wayne77590 Report post Posted December 10, 2016 I usually call ahead a day or so to see if they have availability. They usually will tell you how many sites they have open or if they are full-up. Of course, things change when you get there. We have had extremely good luck staying at the military fam-camps. Where are you heading to? Are you trying to get out of the cold for the Winter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted December 10, 2016 I am glad you can use those benefits. You deserve them. What route are you taking east Huff I-10 or I-40? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted December 11, 2016 11 hours ago, Wayne77590 said: I usually call ahead a day or so to see if they have availability. They usually will tell you how many sites they have open or if they are full-up. Of course, things change when you get there. We have had extremely good luck staying at the military fam-camps. Where are you heading to? Are you trying to get out of the cold for the Winter? That is what I'm doing so far and some we had to dry camp a day or two We are heading east on i-10 then work our way up to 40 past Texas to North Carolina. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted December 11, 2016 You could run I-10 all the way to I-95 then go north. Depends on where in NC you are headed. One outher way is to do I-10 to where I-20 splits off in west Texas then follow I-20 to where it joins I-30 in Fort Worth then to Little Rock and pick up I-40 there. If you do go that way use I-20 around the south of the Fort Worth Dallas area and follow 635 north to I-30. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted December 11, 2016 2 hours ago, WILDEBILL308 said: You could run I-10 all the way to I-95 then go north. Depends on where in NC you are headed. One outher way is to do I-10 to where I-20 splits off in west Texas then follow I-20 to where it joins I-30 in Fort Worth then to Little Rock and pick up I-40 there. If you do go that way use I-20 around the south of the Fort Worth Dallas area and follow 635 north to I-30. Bill We have shifted our plans and leaving for Yuma AZ tomorrow morning We will hit El Paso a few days later DW cancelled Dallas stop so I have to figure new stop along the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakeloke Report post Posted December 11, 2016 Ray and Hana, If your route takes you through Houston area you are more than welcome to hook-up at our house. We are 35 miles north of I-10 along the I-45 corridor. We have 50a, 30a service and you'll be on concrete. No sewer dump yet though. Send me a PM and I'll forward our address to you so you can google it. Safe travels.......Blake and Deb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted December 11, 2016 9 hours ago, huffypuff said: We have shifted our plans and leaving for Yuma AZ tomorrow morning We will hit El Paso a few days later DW cancelled Dallas stop so I have to figure new stop along the way What does she have against Dallas? Well that is still I-10 to I-20 I would stop before Hitting the DFW area on I-20 look at Cowtown RV Park, 7000 I-20 Frontage RD, Aledo, Texas 76008, cowtownrvpark.com, (817)441-7878. My next recommended stop is in Little Rock (this is my favorite first night stop heading east on I-30) Downtown Riverside RV Park, 50 Riverfront Dr, North Little Rock, AR 72114, downtownriversidervpark.com, (501) 340-5312. Nice right on the banks of the Arkansas River. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted December 11, 2016 Huffy, Fort Sam Houston has a wonderful Fam Camp. Call for reservations if you are interested and talk to Baker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted December 11, 2016 Perhaps it's the high five interstate? I have heard about this but never experienced it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted December 12, 2016 3 hours ago, jleamont said: Perhaps it's the high five interstate? I have heard about this but never experienced it. For those who don't know what that is here's a video showing all the different ways through it (some have way to much time) and different approaches. There is nothing to be scared of unless you are on the upper levels in a ice storm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSaUAC7cbOY We have so much traffic we have to have 2 I-35 freeways one 35E and 35W. I wish I had a video of the construction on I-35W and North 820. Maybe I just wish I had a concrete factory. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted December 12, 2016 Made it to Yuma, thanks for the suggestions. We will decide before Wednesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted December 12, 2016 1 hour ago, huffypuff said: Made it to Yuma, thanks for the suggestions We will decide before Wednesday Glad you made it in safe and sound. If your next stop is El Paso that is a long day You might want to spend the night in Tucson. That is about half way. I know I don't like those 500+ mile days. