dahkota
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Lobstah wrote:..........
As a side note, you might want to check the weight of your trailer and the towing capacity of your Thor. Most gassers are rated between 3,500 and 5,000lbs towing. Depending on what's in your trailer, you may be close to the limit.
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As stated by Jim above, this is really important to know especially if you are new to the Class A world. My HR Admiral is only rated to tow 5,000-lbs.
What would you be towing on the trailer?
... Eric
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Clay L
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The Taconic Parkway doesn't allow RVs. That's farther west that you will probably go before you turn south though.
Clay (WA5NMR), Lee (Wife), Katie (cat).
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ROYBUCK
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When I go from NC to Maine I go the way Jim Cindy said. Roy
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You can take 87 to 387 in NJ, then 287 south 202/206 take the second exit not the first, you want the one south of Route 78, stay on 202 to FLemington, then take 202/31 to the split and follow 31 to Route 95. So far you are TOLL FREE. on 95 cross into PA, follow south to Delaware. In DE you have choices. You can take 301 to 50 and cross the Chesapeake at Annapolis and then either get back on 95 or stay on 301 as the earlier post recommends, OR you can in DR head over to 13 and go south to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel (An engineering Marvel) and head over to 95 and south.
The toll on the bridge is not low, but it is something to see.
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Without telling you the route numbers I would suggest the Western route avoideing NYC, NJ, MD, DC, etc. Those tolls will make a grown man cry not to mention all the traffic you will miss going that way.....I think the last time I brought the trailer and DP over the 301 bridge into VA it was $24.00.....And I hate tolls.
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Hi, I just made the drive from Florida to Boston with a new to me Class A no toad. The drive was great, uneventful from Fl to southern Virginia, then the mess came. First Washington traffic was horrible, then the Baltimore mess, I tried to to go around Baltimore but actually ended up in Downtown Baltimore looking for Diesel at 10PM on a Friday night. Then there was a tunnel that I wasn't supposed be but went anyway. Then came the Jersey Turnpike with all the construction going on and then the GWB. Never again, I'll go by way of California to avoid that mess. I just got in this morning after leaving Florida on Thursday night. I didn't drive all night as I was alone. Good luck, it was an adventure!!
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accsys wrote:You can't take the MH through the tunnel on I-95 (Fort McHenry Tunnel) or I-895 (Harbor Tunnel) in Baltimore due to propane restrictions. You also exceed the width restrictions (eight feet) for the Harbor Tunnel). Take I-695 around instead.
I enjoyed looking over your blog and the trips you have been on. We are considering a cross country trip in the fall with a group of 5 rigs. I read your end of trip notes of cost and am feeling better on what we had planned. I know wee're all different, but I think we will be fine after reading your blog. Thanks. We will make it to the Asheville area in late October where my cousin lives. Hope you are enjoying the area, we really liked Grandfather Mountain too.
Happy Trails Jack
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luvlabs
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If you want to use I-95 through the Baltimore/Washington area, there are few things you need to consider:
1. All Baltimore tunnels are closed to any vehicle carrying propane. You will need to take I-695 around the city. You can go either way although the west side of I-695 around Baltimore is 3-6 lanes wide.
2. We have plenty of traffic almost 24 hours a day. However, things are pretty good between 10 am and 2 pm. Plan accordingly.
3. We have major road construction on I-495 in Northern VA at this time. Follow I-95 south which will take you on I-495 around the east side of Washington, DC and reconnect to I-95 after you cross the Potomac River.
4. I-95 is a major truck route (as is I-81 if you want to swing out around the whole area).
5. Richmond has a bypass around the city but going straight through on I-95 is not too bad. I'd plan to do that unless it's rush hour.
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Stackhouse Jr
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I use the route Bill suggested. Nice relaxing ride to Carmel Church, VA where I pickup I-95.
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