Cross country trip....

[fmo24]

you guys have been out there on the road for 3 years? Whats the best advice to someone also doing this or thinking of doing this?

That’s a tough one as one size does not fit all. Each year we have focused on one area of the country. Normally summer months as we like to winter in warm weather Have found Florida is our favorite winter stay. One year we did the west coast all he way up into Vancouver BC.
as a full timer we bought a used membership in thousand trails which allows us to stay 21 days in a park and can travel park to park with no out time. We use thes parks to fill our calendar between travels so as to save money in the event we want to go to a specific park or place. when we started we would race from place to place thinking we had to be somewhere. Now life is a bit more leisurely on the road. We do rest stops and truck stops when traveling. Have stayed at an occasional Walmart when no other options exist. If when we are traveling and get tired of being on the road we will stop for a couple days to sort out and relax. I have found im done driving by dusk. We start looking for rest stops that will handle our rig. 40ft flat towing a wrangler so no backing in or out. Lol. Pull in, do dinner, watch a little tv and crash. Up in am have coffee pee the dog and hit the road.

 

[fmo24]

I should add we use a mail forwarding service out of Florida. Registered our moho and Jeep in Florida and have Drivers license there as well. All have our mail service address. We do not have a physical address so moho in’s is a bit higher for the additional liability similar to a homeowners policy. There are three popular states for full timers. South Dakota, Texas and Florida. We chose Florida as there is no special drivers license endorsement req’d not annual inspection and no state income tax.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Here are some recent pics while here over the past week

 

[DILLIGAF]

I should add we use a mail forwarding service out of Florida. Registered our moho and Jeep in Florida and have Drivers license there as well. All have our mail service address. We do not have a physical address so moho in’s is a bit higher for the additional liability similar to a homeowners policy. There are three popular states for full timers. South Dakota, Texas and Florida. We chose Florida as there is no special drivers license endorsement req’d not annual inspection and no state income tax.

my domicile is Texas. I do have to do an inspection yearly ;(.

never use Harvest Host? I have been very happy with the places I stay at.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Of course I had to pick up some local hot peach cobbler. Very tasty

 

[DILLIGAF]

Will be staying thru next week and 4th July at another location right on the lake. Going to appreciate the small town USA celebrations.

staying currently at the southern start of the Appalachian Mountains. Tons of great mountain riding around here

 

[DILLIGAF]

Absolutely beautiful area around here

 

[DILLIGAF]

Here is where I am currently. The lake is pretty nice and is called Lake Chatuge. Locals say its big but thats all relative. Lots of toons and smaller ski boats is what I see running around. I wish I still I had my Howard Bullet and could make a few passes. Lol

 

[Christopher Lucero]

Absolutely beautiful area around here

this sounds like a guy who is giving a f@ck

 

[DILLIGAF]

Hiawasse and Clayton are pretty cool little towns.

Rode my bike to the GA State Fairgrounds Saturday as they were having a British Bike Rally. Nortons, BSAs, etc. pretty cool old bikes there. Not my style but can appreciate it.

while there a local and I talked for about 30 minutes or so. Retired safety manager and ex navy. He told me where the best rides were and gave me his number to call if i needed anything while out here. He even told me his wife is an excellent cook and I have a standing invite to dinner. Nice people out here.

they also had a day long bluegrass concert deal going on for 25. to get in and lots of bands. I didnt stick around for it but I am sure it was a good time.

 

[DILLIGAF]

this sounds like a guy who is giving a f@ck

dont you have a fence to balance on? Lol

 

[DILLIGAF]

In and out in less than an hour at the Local RAM dealer here for an oil change and tire rotation. 148. well spent

small town service is awesome

 

[Ol Man]

Looks like the homes are built on the water?

 

[fmo24]

Looks like the homes are built on the water?

Pretty sure those are boat house/docks.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Looks like the homes are built on the water?

Like FMO said....boat houses and docks

 

[Taboma]

Looks like the homes are built on the water?

That's what I was thinking. Thought it odd all the homes build on top of the docks. Curious, I checked out the aerial images and there's some damn large homes tucked into the trees just up the path from those boathouses.

