2017 Rally Route / Convoy thread (east coasters)

laserjock · Jun 6, 2017

subway said:
Even if I get my transmission in with no problem to running fast enough I still might bow out. I remember the WV mountains being a little brutal towing. It might be easier for us to ride 76 across PA then drop down around Cincinnati. The wifey is also talking of leaving Friday even and trying to sight see a little on the way down over a couple days.

The worst of it is the stretch of 68 going through MD. Specifically coming up out of Cumberland Md. you literally are climbing from the Potomac river to the eastern continental divide in one-ish big pull. Last one is cheat mountain dropping into Morgantown. It is literally down hill from there. It's up and down a lot but nothing brutal. Coming back there are a couple good ones coming up out of charleston wv but toward clarksburg. But there are breaks in between.

I don't know. Maybe I'm not bothered by it because I grew up in it.

hesutton · Jun 6, 2017

subway said:
Even if I get my transmission in with no problem to running fast enough I still might bow out. I remember the WV mountains being a little brutal towing. It might be easier for us to ride 76 across PA then drop down around Cincinnati. The wifey is also talking of leaving Friday even and trying to sight see a little on the way down over a couple days.

laserjock said:
The worst of it is the stretch of 68 going through MD. Specifically coming up out of Cumberland Md. you literally are climbing from the Potomac river to the eastern continental divide in one-ish big pull. Last one is cheat mountain dropping into Morgantown. It is literally down hill from there. It's up and down a lot but nothing brutal. Coming back there are a couple good ones coming up out of charleston wv but toward clarksburg. But there are breaks in between.

I don't know. Maybe I'm not bothered by it because I grew up in it.

Having traveled to rallies in PA from KY on both the above routes..... I would not run through WV/MD again. From PA, I'd run east to 70 in OH then down from Columbus to Cincinnati. Having hauled my camper through that route, it was much more manageable with an IDI under the hood. Gotta remember it is a completely different ball game when you have a big load on the rig going through the mountains.

Not trying to tell you guys what to do or pretend to be an expert.... but been there and just giving my experience.

Heath

no mufflers · Jun 6, 2017

I have zero experience going through this area so whatever yall think is best ill follow.

hesutton · Jun 6, 2017

Traveling empty... I'd have zero problem going through the WV/MD route..... However, if I were hauling a camper.... not again. LOL

Heath

tjsea · Jun 6, 2017

I'm still in. Just gotta finish my truck so I don't have to ride with Chris, haha!

laserjock · Jun 8, 2017

The camper we have decided on is 4800 dry. I went light because given where all my family is the chances of me NOT having to drag it through the mountains are fairly low. Dragging a big 5er I could see as challenging. If all goes to plan I'll be dragging one of these.

http://www.keystonervcenter.com/2017-jayco-jay-flight-slx-264bhw-new-travel-trailer-pa-i2094840

no mufflers · Jun 8, 2017

that's nice. that would be about what I am kind of looking for. you should have little troubles towing that.

laserjock · Jun 8, 2017

We will know soon enough.

LOL

I looked and looked for a good used piece and it was either new money or needed work or was about to need work. As much as I don't want to spend the money, I also don't want another project right now. It's a palace compared to what I grew up camping in.

Like I said, I'm sacrificing a little to get lighter but if it's a beast to tow, it's just another reason to not use it. I want reasons to use it.

snicklas · Jun 8, 2017

With all the work you have done, your truck should pull that fine. I pulled a similar size and weight with a 360 V-8 Durango, which as expected killed the transmission. I then switched to he Excursion and it was a pleasure to pull. You should really like that camper.

Agnem · Jun 9, 2017

I would definitely go the PA route. We take the turnpike to the New Stanton exit and then 70 west to Columbus. 68/79 is beautiful but very torturous indeed.

F350camper · Jun 27, 2017

Bringing this back to the top since we are getting close. If anyone wants to bow in, bow out, or propose changes now is your chance. We are about two and a half weeks away.

I'm still in assuming no major truck issues come up. I am taking it to Norwalk, OH for the roadkill zip tie drags on Friday. Its 400 miles for me each direction. Figure that will be a good run to shake out any PRTJs.

no mufflers · Jun 27, 2017

Oh man, I wish I could go to see the roadkill guys. Far as I know Tyler from CT is still in. Unless my truck blow's up I'm going.

Rob, should we do another route plan on Google maps? You made a good plan before but some spots were still up in the air.

F350camper · Jun 27, 2017

no mufflers said:
should we do another route plan on Google maps

Yeah, I can put another one together if you want. It seems like there were some discrepancies up by you in the one I had before. My latest one is in this post https://www.oilburners.net/posts/944320/
Give it a look and if its wrong pm me some intersections or addresses up by you and ill update it. Looks like I'll at least be pulling the retail circle stop out.

no mufflers · Jun 27, 2017

I'll look it over on the computer at my shop tomorrow, it's just easier to see.

I know there are a few different ways for me to get to PA, but from there isn't there just one good way to go?

tjsea · Jun 28, 2017

Hey I'm in however you guys want to go! I think someone said something about going out the pa turnpike if someone is towing. I know Chris and I will both be unloaded so we can go however you guys want.

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