Time: Is 50 MPH Still Realistic?

    PREVIOUSLY I'VE SEEN WHERE TRAVELERS RECOMMENDED PLANNING AROUD 50 MILES PER HOUR OF TRAVEL DUE TO GAS STOPS AND OTHER FACTORS. I'M WONDERING HOW DOES MOUNTAIN TRAVEL AFFECT IT. HOPEFULLY DOING BIG 5 FROM VA IN SEPTEMBER

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