Sully2
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dbbls wrote:I avoid all the interstates I can. I don't like the continuous string of traffic going around me. As long as the road is paved I'll drive on it.
There is an easy way to prevent that! Its called your RIGHT FOOT!....
At least IF...IF you are poking along..someone is still able to pass you on the interstate highway. Many "state roads"...NOPE! They just have to WAIT behind you!!
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Spur Of The Moment
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We prefer non-interstate roads for the slower pace and scenery. Only exception is in New England. We ran into narrow tight roads in some towns and a lot of low clearances. We tend to stick to interstates when there or do a check on the forums to find out if the roads are RV friendly.
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JohnInAz
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Have any of you run into any issues getting diesel fuel on these routes, finding stations large enough to accomodate your rig?
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Mandolin Guy
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It depends on the purpose of the trip. If I'm going to visit the grandkids, I take the most direct route which happens to be 900 miles, 99% of which is limited access.
If I'm making an attempt to regain my sanity, I'll take almost any road that will accomodate the MH because I want to see the sights and meet the people because I want to enjoy the journey.
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rvten
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Interstate route. Better gas mileage with a constant speed.
State and local roads. Stop and go, speed up and down cuts mileage.
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Spur Of The Moment
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JohnInAz wrote:Have any of you run into any issues getting diesel fuel on these routes, finding stations large enough to accomodate your rig?
No. We can go over 900 miles on a tank if we want to run it dry. Somewhere along the way there has always be a station where we can get fuel.
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wny_pat
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The most direct, smoothest route to get me where I'm going. The only problem is that when going south, Pennsylvania is always in the way. And I have yet to find a direct, smooth route thru Pennsylvania.
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D.R.Bain
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dbbls wrote:I avoid all the interstates I can. I don't like the continuous string of traffic going around me. As long as the road is paved I'll drive on it.
That doesn't bother me, as long as I am in the right lane. What I have a problem with are those that are getting on and stay right along side of me expecting me to merge left when I am blocked by the traffic going around me, when all they have to do is speed up and get ahead of me.
Statistically there are more accidents on the 2 and 4 lane county and state roads. Sometimes county and state roads are the most direct way for me to travel. As an example, here in Michigan there is M-57, I live close to the east end of it and sometimes it is the best way to travel to the west side of the state.
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gmanatl
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We prefer being off the interstates so we can see more. We have a 36' DP and with the toad you have to be careful were you pull in to refuel.
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sgt77
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Great replies and good information to know.
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