bm02tj Report post Posted July 23, 2018 Route plan from BC crossing into North Dakota on 52 down past Chicago then over to Port Huron crossing back into Canada the map shows best route is with toll roads Any Idea cost for tolls or better route at 7 miles to gallon Thanks Bruce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 manholt Report post Posted July 23, 2018 Stay on 52 to Joliet, then take 30 until your clear of Gary, IN., Traffic & construction is your enemy, tolls = $80+/- depending on how many axles you got. I was there in my Jeep last summer & it was scary on the Toll road. I would avoid it at all cost in my 45' coach! Why 52 all that way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 bm02tj Report post Posted July 23, 2018 I have three axles 10 tires on the road 44 ft with Jeep in the garage inside not being towed Will look at that route Thanks Bruce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 obedb Report post Posted July 23, 2018 Are you routing into the Chicago area for a purpose? If not, why not stay north across ND, MN, WI, MI, cross the bridge from the UP to Michigan's main body and then head to Port Huron. Lived in and around Chicago for 8 years and I now avoid it if I can. Traffic is often horrendous. Carl's suggestion to use US30 is something I have done a number of times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 punxsyjumper Report post Posted July 23, 2018 We're in Elkhart now and heading west in about a week. That stretch between Gary and Joliet has always been some mean asphalt. Think we'll drop down thru Westville and over to Valparaiso and pick up 30. Run it out to Joliet and get back on 80 there. Thanks for the tip Carl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 obedb Report post Posted July 23, 2018 There are 5 Interstates that converge on the Chicago area. Stay away if you can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 bm02tj Report post Posted July 23, 2018 That was the way Google routed our trip I do not always like the way GPS and Google does it will look at staying north Thanks Bruce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 richard5933 Report post Posted July 24, 2018 An EZ Pass is a must if you are driving toll roads in Illinois. Otherwise, blow through tolls in EZ Pass lane, but make a note of the plaza number on the sign. They are give you time to pay online for any tolls you miss, I believe it's seven days. Much cheaper with a tag though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 bm02tj Report post Posted July 24, 2018 Looking like the route on 2 to bridge on lake Michigan looks like the best way as it is 6 Hours shorter than Northern Ontario route going to my daughters home and only the bridge toll Thanks for the input Bruce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 manholt Report post Posted July 24, 2018 Your welcome! Still would like to know, what RV has 3 axles and 10 tires? I'm 45 foot and have 8! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 rsbilledwards Report post Posted July 24, 2018 Carl, It is most likely the single axle trailer he is hauling behind the coach with his toad on it...exciting if the has a tire go on it. Just guessing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jleamont Report post Posted July 24, 2018 25 minutes ago, rsbilledwards said: It is most likely the single axle trailer he is hauling behind the coach with his toad on it SEESAW ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 bm02tj Report post Posted July 24, 2018 It is a 1816MG Renegade by Kibbi 44 ft with a 16 ft garage on a FL80 Freightliner that I carry my jeep in When we stay a month in Moab we use the garage as a bed room with a walk way through the bathroom to front Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jleamont Report post Posted July 24, 2018 1 hour ago, bm02tj said: It is a 1816MG Renegade by Kibbi 44 ft with a 16 ft garage on a FL80 Freightliner that I carry my jeep in When we stay a month in Moab we use the garage as a bed room with a walk way through the bathroom to front Can you attach some photos? Love to see it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 bm02tj Report post Posted July 24, 2018 It will not be out for better pics for a few weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 dickandlois Report post Posted July 24, 2018 Super C - toy hauler !! Using the garage for extra sleeping area when parked is interesting and creative use of space. Single or double drive axle setup ? Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 bm02tj Report post Posted July 24, 2018 Single drive with dual tag When in one place for awhile we do not like setting the bed to a couch every day The Jeep is now on 35in tires and just fits with the roof on Bruce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 manholt Report post Posted July 24, 2018 Your Jeep is a carbon copy of mine, along with 35 X 12.5 X R18? I have NITTO Trail Grabers, 3" Lift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 bm02tj Report post Posted July 24, 2018 42 minutes ago, manholt said: Your Jeep is a carbon copy of mine, along with 35 X 12.5 X R18? I have NITTO Trail Grabers, 3" Lift. I was going to leave mine stock ?? Now with 4in long arm 4 speed Atlas air lockers and full skid plates underneath it plays well in Moab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 obedb Report post Posted July 24, 2018 Is that cool or what? Love it. Had to be some trucking experience behind that? Or a ton of doing things yourself? US 2 across the north. Have run most of it from eastern Montana to the UP. Little rough in ND the last time I was out. Probably the Oil Boom. Once you get east of Minot a ways it gets better. Thank you for the pics and staying away from Chicago. Believe me when I say that it is a mess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 bm02tj Report post Posted July 25, 2018 This a factory built unit I added the ramps , reinforced the floor and put anchors down to frame Bruce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 manholt Report post Posted July 25, 2018 Bruce. Any problems with Big Rig Camping in BC? Do you have off road trails for Jeeps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jleamont Report post Posted July 25, 2018 Bruce, that set up just screams "lets go have fun"!!! you should post photos of the inside and out on the "All about you" section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 bm02tj Report post Posted July 25, 2018 5 hours ago, manholt said: Bruce. Any problems with Big Rig Camping in BC? Do you have off road trails for Jeeps? Close to home I have a 5wide Little Guy Teardrop I tow with the jeep as the big rig is not good for anything but RV parks Yes we have lots around home but nothing like Moab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Route plan from BC crossing into North Dakota on 52 down past Chicago then over to Port Huron crossing back into Canada
the map shows best route is with toll roads
Any Idea cost for tolls or better route at 7 miles to gallon
Thanks Bruce
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