 

[DILLIGAF]

That's what I was thinking. Thought it odd all the homes build on top of the docks. Curious, I checked out the aerial images and there's some damn large homes tucked into the trees just up the path from those boathouses.

you can spend whatever you got in this area. From 250k to millions

 

[Taboma]

you can spend whatever you got in this area. From 250k to millions

My best buddy (RIP) was living in Georgia, loved the place. He really liked Lake Hartwell and Kiowee ( I think it is) but that lake you're staying at looks really interesting with so many islands and coves. His widow is living in Toccoa which is I believe up in that general area, but closer to Lake Hartwell.

 

[DILLIGAF]

My best buddy (RIP) was living in Georgia, loved the place. He really liked Lake Hartwell and Kiowee ( I think it is) but that lake you're staying at looks really interesting with so many islands and coves. His widow is living in Toccoa which is I believe up in that general area, but closer to Lake Hartwell.

i dont know the area well but the lake looks pretty cool. At the GA-NC border line

 

[DILLIGAF]

What a friggin nightmare of a day. Change of plans. Outside of Nashville for the night.

aggghhh.

But I am now having an ice cold BL relaxing at another farm.

rubber side down so all is good.

 

[snowhammer]

What a friggin nightmare of a day. Change of plans. Outside of Nashville for the night.

aggghhh.

But I am now having an ice cold BL relaxing at another farm.

rubber side down so all is good.

Weather related?

 

[DILLIGAF]

Weather related?

naw.

i may add a bit later. Decompressing. Lol

 

[Willie B]

naw.

i may add a bit later. Decompressing. Lol

… after you’ve decompressd some…the nightlife in Nashville is beyond compare…
…Was on my way to Georgia …pulled into Nashville hit a few of the clubs ended up buying this chick beers …sang a sorta duet with her …turns out she was Stephanie Bentley who wrote Faith Hill and Martina McBrides song Breathe…
…Asked her which road leads to Georgia she and some guy sort of pointed in a direction…got in my truck took off probably made it about 3 miles…when I woke up in the morning I had no idea where I was…

 

[DILLIGAF]

… after you’ve decompressd some…the nightlife in Nashville is beyond compare…
…Was on my way to Georgia …pulled into Nashville hit a few of the clubs ended up buying this chick beers …sang a sorta duet with her …turns out she was Stephanie Bentley who wrote Faith Hill and Martina McBrides song Breathe…
…Asked her which road leads to Georgia she and some guy sort of pointed in a direction…got in my truck took off probably made it about 3 miles…when I woke up in the morning I had no idea where I was…

great story. Lol

 

[DILLIGAF]

… after you’ve decompressd some…the nightlife in Nashville is beyond compare…
…Was on my way to Georgia …pulled into Nashville hit a few of the clubs ended up buying this chick beers …sang a sorta duet with her …turns out she was Stephanie Bentley who wrote Faith Hill and Martina McBrides song Breathe…
…Asked her which road leads to Georgia she and some guy sort of pointed in a direction…got in my truck took off probably made it about 3 miles…when I woke up in the morning I had no idea where I was…

trying to get a place outside of Nashville till after the 4th. Keep your fingers crossed for me please

 

[HNL2LHC]

What a friggin nightmare of a day. Change of plans. Outside of Nashville for the night.

aggghhh.

But I am now having an ice cold BL relaxing at another farm.

rubber side down so all is good.

Best of luck to you in fielding this change of direction.

 

[RichL]

… after you’ve decompressd some…the nightlife in Nashville is beyond compare…
…Was on my way to Georgia …pulled into Nashville hit a few of the clubs ended up buying this chick beers …sang a sorta duet with her …turns out she was Stephanie Bentley who wrote Faith Hill and Martina McBrides song Breathe…
…Asked her which road leads to Georgia she and some guy sort of pointed in a direction…got in my truck took off probably made it about 3 miles…when I woke up in the morning I had no idea where I was…

I hate when that happens.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Got screwed over in GA for an RV spot thru the 4th. Options were very limited and I did not want to have to move everyday.

so I got lucky to find a spot in this area for a week. 100 miles to Memphis and 100 miles to Nashville.

