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Old 04-04-2014, 10:50 AM   #21
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To each his own I guess, but I hope the driver realizes that if (when) he gets too tired he's not too stubborn to stop at a rest area.

For me personally, I can't go much more than 6 hours in a row. My lower back just can't take sitting that long.
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Old 04-04-2014, 10:57 AM   #22
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IMO, I wouldn't want to do that much windshield time in a day. If they've been out a month already, I know they are probably anxious to get home, but why risk an accident this close to the end? I'd split it up into a "reasonable" day, then a short day to finish up and arrive at home at a decent hour.

There is a reason the Feds limit OTR drivers' hours of service.
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Old 04-04-2014, 11:02 AM   #23
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I'm having enough concerns figuring out how to pull off a long haul with 3 drivers and we're all in our 30's (tail end mind you). With a class A it might not be so bad as the switch-off driver can get some real sleep compared to sleeping in a minivan, but you need to have that switch-off driver. I couldn't fathom trying to do it all myself in one shot.
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Old 04-04-2014, 11:24 AM   #24
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More info. The destination is home after being away for a month. There is no need to do the trip in one day other than they want to.

Excellent thought about deep vein thrombosis Arefbee.
Then no, not wise or necessary. That could be done in two easy days.
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Old 04-04-2014, 12:15 PM   #25
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I am surprised by the comments here. That is a lot of driving but I don't think at age 60 it is out of the question. I think it depends more on the health of the driver. I have done nearly 500 miles on a motorcycle several times and that is tough. But driving a vehicle is not nearly so. Maybe it is what you are use to though as I have driven a lot in my life and don't consider it a chore.
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Old 04-04-2014, 01:06 PM   #26
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They’re 60 years old. Man, 40 years ago, they were 20 years old. Just think how many things have changed in 4 decades. They got more distracted drivers today than they did 40 years ago; for example, you have cell phones with people texting, calling people, and answering the calls. Because they have more drivers, they probably have more drunk drivers today. Their bodies have changed; they don’t see as well. Too, their reflexes and responses are not as quick as they were 40 years ago. They probably don’t hear as well as they did at age 20. They may be on medications.

I think the risks outweigh the reward; if there is a reward. The reward will only be realized if they make it home safely. I think for themselves and for their loved ones, they should not make that drive as planned.
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Old 04-04-2014, 01:37 PM   #27
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I am 50 this year and would not do it unless it was an emergency! I do 400 a day max now, and enjoy every mile....once I hit 401 miles I am ready for the adult beverage and down time.....(also don't drive at night). My wife won't drive, so its just me. If I had another driver, maybe....
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Old 04-04-2014, 01:42 PM   #28
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As a professional bus driver the 15 hour day is right at the legal limit for us. That 15 hours is realistically only about 12 travelling after meal, fuel, and other stops to check around the vehicle, that means they would have to average some 60mph to achieve their goal - a totally unrealistic goal considering that over 50% of time is spent on State highways. I've done 22 hour drives across Europe, but only with a second driver, and a bed so that one driver sleeps while the other is at the wheel doing 4 hour stints and thats not fun.
I think it is dangerous (for any age), thoughtless of other road users, but above all else POINTLESS.
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Old 04-04-2014, 02:36 PM   #29
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When I reach the 400 to 450 mile mark I am done for. 725 in a day would be something I would not do.
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Old 04-04-2014, 02:37 PM   #30
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I am almost 60 and based on the provided information I would do it in a heart beat because I have done so when heading out, having posted this I do not suggest it unless you do it a lot.

You are on the way to a place that will be there at 8am that same morning and will feel like doing some unloading and cleanup.

I see no viable reason to push harder than needed.
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Old 04-04-2014, 02:46 PM   #31
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Possible?... certainly... Have I done it?..certainly...Would I do it again?....If I remember how I felt the last hundred miles NO WAY. I was beat for at least a day. So, if the day after arrival sucked, why not just make it a two day trip?
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As an "older" retired couple (64 & 66), we finally learned that being "retired" means we really don't HAVE to be anywhere and we have all day to get there. DW decided that her real calling is as my naviguesser, so I get all the wheel time.

We've resolved to having no more than 8 hours travel time a day. Out by nine, in by five..... No morning rush getting out and always pull into a CG well before dark cuz I hate holding a flashlight in my mouth. With fuel stops about every 3 hours or so, we typically average about 350 - 400 miles a day

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Old 04-04-2014, 04:23 PM   #33
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OakMan.... with the new information given of being in no hurry and no deadlines, most seem to agree to lean that this should be broken down into a leisure two day trip. Start a little later and end a little earlier on the first day and gauge from there on the second on about when they want to get 'home'.

Blessings and may they have a safe and uneventful trip.
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Old 04-04-2014, 04:35 PM   #34
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I think if they pulled out after breakfast 8-8:30ish and took the breaks as above and then call it a day before dinner 4-4:30ish they should get home and not be exhausted.
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Old 04-04-2014, 04:45 PM   #35
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Not pulling a trailer I do Birmingham AL, to San Antonio TX in one long day usually twice a year. I use to stop and it hurt me worse to get going the next morning. This year I will be going to Houston for Flyball so I will be taking the TT, hope I can do it in one!
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Old 04-04-2014, 04:49 PM   #36
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Not pulling a trailer I do Birmingham AL, to San Antonio TX in one long day usually twice a year. I use to stop and it hurt me worse to get going the next morning. This year I will be going to Houston for Flyball so I will be taking the TT, hope I can do it in one!
These numbers do not evaluate pulling a TT. Long trip for one day.

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Old 04-04-2014, 07:52 PM   #37
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Thanks for the input, I really appreciate everyone taking the time to post their thoughts on this matter.
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Old 04-05-2014, 02:05 PM   #38
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Old 04-06-2014, 10:13 AM   #39
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I’m not looking to start arguments, I’m just looking for opinions.

The following drive will be done by a retired couple in a Class A dieselpusher. All driving will be done by one driver (age 60).

Leaving at 9:15 in the morning and then quick stop for lunch and a stop for dinner with an extra hour or two of rest before continuing. Arriving at destination about midnight with a total driving distance of 725 miles. A little more than half that drive will be on state highways and the rest on Interstates.

What’s your opinion on this, dumb move or no big deal?

I personally think it’s a dumb move because of the fatigue factor I think would come into play while driving at night.

Perhaps I’m overly cautious on this so I would really appreciate your thoughts on this.
I think it is too long of a trip. That is 15 hours a long haul truck driver is not allowed to make a run like that. The longest I have drove one way was around 6 hours and I was spent. It is a lot different than driving a car.
You also need to think about blood flow for someone in there later years, could be a recipe for a blood clot to form and a possible stroke.

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Old 04-06-2014, 10:39 AM   #40
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For a retired couple, I think this is a poor idea but I know how it goes. After 400 miles, the destination no longer seems so far away. Wish they had left earlier so that most of this time was during daylight hours.

I assume that they ended at home. If the end point was a campground, I like this idea less.
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