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You can go North an I35 out of San Antonio to San Marcus and pick up Texas 21 to US 77 North just north of Giddings, then take 77 to US 79 North at Rockdale, then 79 to I20 just outside Shreveport La. These are all good roads. Lots of 4 lane and good 2 lane with wide shoulder all the way. This will take you through central and northeast Texas, lots to do and see so don't be afraid to take side trips when you see something that interests you.
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You can go North an I35 out of San Antonio to San Marcus and pick up Texas 21 to US 77 North just north of Giddings, then take 77 to US 79 North at Rockdale, then 79 to I20 just outside Shreveport La. These are all good roads. Lots of 4 lane and good 2 lane with wide shoulder all the way. This will take you through central and northeast Texas, lots to do and see so don't be afraid to take side trips when you see something that interests you.
Larry
Thank you Larry, That is something of what I was looking for. We are taking our time and want to see some of Texas while avoiding the bigger cities (been there, done that). If you have ideas of major stops along the way please let me know.
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From San Antonio we would recommend I-10 east to 77 north to 79 NE into Tyler and on to I-20 although any of the "red" highways on the map are suitable for a 40' motorhome. Been there. Done that Don't be afraid to venture off the interstates - that's where you'll see the best scenery!! As soon as entering Texas from ElPaso we would find a way to travel off the interstates but that's just our way of traveling. Have a good trip.
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I don't think I saw any bad secondary roads in Texas....we toured most of Texas last year without taking any interstates....good roads, friendly people and tons of beautiful scenery..even around Austin. We are at 65' towing and had no problem with any of the roads. Only word of caution, Texans think not crossing the double yellow line to pass is only a suggestion....we also got passed on the right on a two lane road, but they waved as they went on by....Spend some time in Galveston and South Padre Island. There's (was) an interesting museum in downtown Galveston. Have a burger or fish n chips along the boardwalk....Dennis
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I would suggest that when you get to Van Horn, TX, you take Hiway 90 to San Antonio.
There are good rv parks in Ft. Davis State Park(near McDonald Observatory), Sanderson, Texas(stop by Judge Roy Bean's Beer Joint south of Sanderson), an old Calvary Army Post in Brackettville that has an RV park. Then just a short drive into San Antonio.
Much better than I-10 in my opinion.
I have stayed at all parks at one time or another and would recommend any of them.
Look on a map, almost any secondary road in Texas will be 4 lane. Almost all major secondary and most small secondary roads are 70 mph roadways, that should tell you the kind of roads they are. When traveling in Texas with my 5er I travel mostly on secondary roads. You get to see more of Texas and the towns you stop in are more interesting the some of the cities. Ok except San Antonio, I love S.A.,,,,don't worry about missing Austin or Little LA, not much there anymore except traffic. Just another city now trying to be like Calif. Houston is all hustle and bustle, and Dallas is now snobby. But Fort Worth just 30 miles away is still big city Texas lots of good places to eat. But if you really want to see Texas as it was, stay on the secondary roads.
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Don't be afraid to venture off the interstates - that's where you'll see the best scenery!! As soon as entering Texas from ElPaso we would find a way to travel off the interstates but that's just our way of traveling. Have a good trip.
..we also got passed on the right on a two lane road, but they waved as they went on by....Spend some time in Galveston and South Padre Island. There's (was) an interesting museum in downtown Galveston. Have a burger or fish n chips along the boardwalk....Dennis