PLAN YOUR VISIT | Parker’s Crossroads

parkerscrossroads.org

 

[DILLIGAF]

Weathergirl TN style…lol

 

[DILLIGAF]

Current situation

 

[DILLIGAF]

Random pics from the current stay

 

[DILLIGAF]

Had an older Cuban lady and here British husband stay next to me. He was wheel chair bound and could hear not a damn thing. I helped the wife unhook their tow vehicle and a couple of other things. As we talked she made sure i knew they were both proud americans after migrating. Her father was a political prisoner in Cuba and somehow her dad and family were able to escape to Miami when she was 13. She can not believe what is happening in the USA and will die to keep her freedoms. They are tired of South FL and love TN. Gives me hope

 

[DILLIGAF]

Took a road trip earlier today to this place in Jackson TN about 30 minutes away. Ended up spending about 100. On shiznit. Good alcohol here. They insisted I bring roxy in with me. She was a hit with the other customers and loved the coolness of the polished cement floors as I tasted away. 4 free tastings . If you ever are thru the area stop on by. Nice friendly peeps with great alcohol to purchase.

oh….5. Drinks are also served and they are strong as fuck.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Looking forward to drinking this shiznit but will wait for Sturgis

 

[The Prisoner]

Christ I have to move back home….miss the green trees and grass.. This desert brown shit blows.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Christ I have to move back home….miss the green trees and grass.. This desert brown shit blows.

where is that? It sure is nice to see green, water, huge grass fields and tons of trees.

 

[The Prisoner]

Looking forward to drinking this shiznit but will wait for Sturgis
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The doggie in the above pic looks like he had a couple shots of that.

 

[The Prisoner]

where is that? It sure is nice to see green, water, huge grass fields and tons of trees.

Rhode Island. Nice and green. But on the flip side it rains every weekend.

 

[DILLIGAF]

The doggie in the above pic looks like he had a couple shots of that.

lol…Roxy is game for whatever. Just loves to be included and by my side

 

[DILLIGAF]

FFS….Just saw the pup across the way from new people that just moved in. The fucker is secured with some thick wire and is about the size of one of Roxys front legs. Lol

it may be a friggin rat

 

[sonicss31]

I just have to say, this is a great thread and I am enjoying every pic and dialogue you post. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.

 

[DILLIGAF]

I just have to say, this is a great thread and I am enjoying every pic and dialogue you post. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.

its hard to keep up with it honestly. Trying to take you all along.
Thank you

 

[DILLIGAF]

All American 4th July dinner. Nueske’s cheddar brats with Tony Packos pickles and peppers relish along with potato salad washed down with BLs. Watching Route 66 on the tube.

let freedom ring mofos! Thats Americana right there and never forget.

Thanks to LuckyStrike on turning me on to Tony Packos. I am almost out….lol

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[clarence]

its hard to keep up with it honestly. Trying to take you all along.
Thank you

No, thank you.

 

[DILLIGAF]

No, thank you. View attachment 1022230

i am using that pic…lol

 

[angiebaby]

Where to next? We are headed to Missoula on Friday.

 

[Sherpa]

I did 2 round trips from the Bay Area to TylerTX area in the past 2 months. My cousin lives in Havasu, and my sister lives in Frisco TX.

Learned a lot traveling the I40. Lived in Austin for 2 years in 90-92. I figure I’m done with that Berkeley crap. Love the road travels.

Dad drove tankers for Shell Oil for 50 years. I inherited the ability.. can’t wait to retire and just stop wherever for how long for the hell of it.

Wife 110% onboard..
-Sherpa

 

[DILLIGAF]

Where to next? We are headed to Missoula on Friday.

PM sent

 

[DILLIGAF]

Glad this moron next to me left this morning finally.....self absorbed with no consideration of others. About 5'3 or so, 250lbs, ponytail, glasses, clothes all oversized, etc. Said he was about 65 and made lots of money as a field technician. Said he is making bank now in a desk job for the same company as they need him badly.

So when he pulls in next to me he has a Momentum G Series which is a trailer and not a 5th wheel. He unloads a trike of some type with a trailer for it. I initiate small talk.....ask if he is going to Sturgis, that he has a nice trailer, etc. He says not going to Sturgis and begins to talk about nothing but himself. I bring up a few things as well and you can tell he could give a shit about my story. OK, whatever.

You can hear him and his wife in the trailer talking. A few times she was yelling at him.....shit like that. OK, whatever.

