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12-23-2015, 06:00 PM
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realityrv
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Kalispell
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 14
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Winter route from MT to Florida
Would appreciate any help on our winter travel from Kalispell MT (Northwest area) to South Miami (Coral Gables), Spouse and 2 dogs. Can't leave till January 5th. I know the weather plays in to this scenario, but what would be the best route(s) to take? Have to have specialized surgery and need to arrive by January 24th. Will be down down there several months, so coming back will be easier weather wise. trailer is all winterized.
Thank you.
Tom
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12-23-2015, 06:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Tough time of year for this route, and tough to call this far in advance, but my inclination would be to get south as quickly as possible to Salt Lake City, then either Phoenix (I-10 east) or Albuquerque (I-40 east) if the weather lets you work your way east as you leave SLC. I would pass on taking I-70 to Denver.
As the weather systems move in from the Pacific, staying west of the Rockies should help minimize travel in blizzard conditions, but the weather will govern all decisions obviously.
No chance of flying down and renting housing? Your time window is do-able if the weather cooperates, but may be tough if not. Hope you have some exit strategies if delays arise. Good luck!
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12-23-2015, 06:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,024
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You have a weather challenge there. I would find the most direct route south to I-20 & head east from their. Getting into a non freezing temperature should be the priority.
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Venice, FL
2016 FC 25RTB
TAC FL-47
2018 Nissan Titan XD Cummins Diesel
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12-23-2015, 09:57 PM
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realityrv
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Kalispell
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 14
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That is very helpful.
Thank you.
Tom E.
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12-23-2015, 09:58 PM
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realityrv
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Kalispell
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 14
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Joe,
Thank you.
Tom E.
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12-24-2015, 10:54 AM
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WyoGal
2015 25' FB International
Laramie
, Wyoming
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 32
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Go as straight south as you can...
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12-24-2015, 11:16 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Palm Springs
, California
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 37
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A plane...
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12-24-2015, 12:03 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2010 20' Flying Cloud
Hailey
, Idaho
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 414
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I want to back up what OTRA15 told you...do NOT take I-70 into Denver and further east. The long climb outside Vail will make you regret taking that route, as will traffic in Denver. Like the others said, head south on I-15 through SLC, then east on I-20 or I-10. Also...as one who usually makes it hard on himself (and pulls Daisy twice a year to Florida from Idaho), given your firm time constraints, why are you not just flying down there, get the procedure over with, andd then take your time. in any case, safe travels. jon
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12-24-2015, 12:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 20
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Kooskia
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,591
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I would fully agree with boomerang on the route. Get you South, ASAP.
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12-24-2015, 02:05 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 31' Classic
billings
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,577
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Take 90 across SD, then over to Omaha, then south and east, good running all the way...
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12-24-2015, 02:14 PM
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realityrv
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Kalispell
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 14
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Flying would of been our first choice, but I have to have specialized rehabilitation for a couple months after surgery. Plus the expense of staying either in a VRBO or motel for that long is very expensive. Just finding campgrounds to stay at was difficult. (snowbird season) Lucky I booked those early.
Thank you for your response.
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12-24-2015, 02:27 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2000 30' Excella
Sarasota
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 212
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I 40 in Oklahoma is very rough, in Arkansas nice road. I 65 through Birmingham is much better than I 75 through atlanta. US 27 in Ga is nice divided highway, US 19 in Fla is same. take Fla turn pike at Ocala to avoid tampa. Enjoy the ride
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12-24-2015, 04:15 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Quote:
Originally Posted by realityrv
Flying would of been our first choice, but I have to have specialized rehabilitation for a couple months after surgery. Plus the expense of staying either in a VRBO or motel for that long is very expensive. Just finding campgrounds to stay at was difficult. (snowbird season) Lucky I booked those early.
Thank you for your response.
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Bests wishes for a successful procedure and rehab, Tom. I have been through a lot in the last year health-wise, so I can appreciate, and respect, the approach you are taking.
Monitoring the weather carefully will be crucial. If you want to set up a new thread here, I would be happy to track things as you get close to leaving, as would others I imagine. [or just keep this one going would be fine IMO]
Here is a live shot of the weather radar for Utah, for instance:
Utah Doppler Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com
You can zoom out or in, and navigate to other states to watch the actual weather and precipitation, as they take place in real-time. There are lots of other online resources available, and helping friends and family plan out trips like this is something I enjoy doing, and which can be very helpful, I have been told. I imagine many other posters here have similar or better meteorogical experience.
As a general overview, check this monthly forecast for Salt Lake City for January.
Salt Lake City January Weather 2016 - AccuWeather Forecast for UT 84111
The projected high and low daily temps. are fairly accurate I have found, and the line graphs at the bottom (will not show in some browsers/devices) do a pretty fair job of tracking how the actual highs/lows compare to the historical norms. On the east coast, our weather has been way warmer than average, and the line charts for here started predicting this trend months ago.
Your can see a monthly overview for any city in the US along your route via the menus etc. at the top of the page.
May your holidays be joyous and your new year happy, and may fair winds follow you to Florida!
Please let us know how we can help.
Peace on Earth . . .
Cheers,
Peter
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12-24-2015, 07:02 PM
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SipStreamer
2010 20' Flying Cloud
Lakeside
, Montana
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 124
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OTRA15
Tough time of year for this route, and tough to call this far in advance, but my inclination would be to get south as quickly as possible to Salt Lake City, then either Phoenix (I-10 east) or Albuquerque (I-40 east)...
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Concur. We live in Kila and traveled from here to St. Augustine last February. Suggestion: Carry chains for the TV [B]and[B] the camper. Chaining the camper will come in handy if you are forced to come down a snowy/icy pass.
Hope you have successful surgery.
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12-25-2015, 12:06 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
The Berkshires
, MA
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 12
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Wow! Chains on th AS? I would love to hear more about that StreamDog. I have only heard no's about it. Thanks! We are heading to LA in January. First to Michigan then as far down as poss and across. Should be lively! Best of luck Reslityrv. Will follow your posts! Safe travels
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12-26-2015, 01:08 AM
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realityrv
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Kalispell
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 14
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Florida bound in January. A huge thanks....
I just want to thank all of the fellow
airstreamers whom have given me great advice. (As usual)
Tom from Montana
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12-26-2015, 07:22 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 223
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I had to chuckle when I read the "head south to SLC" advice. My brother just moved there and sent us a photo of him shoveling the walkway...
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12-26-2015, 07:25 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
1963 26' Overlander
1989 34' Excella
Johnsburg
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,944
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If the weather holds in the plains, I would take the Expressway going east of the Rockies and then 24 to Nashville, then Birmingham south to I 10 and then east to 75, south to the Florida Expressway at Ocala. It is pretty straight from there to Miami.
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12-26-2015, 09:34 AM
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Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
Davidson County
, NC Highlands County, FL
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,493
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Make a reservation before you leave, to be sure you have a place to park. Most Florida campgrounds and RV parks are usually pretty full in mid winter. Sometimes it can be very difficult to find a place.
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2014 Silverado LTZ 1500 Crew Cab 5.3L maximum trailering package
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12-26-2015, 11:27 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Quote:
Originally Posted by A W Warn
Make a reservation before you leave, to be sure you have a place to park. Most Florida campgrounds and RV parks are usually pretty full in mid winter. Sometimes it can be very difficult to find a place.
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In Post No. 11 he indicates that reservations have been made.
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