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04-01-2016, 07:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Port St. Lucie
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A little survey on travel?
How many miles and hours do you travel a day on longer 1000 + mile trips? I'm trying to plan a trip and want it to be relaxing. Thanks
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04-01-2016, 07:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Oswego il
Posts: 2,430
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Around 350 to 400 miles max. I try to stay around the 350 mile mark but sometimes campgrounds are further away. This leaves plenty of time for set up and relaxing after driving all day. I do not un-hock the 5er from the truck if we are leaving the next day I also will use pull through sites.
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2016 34RL CC; 2008 Ram Mega Cab 2500HD, 6.7L, 68RFE 6 speed, 4X4, Smarty S67, TDR 145K+miles
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04-01-2016, 07:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Marion, IL
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Trip to florida was 1100 miles and we did it in 2 days. It was exhausting. Going to break it up into 3 days next time and 2 nights.
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04-01-2016, 07:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 627
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When we are not in a real hurry we have done as little as 200 miles. 500 starts to get a little long but the DW can drive too so that breaks it up and makes it easier. That said, I have been known to drive quite a bit longer when alone. Now that the DW is closing in on retirement, time constraints will be a thing of the past. That is with the exception of having to be back home monthly so get meds refilled.
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04-01-2016, 07:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: eastern NC
Posts: 1,783
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Filthy Beast
That is with the exception of having to be back home monthly so get meds refilled.
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solved our med problem when traveling by switching to WalMart Pharmacy, they are every where, you go to any one and they call up your account on their computer system and fill your prescriptions anywhere you are,.....same thing when needing cash, you don't need a bank, with a debit card can get up to $100 right at the WM checkout,......both of these, makes out of town traveling a little more comfortable...........happy trailering............
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04-01-2016, 07:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Western, NY
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We have gone 8-10 hours before with the Hybrid TT. The 5'er hasn't been on a trip yet but in a little over a month will be taking a 11hr trip to Knoxville with it. That will be a 1 day drive. When we head out west later this year we will not be in any hurry so I am sure we will shorten the hours on the road. On a side note... I did drive straight back from FL to NY a few years back(Long story there)...not towing...DW did not drive once and just gave me direction when she wasn't sleeping... ...and I can say I do not think I would try that again...
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04-01-2016, 08:44 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Grayson County, Texas
Posts: 21,587
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See if you can find any helpful info. in this existing thread:
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...day-64875.html
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04-01-2016, 11:20 AM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
Posts: 15,649
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A Lot depends on the terrain.....on cross county trips, once out of the Rockies, 500 a day is easy
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04-01-2016, 11:22 AM
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2003 Georgetown 325
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Ocala, FL
Posts: 108
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I drive alone now and have to learn to take my time. Most of my children etc. live out west in AZ and UT. It's a long haul and I have been known to drive from 0700 to 2300/day. I am not doing that any more. No need and doing it alone sucks!!
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04-01-2016, 11:41 AM
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Professional Texan
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 366
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Before retirement I would drive 500+ miles a day. After retirement 350 is my max. It took a few months of retirement to convince myself to do a better job of planning my trips and not to exceed my 350 mile limit.
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD2500 Z71
2013 Prime Time Tracer Executive 2640 RLS
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04-01-2016, 11:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Rio Hondo, TX
Posts: 608
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We go until we get tired. I can drive and take over when my husband get tired or just needs a break. Plus it is nice that he gets to enjoy the scenery. I scheduled 2 days to get back from Big Bend even though we could of done it in one day. One long day. I think he really liked that. We were able to pull over at picnic area and stay the night for free. In Texas you can use the picnic areas for overnight parking. I can never understand the thought process at some rest stops that state no overnight parking. I know it is to keep people from camping out there for an extended period of time, but would they really rather have a tired driver on the road?
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2015 23 BD Gray Wolf
2008 Dodge Ram 2500 TX Edition 2015 - 7 nights, 2 trips, 2016 - 2 trip, 24 nights, 2017 1 trip, 3 nights 2018 1 trip, 93 nights
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04-01-2016, 11:48 AM
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7 Year Class A RV'er
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Winter Park, FL
Posts: 1,068
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We try to stick with the 350-400 mile limits others mentioned. Take our time, stay safe and get set up before dark. Have done a couple of 700 mile days and they were real killers!
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2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Toad
Gigi, Poppy and Sadie Lady...On the road, but not full time!
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04-01-2016, 12:03 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Pigeon Lake ,Alberta , Canada
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We travel 3-4 hrs every 4 - 7 days. Started July 1st. 2014
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04-01-2016, 12:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Whiting, NJ
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We've been to Tampa area twice. Did a 550+ mile day on the way home last year, home being Whiting, NJ. Not fun, never again! Now it's 300-350, maybe less. That and we like to 'lay over' a day in St. Augustine, Fl and Snow Hill, Md.
Life is good.
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04-01-2016, 12:42 PM
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Just A Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Flushing, Michigan
Posts: 292
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When we went out west to the Rockies from Michigan I drove 12-13 hour days. Was in Loveland Colorado on the 2nd night, camp setup drinking a beverage watching the sunset. It was long days but I enjoy driving. I put 5000 miles on that trip in 14 days and was only moving camp and towing 6 of those days. I can easily drive 8 hour days. I mostly go by hours driven and not miles.
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2015 Coachmen Freedom Express
Liberty Edition 297RLDS
2013 Silverado 1500 4x4 6.2L Max Tow
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04-01-2016, 12:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: NJ
Posts: 606
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We aim for 300 miles, sometimes less, sometimes more. This allows time to find the campground (some are hidden on back roads), get set up, and relax a bit.
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04-01-2016, 01:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 260
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If it is 4 lane 90% of trip 500 miles max. Less than that, split into 2 days.
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04-01-2016, 02:36 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Concordia Gardens
Posts: 39
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I guess by now, you see the prime number is 350 and I add my experiences alone with my fellow travelers.
When we go to Disney World (Orlando, FL) approx. 1,200 miles, 3 nights and 3 1/2 days traveling. I useta-could drive 500 mile days but not anymore, too tiring. So I agree, 300 to 350. Need to be set up by happy hour.
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04-01-2016, 02:59 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Brentwood, CA
Posts: 87
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I read a good rule of thumb. Stop at "300 miles or 3PM" whichever comes first. That way you can find a campsite and set up in day light, prepare dinner and get to bed early for the next day's adventure. Since retiring and slowing down to tow we sometimes only go only 250 miles in a day. Remember, it's the journey not the destination that one should strive to enjoy.
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04-01-2016, 03:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 156
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I drove truck 43yrs. Retired 2yrs. I no longer rush. Plan on 50mph. Av. At most for 5 to 6hrs. Leave after rush hr. 9am. In park before evening rush hr. At3:30 pm.
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