So last night around 11-12 timeframe he gets back with his truck as they were gone all day. He starts packing up to leave this AM. Making all sorts of noise, banging storage doors, etc. I was up watching a movie but I don't like hearing shit going on right outside my trailer so I go outside and ask whats up. Tells me he is packing because they are leaving in the AM. He has his motorcycle trailer right next to my truck and is trying to get it in the back of his pickup. No way that was happening due to leverage. I did tell him I can't be lifting up your trailer as I just had a knee replacement. Told him to back it up to the culvert across the street and it will drop the tailgate and we should be able to get it in there. I asked why he doesn't just put it in the trailer and he said it won't fit. Keep in mind thats where it was when he came in. OK, whatever

So we pull his trailer over to the other side of the culvert and he then starts to back up. Its a gravel road and he keeps spinning and his rear tires dig a hole. I was like "Pull forward and turn right....then back up again in 4WD slowly..." He does and backs up with no issue into the culvert. The truck dropped in nicely and we were able to basically roll the trailer up into the bed. He pulls out of the culvert and parks. Job done.....no fucking thanks at all. I go back in as he continues to bang around outside "prepping" to leave in the AM. OK, whatever

So this AM.....I have been up for hours while he sleeps. When he finally gets up he starts doing more prepping for the hook up and drive away. I have my door open as its a nice cool morning and Roxy and I are enjoying the fresh air. This douchebag fires up his truck and backs up to hook up the trailer. He leaves the fucking truck running for at least 15-20 minutes while spewing all the gas fumes directly at us which makes its way into my front door. He is just walking around checking things etc. while the truck is running.

As he left he went out the one way entrance street.

Later douchebag.....you are a dumbass that cares about nobody but yourself.

Takes all types but this is why I would prefer off the grid stuff vs an RV park. Everybody till this guy has been great though.

 

[Willie B]

Glad this moron next to me left this morning finally.....self absorbed with no consideration of others. About 5'3 or so, 250lbs, ponytail, glasses, clothes all oversized, etc. Said he was about 65 and made lots of money as a field technician. Said he is making bank now in a desk job for the same company as they need him badly.

So when he pulls in next to me he has a Momentum G Series which is a trailer and not a 5th wheel. He unloads a trike of some type with a trailer for it. I initiate small talk.....ask if he is going to Sturgis, that he has a nice trailer, etc. He says not going to Sturgis and begins to talk about nothing but himself. I bring up a few things as well and you can tell he could give a shit about my story. OK, whatever.

You can hear him and his wife in the trailer talking. A few times she was yelling at him.....shit like that. OK, whatever.

So last night around 11-12 timeframe he gets back with his truck as they were gone all day. He starts packing up to leave this AM. Making all sorts of noise, banging storage doors, etc. I was up watching a movie but I don't like hearing shit going on right outside my trailer so I go outside and ask whats up. Tells me he is packing because they are leaving in the AM. He has his motorcycle trailer right next to my truck and is trying to get it in the back of his pickup. No way that was happening due to leverage. I did tell him I can't be lifting up your trailer as I just had a knee replacement. Told him to back it up to the culvert across the street and it will drop the tailgate and we should be able to get it in there. I asked why he doesn't just put it in the trailer and he said it won't fit. Keep in mind thats where it was when he came in. OK, whatever

So we pull his trailer over to the other side of the culvert and he then starts to back up. Its a gravel road and he keeps spinning and his rear tires dig a hole. I was like "Pull forward and turn right....then back up again in 4WD slowly..." He does and backs up with no issue into the culvert. The truck dropped in nicely and we were able to basically roll the trailer up into the bed. He pulls out of the culvert and parks. Job done.....no fucking thanks at all. I go back in as he continues to bang around outside "prepping" to leave in the AM. OK, whatever

So this AM.....I have been up for hours while he sleeps. When he finally gets up he starts doing more prepping for the hook up and drive away. I have my door open as its a nice cool morning and Roxy and I are enjoying the fresh air. This douchebag fires up his truck and backs up to hook up the trailer. He leaves the fucking truck running for at least 15-20 minutes while spewing all the gas fumes directly at us which makes its way into my front door. He is just walking around checking things etc. while the truck is running.

As he left he went out the one way entrance street.

Later douchebag.....you are a dumbass that cares about nobody but yourself.

Takes all types but this is why I would prefer off the grid stuff vs an RV park. Everybody till this guy has been great though.

…Exactly why on my cross country excursions I have always found an orchard to sleep in or some side of the road industrial area …anywhere where I didn’t have to deal with people like that…truckstops may be the worst with diesel generators running all night…Never did it with the rig the size of yours…
….Woke up one morning in Southern Illinois with a cow for a next-door neighbor and a sheriff knocking on my camper asking me why I was parked there …why was I not down at the truckstop a half mile back down the road …not sure he got it about diesel generators running all night???… we had a few laughs ..:he pointed me to the best restaurant for breakfast and we were both on our way…