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08-29-2014, 04:48 PM
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Junior Member
National RV Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Sparks, NV
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Newly retired, new owner of 2005 National Tropical T396 and ready for the road
My wife and I just retired. We purchased a well maintained National Tropical. We are planning our first trip from Northern California to Idaho and any place in between. Considering heading north to Washington and making a loop back to Blackfoot Idaho. Any recommendations for places to go? Best routes? Any advice for a new motorhome owner.
I have been getting used to driving the RV. A bit of a change from towing a trailer.
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08-29-2014, 04:51 PM
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Community Administrator
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Welcome to irv2. I've moved your post here to get you some traveling advice.
Cliff
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08-29-2014, 05:37 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Wellington, Florida
Posts: 13,599
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Hi surphknut,
Welcome to iRV2. As an East Coaster, my definition of Northern California starts at San Francisco.
1. Consider San Francisco RV Resort as a place to stay. Go to San Francisco RV Resort | Park your RV on the Cliffs overlooking the Pacific Coastline | Pacifica, California and check it out. There is good and bad about everything. This place is no exception.
The Bad is:
1. The spaces are very tight.
2. The place is a paved parking lot.
The good is:
1. Very close to SF.
2. Right on the Pacific Ocean (on a cliff). The sunsets are magnificent.
Up the coast are the big trees.
In Washington, stop and see Mt. St Helens National Volcanic Monument. Go to USGS: Volcano Hazards Program - Mount St. Helens Geology and History and check it out. We stayed along I5 and did the North side on day one and the south side on day 2. The visitor's center is on the north side of the monument. The north side has a view of the crater and the blast zone. The south side has lava tubes one can enter. These are gigantic lave tubes. One (each person) must have their own illumination (consider a backup too). Once inside the lava tube it is pitch black.
In Idaho, consider a stop at Craters of the Moon National Monument. The park is on flat ground. However, wear good hiking shoes. The ah ah lava will teat up a pair of sneakers. Go to Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service) and check it out. There is a KOA a few mines from the Monument.
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2005 Newmar KSDP 3910 + GMC ENVOY XUV 37K lbs Moving Down The Road
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08-29-2014, 05:52 PM
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See crater lake which is just inside OR and is stunning. The OR state parks are awesome and most of them have power and water with a dump station. The OR coast is absolutely gorgeous and well worth the time to explore. Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, Cody, WY and the hot springs/museums. On the way back consider NP's Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, & Valley of Fire SP in NV which is a great place to explore with large campsites with power and water in about half of them. This could be a long list but enjoy your travels!
Bill & Christine
40 ft Revolution Diesel Pusher & Honda Fit Sport
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08-29-2014, 06:16 PM
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Senior Member
Solo Rvers Club
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Ham Lake, MN
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Glad you're aboard. Congrats on retiring and the new to you rig. Enjoy your adventures and be safe.
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Ken (RVM 87)
FT DP Wanna B The journey is the destination!
Retired & perfecting procrastination!
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08-29-2014, 06:51 PM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
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Enjoy wherever you go.
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08-30-2014, 07:37 AM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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:welcome;
Glad to have you here with us.
While it may extend the distance of your trip crossing into Montana to visit Glacier Nat'l park is definitely worth the extra travel.
Best of luck and Happy Trails!
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08-30-2014, 07:47 AM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Outdoors RV Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Houston, Texas
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good sams trip planner - well worth the cost.
google maps in satellite view on an ipad - well worth the cost of the ipad! You can zoom right in to view actual parking lots, turns, entrances, signs and other on road navigation hazards BEFORE you get to them I never enter a walmart parking lot without first studying the entrances, exits, space to turn around. You can also examine campgrounds carefully before booking.
rand mcnally or megellin RV gps - well worth the cost.
campgroundreviews.com - totally free!
overnightrvparking.com - well worth the 24 dollars per year. Sometimes you just need a simple overnighter somewhere easy.
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08-30-2014, 08:35 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
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Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,626
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Hi folks! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the bunch here!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!
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2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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08-30-2014, 08:40 AM
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Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Eagle River, WI
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Welcome aboard
Glad to hear the news and welcome to the IRV2 Forums. Enjoy your travels.
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2013 Newmar 4344 Dutch Star Pulling a 28' Enclosed Trailer
2002 Monaco Windsor 40' PBD SOLD
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08-30-2014, 09:43 AM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
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Location: Ocala, Florida
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Welcome and glad to meet you!
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