North East Caravan

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Originally posted by Tree jumper
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?

Here's what Eric told me in an email last night.

Good news on the RV. My brother in law helped me pull the motor and tranny this past weekend. Motor blown, needs rebuilt ( guess that's the bad news ), motor will be rebuilt by thursday and tranny gone over and ready by thursday also. Hopefully all put back together and at least 100 miles on it by Sunday and sitting in my driveway ready to go Saturday morning.

:worship: :worship: Please, God, let it run strong again! :worship: :worship:

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[MrMXer327]

Ok... Time is getting short...
1) Who is going to have walkie talkies for the Caravan? I have two 5 mile range and can lend one out.
2) If you have a cell phone, PM me with the number and I'll PM you mine.
3) Is everone good with the meeting at an exit or rest area after Columbus OH at noon and traveling to within 3 - 4 - 5 hours of Cooperland for some much needed rest? (we can be a bit flexable with the time) If that is good with everyone, I will run it through Microsoft Streets so those that are joining as we head west will know the aproximate time we'll be passing through.
4) I'll have 4 other capable drivers with me, so if anyone is going solo or just needs a breather from driving - I'm sure one of them would be happy to take over for a spell.

 

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#3 is important. I am going to drive up to where you guys are stopping and load up then. First rest stop after Columbus(would be before C-bus for me)??

I have unlimited weekend minutes with Sprint so I might be the contact person in Tailbones' group. Not sure what his phone plan is. PM me if you'd like my #

 

[efergason]

How about meeting at exit 36 off I-70. There is a delivery or pickup pizza hut just north of I-70 and I believe there is a walmart or k-mart right behind it.
That way dead can meet us there and we can load up while we are waiting.
I will also be running just over 60mph for this trip to break in the new motor. If that doesn't work then will fly solo. I only have 1 spare for the trailer and one for the coach so let's limit the number of flats this year. Although, I'm the only one other than sir reel that didn't get one. I've got a couple of hand held walkies( 2 miles) and a hand held cb. maybe a cb in the coach if we get time to put it in.

Tailbone

 

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Not sure where exit 36 is at but it's fine with me. C'mon Sunnnnnday!

 

[Treejumper]

I have 2 hand held walkies (2 mile) too. Doesnt matter where we hook up as i'll be with Tailbone before the meeting place anyways. I'll need to know from SirReel How long it will take for him to get to the meeting place near St. Louis? That way i can call him when we get within that distance so he doesnt have to wait around on the on ramp if we're late. It worked last year.

 

[CaptainObvious]

If you check up the thread, exit 91 was mentioned as being convenient for those traveling west on I-70 and south on I-71 - not to mention it seems to be the Mecca of fast food and gas stops. One thing is for sure, we should agree on an exit and location before Friday! Noon sounds like a good meeting time.

EDIT: OMG, I just realised that I'll have to leave my house at 4:00AM to meet up at noon :(

2PM is starting to sound a lot better ;)

 

[Treejumper]

Originally posted by RV6junkie
2PM is starting to sound a lot better ;)

Lazy bums, like to sleep all day! Sheeh! :moon:

 

[SirReel]

Originally posted by efergason
Although, I'm the only one other than sir reel that didn't get one.

Tailbone

Thanks a lot! Now I better go buy a couple of spares to cover the jinx you just put on me :)

TJ - It'll take me about 2 hours to get to STL but since I'll be coming from the south this year, it might be easier to meet at the 70/55/64 interchange just this side of the river??? Not that big of a deal, as I'm sure we'll get it all figured out by the time you guys make it there.

Don't have a walkie talkie, but sounds like we should be covered with everyone else's. I do have a cell though, and minutes won't be a problem for me, heck I work for the company :)

Is it Sunday yet?

 

[SirReel]

hmmm... can't edit my posts anymore??? or send PM's guess I'll have to pony up with the cash one of these days. So, drop an email to [email protected] or [email protected] (work) and we can exchange #'s...

