I know I've mentioned it several times in the towing part asking all kinds of trailer questions, and it's all coming together now. In the early part of May (looks that way right now), I'm going to be driving from Jacksonville, FL to Monterey, CA and then up to around Seattle. I thought it would be cool to visit a few fellow DTRers on the way if at all possible since I don't know anybody by anything except their &quot;callsign&quot; on here. The plan for now is to take I-10 until I hit water then turn right. Have a great Monday!<br><br>-SFB

 

I'd be glad to have you stop by but I'm about 200 miles north of I-10 just off I-25. Have a good trip though and remember to turn right at the water.

 

One of your most memorable overnights will be on Hwy 1. Just make sure you have reservations way ahead of time. The campsites are sections of the road that are left after the rest of the road falls into the Pacific. It really makes you feel comfortable while sleeping knowing the site you are on could be the next thing into the Pacific, which is typically about 75 to 100' straight down. ??? ??? If you can hit a good site, the otters will be playing in the surf below you, gorgeous sunset, sound of the waves, rumbling of an earthquake - - ooooppppssss, forget I said that. Enjoy.<br><br>Shakin'Bob

 

What's the next east-west road north of I-10 in NM? I think I'll get 10 days or so to make a 5 day drive, plus I'll be taking a little leave on the way.<br><br>-SFB

 

I-40 through Albuquerque (25 miles north of my town)

 

looks like this could be going through atlanta then 24 to nashville and 40 the rest of the way....it would be nice to see more of the country.<br><br>-SFB

 

I suggest you dodge 40 through Arkansas, stay with 10 until Houston then take 45 North to Dallas to pick up on 40 West.

 

shortfieldbreak:<br><br>You might want to time your trip out west to take in MAY MADNESS in Las Vegas May 7 to 10, many folks to meet and lots of competition as well.<br>The drive north from LA on 101 thru Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo is great,( top off your tank here as I don't recall any fuel north of here or Morro Bay all the way to Monterey on the coast) from there you can catch CA SR1, if you feel adventurous and go thru Morro Bay and hang right along the coast for about 100 or so miles and end up in Monterey, have some great clam chowder at Phil's in Moss Landing, (about 10 miles north of Monterey).<br><br>From there you can take 101 north to 680 in San Jose and then work your way over to I5 (680 to 80 to 505 to 5) and then on to Seattle .<br><br>US 101 farther north thru SF and Eureka is definitely more scenic as you pass thru the 2000 yr old redwoods, but there isn't really a good road to get you over to I5 and fuel will be a lot more expensive ( I am guessing $2.25 a gallon up that way presently).<br><br>Here in the Sacramento area , I am currently paying 1.75 at my Mom and Pop store, its closer to 1.95 if you don't know where to shop.<br><br>Good luck, enjoy your trip and if I can help you with any questions on the California leg of the trip, don't hesitate to contact me, just hope you don't mind getting some tips from a<br><br>FORD GUY!!!!!!!!!!!!<br><br> ;D 8) ;D <br><br><br>big jake

 

I was actually going to take I-5 north. I grew up in Monterey, and was there for Christmas this year. Went to Phils for dinner and everything. My favorite chowder is still the Old Fisherman's Grotto on the wharf though. For the long legs, it'll be I-5 all the way. I even got myself a &quot;mountain guide west&quot; for all the hills and stuff. I might could use some advice on where to fuel up though. It's a good thing I know CA well or I might have to take advice from a Furd guy! <br><br>-SFB

 

SFB,<br><br>Keep in contact. We can meet for breakfast/lunch/dinner when you come through or even park your rig in our yard for a few days if you need or want to. I't would be our pleasure to have y'all over.<br><br>DW

 

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I suggest you dodge 40 through Arkansas, stay with 10 until Houston then take 45 North to Dallas to pick up on 40 West.
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Hate to throw water on your campfire....but 'taint no 40 west going out of Dallas. You can either take I-20 out through Abilene or take 287 up through Witchita Falls and head out west through Amarillo...

If you want I-40 you'll either have to go on up I-35 to Oklahoma City or follow along 287 until it hits I-40 near Amarillo....

 

I envy you. I wish I could do that. :'(

 

Good to see you know your way around out this way,cause if I was on a FORD site, there is NO WAY I WOULD TAKE ADVISE FROM A CUMMINS GUY
;D ;D

as far as fuel, just plan your trips around

THE FLYING J stops, they tend to have the best prices and good fuel, as you have been out this way, I don't need to add anymore than to tell you to bring a REALLY GOOD CREDIT CARD, have a great trip and enjoy yourself.




big jake ( a Ford guy) ;D ;D ;D









[quote author=shortfieldbreak link=board=10;threadid=11402;start=0#108747 date=1046147908]
I was actually going to take I-5 north. I grew up in Monterey, and was there for Christmas this year. Went to Phils for dinner and everything. My favorite chowder is still the Old Fisherman's Grotto on the wharf though. For the long legs, it'll be I-5 all the way. I even got myself a &quot;mountain guide west&quot; for all the hills and stuff. I might could use some advice on where to fuel up though. It's a good thing I know CA well or I might have to take advice from a Furd guy!

-SFB
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Is Big Jake a Ford guy?? ??? : :P

 

[quote author=big jake link=board=10;threadid=11402;start=0#108733 date=1046144564]<br>shortfieldbreak:<br><br> just hope you don't mind getting some tips from a<br><br>FORD GUY!!!!!!!!!!!!<br><br> ;D 8) ;D <br><br><br>big jake <br>[/quote]<br><br>I think that says it all.<br><br>