turkeydriver said:
Appreciate all the input. I would love to take the truck out, fly back, and then spend a couple of weeks driving the RV out there but a few "buying a house things" will necessitate getting there pretty quickly. Connie is a big photography fan so I am sure there will be many trips around the western US and maybe British Columbia where we can take our time. Seems to be a myriad of places to see out there.
One of our big concerns on the drive ( or drives ) out there is avoiding hilly terrain as much as possible. The Winnie is a pig in the mountains. And maybe a bigger concern is trying to pick a route where the winds may not be quite as bad. Winnie really handles much better than the Holiday Rambler Vacationer I used to have (lower center of gravity with basement air?) but the wind can really tire you out. I like to drive and can drive fairly long distances but the wind really kicks my butt. Any advice on a calmer route?
Maybe some of you old truckers have an opinion on that?
First off is "This Summer" is pretty open to give you advice on weather and best routes. Care to narrow it down to the week of the year?
a few "buying a house things" will necessitate getting there pretty quickly.
OK I'm going to suggest some things and you can take them or leave them. Sorry if I'm way off base.....
I'm not sure what 'buying a house things" means. But IF you both have to be somewhere to sign papers etc. then is there anyway
you both can fly out do your business and then fly back and then drive to AZ and take as much time as you want?
Is the Grandson still an option? Thing is, if he works, he probably can't take 10 days to get there and you don't want to be
rushed because he has to get back to work.
As far as winds they are usually much lighter and there is usually much less traffic at night time. But I know some people don't
like to drive at night. You have to use your best judgement and if the winds are strong - next exit pull off, wait it out or lookup
the closest CG, Walmart or Rest Stop and wait there. Usually winds die down an hour or two before Sunset so if you won't drive at night
you could still carry on for a few hours with less wind, usually.
As far as tire you out - many people (if they plan the time) only travel 200-300 miles a day. If you did that, it should be a piece of cake
if you are use to long distance drives. Besides your wife might not like longer drives if she is not use to driving a truck.
Not sure what else to tell you other then Usually I10 is south enough to have the least amount of mountains but that would
certainly be more miles from WV then going a much straighter route.