 

[MrMXer327]

RV - The Eagle crew will be leaving Saturday night and drive till we are within 3 - 4 hours of Columbus for some Zzzz's. It worked well for us and last year and we didn't have to be up by 3am to get rolling. If we bump the time to 12:30 at exit 36 would that work for you?

Tailbone - We are not running 75 - 85 like last year. The plan is to set the curse control on 65 and take it easy. If we travel 60, the Injen's might catch us and steal all our bikes!

 

[CaptainObvious]

12:00 at exit 91 or 12:30 at 36...it's really all the same. We'll bust butt to make the rendezvous location.

 

[efergason]

lets say 12:30 at exit 91. Sounds like dead is hooking up with someone else so we may only need to stop and go near dayton for them to jump on board the DW Express Whooooo Whoooooo.


Dirtweeeeeeeeeeeek here we come. ( sorry guys can't hold back any more)

Tailbone

 

[MrMXer327]

Ok - The time is set - Everyone shoot for Noon at exit 91. We'll pull out of there at 12:30 or sooner if everyone is ready to roll !

Mercy sakes alive - Looks like we've got ourselves a Convoy!

 

[Treejumper]

How about everyone post who is exactly going to convoy with us so we know that everyone is there.

 

[Dapper]

I'm going to try and hook up with you guys in Columbus. Treejumper I have your cell number and I'll give you a call around 11:30 just ot see where you are.

 

[Treejumper]

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[CaptainObvious]

See you guys at 12:00 @ exit 91. My cell is 908.337.2715.

I'll be the guy with bloodshot eyes. Actually, I'm going to try and leave Saturday night, dive for 4 hours and find a place to park the RV along I-76. That should give us a much better start for the trip.

 

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Not sure when my ride will be leaving. Maybe Saturday. Going to try and see if we can roll with the caravan. My cell number is 937-422-3790 and real name is Kevin. If we roll with you guys Sunday we'd meet you on the road around Dayton (i-70/i-75 intersect). If someone could call us when you get close to Dayton that would be awesome. Be careful everyone.

 

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Also, I'll be stopping at my parents house in Joplin(MO). It's about 3 hours from CL. Anyone in the Caravan is welcome to stop there.

Here is their address. 421 Plaza Drive Joplin, MO 64804

Take the Joplin/Racine (exit 6) (right after Rangline Rd exit) stay to the right and merge (this will be N. Main St)
Go north 3/4 of a mile(go through 1 light, pass school on right, then one more light). There will be a motel named the Capri Inn on the right. Turn right at this street. (unsure of name)
The first first street on your left turn left. This side street points you directly at my parents house. (white with brick face, fenced in yard, jeep and toyota in driveway) There are plenty of places to park along the street and my dad has extension cords to charge the RV's with. Their phone number is 417-624-4712 if you'd like to call. My dads name is Bob and mothers name is Jennifer.

 

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Ok, plans are finalized. We are leaving Sunday but will not be meeting up with the caravan(leaving early AM). Feel free to call me for a road report(number is above)

Blazin the trail, oh yeaaaaa.

 

[KelvinKDX]

Originally posted by dead
Ok, plans are finalized. We are leaving Sunday but will not be meeting up with the caravan(leaving early AM). Feel free to call me for a road report(number is above)

Blazin the trail, oh yeaaaaa.

Cool - When you break down the caravan can sweep you up!.  :cool:

Kevin - Take care of my RV - Lord knows that it needs it  :) 

 

[Treejumper]

Originally posted by KelvinKDX


Cool - When you break down the caravan can sweep you up!.  :cool:

Yeah right!! We dont stop for hitch hikers! Especially ones that are too good to travel with us. :p

 

[KelvinKDX]

Originally posted by Tree jumper


Yeah right!! We dont stop for hitch hikers! Especially ones that are too good to travel with us. :p

Too good??  Maybe not good enough. That's why they need to get the head start.

Wendy will not be with them so they might be in trouble if any mechanical problems come up!!  :p

 

[Dapper]

I'm on the road a 6 in the morning. should be around Columbus noonish. cell #315-573-4635. :moon: