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06-06-2005, 03:33 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2002 31' Classic
Ozark
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Oklahoma to Missouri or bust, maybe Arkansas?
How fast do you tow on 69? I pull the 34' to Springfield about once a year, although 69 is not good, I have'nt had interior problems that were noted but I tow about 45-55 along the stretch from McAlester to Big Cabin.
This year we are considering 75 from Dallas, 69 to Vinita, 60 to Neosho, 71 to Joplin@ I-44 to Springfield. Since we are planning a overnight stay, this may offer a different view. Hope so! Anyone familier with this routing from Vinita to Joplin?
What about from Dallas, US 75 to US 69 at Dennison, to US 70 at Durant, to US271 to Fort Smith?
Thanks and regards,
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06-06-2005, 09:26 PM
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Contributing Member
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Austin (Hays County)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnbaker
How fast do you tow on 69? I pull the 34' to Springfield about once a year, although 69 is not good, I have'nt had interior problems that were noted but I tow about 45-55 along the stretch from McAlester to Big Cabin.
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I tow at 55 to 60. I tried several speeds to try to minimize the pitching, but I couldn't find a comfortable speed.
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06-07-2005, 09:09 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnbaker
This year we are considering 75 from Dallas, 69 to Vinita, 60 to Neosho, 71 to Joplin@ I-44 to Springfield. Since we are planning a overnight stay, this may offer a different view. Hope so! Anyone familier with this routing from Vinita to Joplin?
What about from Dallas, US 75 to US 69 at Dennison, to US 70 at Durant, to US271 to Fort Smith?
Thanks and regards,
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US 60 from Vinita to Neosho offers nothing new in the way of scenery. Your second choice would be much more interesting - eastern Oklahoma is one of our nation's most unappreciated scenic spots. Or use John's suggested route above.
Mark
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06-07-2005, 10:26 AM
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2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
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Originally Posted by j54mark
I-44 through most of Missouri is worse, in my opinion. However, there too a lot of recent work has made it ever so much better.
Mark
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A lot of work going on Missouri highways this year so far due to a major reallocation of gasoline taxes. Supposedly they are going to be resurfacing lots of highways to improve the "smoothness". We have seen some of the paving projects on I44 here in St. Louis. Not the typical where the road is in need of repaving, but instead to smooth out the road. There is a project starting soon on I-55 south of STL where they are going to be using grinders to make the concrete more uniform.
BTW, I-44 is known for fast trucks. Speed limit is 70 but most of the independents seem to cruise at 80. Watch your backside!
Jack
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06-07-2005, 09:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Putnam
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jcanavera
Speed limit is 70 but most of the independents seem to cruise at 80. Watch your backside!
Jack
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Sounds like fuel is still too cheap.
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06-09-2005, 09:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2001 34' Limited S/O
Moyock
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Newsletter forms?
Does any President of WBCCI have a form for the newsletter and roster to be entered in the annual contest that they would be willing to share? I may have gotten one but I don't recall seeing it. Thanks
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06-10-2005, 05:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarheel
Does any President of WBCCI have a form for the newsletter and roster to be entered in the annual contest that they would be willing to share? I may have gotten one but I don't recall seeing it. Thanks
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I have one...I can scan it & send it to you later tonight. PM me if I forget ~
Shari
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06-14-2005, 09:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by A.E. Milliman
Mark can you tell me where the rally site is going to be in Springfield?
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I was out by the rally site this morning, and my understanding of the location was a bit off - by a couple of miles!
If coming in on I-44, take the 744 exit (exit 85? 86? The one between US 65 and the Strafford/Mo 125 exit.). Exit going south to OO. At this intersection you should see rally signs. Do not turn on OO, but continue on across the tracks going south (On Farm Road 119). Continue south about 600 yards to FR 112, and turn left (east). The rally site is on FR 112, about 3/4 mile from FR 119.
From US 65, I'd still go on up to I-44, then east to the next exit (744). But you could get off at the 744/Kearney street exit, then go east on 744 about two miles to FR 119.
Mark
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06-14-2005, 09:48 AM
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Contributing Member
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Austin (Hays County)
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Originally Posted by j54mark
The rally site is on FR 112, about 3/4 mile from FR 119.
From US 65, I'd still go on up to I-44, then east to the next exit (744). But you could get off at the 744/Kearney street exit, then go east on 744 about two miles to FR 119.
Mark
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Your description matches the map in my Blue Beret. I was planning on getting off 65 onto 744/Kearney and coming in that way unles someone tells me that those roads aren't suitable. I saw no need to get on the interstate given that the other roads are numbered roads.
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06-14-2005, 12:30 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pahaska
I was planning on getting off 65 onto 744/Kearney and coming in that way unles someone tells me that those roads aren't suitable. I saw no need to get on the interstate given that the other roads are numbered roads.
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Either way, your last mile or so is on county numbered roads - and they are fine too, just typical narrow blacktop roads.
744 is a perfectly decent road (it is old Route 66), but it can't be an extra 3/4 mile to go around by I-44 and it dumps you out RIGHT THERE where you need to go on down to the rally site. No need to make the sharp right hand turn off 744 on to FR 119.
To try and clarify something, the 744/OO/FR 119 intersection is a simple north/south east/west intersection. From the intersection going east it is OO. Going south it is FR 119. Going back west to US 65 or north to I-44 it is 744.
Mark
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06-16-2005, 05:50 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Update -
It is with great sadness I must report the closing of DaVinci's Pizza. He is preparing a new full service Italian restaurant, but in the meantime....
Mark
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06-18-2005, 12:39 PM
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Road Work on I-44
According to this morning's Springfield newspaper, resurfacing is about to begin on I-44 between the 744 exit and the Strafford exit, just east of Springfield. This is the area of the International Rally.
The plan is to close one lane at a time for resurfacing. This will slow and back up traffic considerably during much of the day. For those of you coming from the east on I-44, you can pick up the south outer road easily at the Northview exit, six miles east of the Strafford exit, and take it directly to the turn on FR 119. Coming from the west, if it is really moving slow, you can exit at US 65 then go south less than a mile to Kearney/744, then back east to FR 119. If you are arriving on US 65, it may be best to take the Kearney/744 exit rather than getting on I-44.
This may create local traffic jams for trucks trying to get onto US 65 or I-44, especially early in the morning. If so, you can easily use the paved local roads to go south to Chestnut, then back west into Springfield. There are local maps available at the rally.
Mark
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06-20-2005, 12:36 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2002 31' Classic
Ozark
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Thanks for the heads-up
Mark,
Thanks for the heads-up, we planning to arrive mid-day Tuesday, June 28 but we may try to depart Dallas on Monday and hit Springfield late morning on Tuesday.
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06-22-2005, 11:33 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
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I'm here...it's HOT and Panera Bread has free WiFi and air conditioning! Guess where I'm lunching ~
Shari
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06-22-2005, 08:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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Shari, welcome to our neck of the woods. . .and yes, rally-time is HOT this year in Missouri. We are in the 90's and climbing--with humidity as the whipped cream topping. Hope you enjoy the rally and get to see some of our great Ozarks. We had hoped to drive down to Springfield this weekend and "look around," but our son ended up in hospital this week with awful stomach virus, so we are staying close to home. Stay cool, and enjoy
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1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
1978 Argosy Minuet, 6.0~Minnie/GPZWGN
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
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07-05-2005, 06:53 PM
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2001 34' Limited S/O
Moyock
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It was hot but the 30 amps was nice. We used the eathernet connections inside the expo and found it to be quite satisfactory, wyfi would have been nice in both the hotel and the expo. The hospitality was outstanding, we really felt like they wanted us there.
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07-05-2005, 08:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 28' International
Western
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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Maybe next year's rally in Salem, OR will be cooler. We've had temps in the high 70's/low 80's (ideal for a rally) this year in the Willamette Valley. But it can be warmer.....no guarantees.
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