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Old 12-19-2018, 02:25 AM   #1
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Just bought 2003 Roadtrek 190 popular after many months of research and looking.
Fully retired. Me,my wife and dog.First goal-
Route 66 from end to end with no time restrictions. I've driven the entire western US
for the last 30 years- from Texas to Alaska, but never in an rv. So looking for guidance !
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Old 12-19-2018, 02:38 AM   #2
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Cool!

I'd suggest a few practice runs until you get a feel for what you need and don't need, what you like and don't like, etc.
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Old 12-19-2018, 03:42 AM   #3
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First trip woll only be over night , about 150 mi.
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Welcome aboard. You are going to really enjoy the Roadtrek. Enjoy Route 66......really neat. Ron
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Old 12-20-2018, 03:19 AM   #5
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Congrats on your new RV and upcoming adventures. I think a Route 66 trip would be a lot of fun. I've driven much of it, but not start to finish.
1) Get the app called Overnight RV Parking. They list over 13,000 places you can boondock in a parking lot for FREE. Very handy when you don't want to set up camp for the night.
2) Use RV/Marine toilet paper.
3) Don't feed the bears.
Enjoy!
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Old 12-27-2018, 05:37 PM   #6
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Be sure to hit the musical section of 66 where it plays "America the Beautiful" if you drive 45. New Mexico.
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Old 12-27-2018, 05:46 PM   #7
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Be sure to hit the musical section of 66 where it plays "America the Beautiful" if you drive 45. New Mexico.
Since my daughter and son-in-law live in Albuquerque, NM, we've driven that fun short stretch a few times...... it's on Hwy 333/Rt 66 near Tijeras, east of Albuq and parallel to I-40. Eastbound at 45mph.

https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/45182
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Get a listing of Walmarts--parking --shopping--water --ready to eat meals! Can't beat the deal
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Old 12-28-2018, 03:28 AM   #9
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Congrats on the new RT - you'll definitely get more kicks on route 66 with it. I recommend EZ66 guide by Jerry McClanahan. Quick, concise guide with west & east bound routes, shows side trips, interests, historic vs new routes, etc. Maps thru-out beautifully illustrated hand drawn images. Have fun
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Old 12-28-2018, 08:28 PM   #10
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Thank all of you for the guidance ! I'll probably turn to you guy often.
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