North East Caravan

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Tailbone(Eric) and I are going to try and stay at my folks in Joplin, MO. It's about 185 miles from Stillwater and is right off 44. There are plenty of parking areas near their place. The area is nice too if people want to follow us that far before stopping. I'm sure my folks can open their home to anyone needing to use a real bathroom and etc.

I'm with Tree Jumper on the cell thing. Walkie talkie's or a CB would be nice for everyone to have.

I'm getting stoked!

 

[CaptainObvious]

I'll go to radio shack and get a CB then. Thanks for the heads-up.

 

[Dapper]

I figure to still leave about 6am on Sunday. Should be around Columbus about Noon. Plan on driving til 7 or 8 and find a motel. Then leave at 6am Monday for the rest of the trip. Or I might just catch some sleep at a rest area. Depends on how I feel. Don't want to waste a day recooperating from the drive. We should touch base when it get closer. :thumb:

 

[scooter1130]

I had the same plans as Dapper.....get an early start on Sunday, drive till about 8-9 and get a good nite sleep, then get to Ok sometime late Monday. 

 

[Treejumper]

Too bad one of you guys (Dan and Dapper) didnt have a huge trailer. I just got a Ram Quad cab that 4 people could fit in comfortable. Only thing would be all the gear and bikes. Shawn has a 10' or 12' that we are hualing but i'm not sure on the size. Or you two should meet at my place in PA and consolidate your stuff into one truck. I hate to see anyone have to drive the whole trip solo. Shawn had to do that last year after i broke the ankle and he said it wasnt any fun. Think of the gas you'd save! My place is safe to leave a vehicle for the week, heck the grandparents live next door and they are better than a watch dog! :) (dont tell them i said that! )

 

[Dapper]

That's not a bad idea but, all I have is an S10. Unless scooter has a bigger truck. I also plan on staying untii Sunday.

 

[scooter1130]

I have a Silverado extra cab, but I'm not sure that I am traveling solo just yet,  and if I have a passanger, I will be using the moto-jack-rack for the extra bike since I already have 2 in the bed of the truck. 

And if RMguy can convince the wife to let him go, I made an offer to transport his bike if he wants to fly down for a couple days.  If neither of these happens, I would have room for 1 more bike, and passanger.  Hmmmm a private watch dog, if Dapper left some food and water in his truck, would they sit in the truck and bark at anyone who got close :laugh:

And if it doesn't work out, I don't mind the drive alone, I actually enjoy The long drives, I go to Florida and Maine to visit family a couple times a year, and usually do the drive alone.....I find it relaxing, until i get stuck in traffic, or see the flashing lights behind me.

 

[Treejumper]

Well kept us posted at to what happens. If you do get a passenger we still might be able to get Dapper in my truck and save a drive. An if you dont get a passenger but get RM_guys bike we can still probably fit Dappers in the trailer or bed of my truck. That way you could still ride together and some gas money. We'll see what we can do as time gets closer.

I had to laugh today as i got the registration for my new truck today. There was a window sticker with a #2 on it for vehicle class. I was wondering what it was and why? Here the dealer registered my truck as a 3/4 ton instead of 1/2 ton. Going to have to ask where my 2500 series badges are. :)

 

[Dapper]

No problem either way. I hope Dave (RM_Guy) gets to go. I don't mind the long drives as I drove NY to Ca solo

 

[scooter1130]

We will see what happens as it gets closer.  I don't mind the company or the solo ride, either is fine with me, but i will let you know as soon  as I find out if i have any passengers, or extra bikes with me.

 

[MrMXer327]

I have a set of 5 mile range walkie talkies... they work awesome for a Caravan. I have some good news... The wife is allowing me to take my son out of school for the week, so I am stoked about that.
If we drive to exit 18 off I-44 Joplin Mo from exit 91 off I-70 near Columbus ... which sounds like a good idea to me, we can get a good nights rest before the last leg of the journey. That should take 12 1/2 to 13 hours without flats.. LOL. If we leave Columbus by 11am... we should get to Joplin MO between 10 and 11pm. (We gain an hour going out). Does that work for everyone?
Has anyone heard anything from SirReel? I hope he can make it again.

 

[efergason]

Any of you PA guys leaving sat. night and need a place to crash till sunday morning can stay at my place. It's in richfield ohio, which is at the intersection of I-77 and I-80(turnpike). It takes approx. 1hr 45min to columbus. also got room for a couple in the rv if you want to pitch in for gas.

Email me @ [email protected] if your interested

Tailbone

 

[MrMXer327]

Does ayone have room for an additonal bike? We may have 7 going with us and can only fit 6 in the Eagle mover.

 

[CaptainObvious]

I might have room for one out, but not back. We're bringing home Stan Flemmings KDX.

 

[SirReel]

<--- isn't dead either. Just avoiding the site since I was 150% sure I was going to have to miss DW due to work. But now, it looks like I might be able to swing it, if 1 work will let me take off for sure, and 2 if Okie will let me sign up past the 9/1 deadline... If I can get past those 2 I'm in. I've moved a little further south but meeting the train around St. Louis would work again.

 

[Treejumper]

Glad to hear your still alive!

 

[MrMXer327]

Awesome SirReel ! I can see another incredible DW shaping up....

ALL ABOARD FOR COOPERLAND !!

 

[scooter1130]

Looks like I am going to miss the caravan.&nbsp; I am not going to be able to make it for the whole week as planned, but am still hoping to get there Wednesday or Thursday.

 

[Treejumper]

Half the week is better than none! Plus you'll be there for the better half.

 

[SirReel]

It's now official, I'm in! I've got all new info so somebody email me at [email protected] so we can get cell #'s and figure out an approximation for when you'll be hitting St. Louis, and then I'll be there about 6 hours later :) This is going to be awesome!

 

[Treejumper]

Sent you mail!

 

[jabroni1m]

Anyone in this caravan going near chicago with room for a dirtbike????

 

[jabroni1m]

Bike only, no humans. :-)

 

[efergason]

Where is the northeast caravan planning on meeting up on Sunday.

 

[Treejumper]

I'd assume the same spot as the last 2 years. First rest stop past Columbus Ohio on I-70. Steve would know better than I.

Any verdict on your RV?