Colorado, Wyoming road trip advise.

[Starstream]

Here's some other advice that might save some money. Look into the America the Beautiful passes. Here's the site for more info. http://store.usgs.gov/pass/index.html

If your father-in-law has handicap tags, make sure you bring them.( My husband is a disabled veteran & we have the license plates.) His permit tag will allow you to camp in the handicap sites. They're often closest to the bathrooms and usually some of the longer sites. You'll appreciate that with your 34'.

The ABP for seniors and permanently disabled can get a lifetime pass for free. Check the limit of guests his pass would give discounts to at all Fed. Gov. recreation. Some places you might get to visit free or stay for half price, like the USAMC campgrounds. Your kids might be young enough to get in for free or for a smaller fee.

[Tn Traveler]

Originally Posted by explore more

We are in Pinedale right now. The Wind River range got snow last night.

I love the area from Hoback to Pinedale. The Green River is actually a beautiful green color up there. It picks up the color from the soap stone. Prong horn antelope, big horn sheep, and elk are in abundance. Truly the high plains, and did I mention how cold the wind is there?

[Starstream]

When I mentioned I-80, I should have mentioned Sydney, NE. If your family loves sporting goods, you will find Cabela's flagship store there. Tiny Sydney is their corporate headquarters. It's pretty much right off the interstate, so it's easy to find. They also have their own RV park. Good Sam will get a discount there.

[racer57]

Is Good Sam worth getting for a trip like this?

[racer57]

Thanks for the advise, working on the rig is no problem. I am a mechanic for a living.

[3wd67rg]

Originally Posted by racer57

Is Good Sam worth getting for a trip like this?

Good Sam Club has discounts in a lot of places on the road and in stores we use. We plan to update ours.

[Starstream]

Good Sam gives you discounts at Camping World, Flying J and Pilot. If you get the great big RV camping book, it will identify all the private RV parks who give Good Sam discounts. (As well as show all places an RV can stay by state and community.) They also sell road side assistance, insurance and other products which can assist with emergencies.

The private RV parks generally cost a bit more, but on a long trip there can be advantages to staying at one or two. With your longer trailer, a private park might have a space long enough vs. older state or national parks who were developed many years ago. There is usually a laundromat. Sometimes they have convenience stores, restaurants and propane.