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted December 12, 2016 43 minutes ago, WILDEBILL308 said: Glad you made it in safe and sound. If your next stop is El Paso that is a long day You might want to spend the night in Tucson. That is about half way. I know I don't like those 500+ mile days. Bill Yes , with the change of plan made El Paso a giant step so we have to divide that stop Good suggestion of Tucson stop and I have check the fam camp book tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted December 12, 2016 The Davis Monthan AFB Fam Camp is in Tucson. Oh, and Fort Bliss El Paso has a Fam Camp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted December 12, 2016 Wayne, How are those two Fam Camps? We are looking at staying at both on the way to Chandler. Though I am not retired military the couple we will be traveling with,he, is. If you are ever in GA. the Fam Camp at Ft. Benning is a beautiful camp Uchee Fam Camp. Another nice place to stop if going through Oklahoma is in Shawnee, the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. They have over 300 30/50 amp full hookups for $25.00/ night. Safe Holiday travels to all. Herman & Bobbie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted December 12, 2016 11 hours ago, WILDEBILL308 said: For those who don't know what that is here's a video showing all the different ways through it (some have way to much time) and different approaches. There is nothing to be scared of unless you are on the upper levels in a ice storm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSaUAC7cbOY We have so much traffic we have to have 2 I-35 freeways one 35E and 35W. I wish I had a video of the construction on I-35W and North 820. Maybe I just wish I had a concrete factory. Bill We were at our HR club Christmas luncheon on Saturday swapping stories, this interchange came up in discussion, one couple had to cross it in an ice storm with their coach . Puff, glad you are making progress. That I-10 has to be the most unentertaining road, hopefully the weather stays decent for you. Be safe!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted December 13, 2016 Looks like we are going the long haul to Fort Sill near El Paso, TX tomorrow. DW don't like the short hops as she feel it is wasting time. Have to leave early in the morning. I picked up new outside step covers today and installed them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted December 13, 2016 15 minutes ago, huffypuff said: Looks like we are going the long haul to Fort Sill near El Paso, TX tomorrow DW don't like the short hops as she feel it is wasting time have to leave early in the morning I picked up new outside step covers today and installed them I thought you were retired? If you do take lots of brakes. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted December 13, 2016 Ray, Just a correction. Ft Bliss is in El Paso, Texas while Ft. Sill in in Lawton, Oklahoma. There is a difference of close to 700 miles. Sound like you and Hanna are moving right along on your trip. As said before Stop along the way and smell the sage brush, you are going through West Texas. Now wipe your feet on the new step covers. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted December 14, 2016 15 hours ago, hermanmullins said: Ray, Just a correction. Ft Bliss is in El Paso, Texas while Ft. Sill in in Lawton, Oklahoma. There is a difference of close to 700 miles. Sound like you and Hanna are moving right along on your trip. As said before Stop along the way and smell the sage brush, you are going through West Texas. Now wipe your feet on the new step covers. Herman Yes, we are at Fort Bliss, my senior moment I demanded a day of rest and the DW picked a few things to do while here. Three night stay. From here looks like we we be taking I-20 to close of Atlanta, GA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted December 14, 2016 Ok, if you are headed up I-20 stop at Tannehill Iron works state park. Its 10 minutes off of I-20 north of Tuscaloosa AL. They have full hook ups (50 amp) and pull through sites, the place is beautiful. If it were me I would spend a day or two there and just take in all of the history at the CG. here's the link http://www.tannehill.org/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillAdams Report post Posted December 14, 2016 El Paso, TX to Atlanta, GA? That's a 1400 mile trip! Hope you have a couple of stops planned along the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted December 14, 2016 8 hours ago, BillAdams said: El Paso, TX to Atlanta, GA? That's a 1400 mile trip! Hope you have a couple of stops planned along the way. Yes we have a few stops on the way The first one before Dallas, the second one in Louisiana Maybe we spend more time in Texas on the way back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted December 14, 2016 Where do you plan on stopping in the DFW area and when? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
