WCC05 BIG *SS CARAVAN FROM THE NORTH WEST, traveling down HWY 101....sign up! Options

[JeffBowlsby]

Thanks Felix...

Here is my info:
1. # of 914(s): 1
2. self powered or trailered: SP
3. # of non-914 vehicles: Zero
4. # of people: 1 in my car
5. date of return: Monday 25 April
6. Other information: I can take a passenger, and will have tools and a few critical spare parts. Cell phone, AAA card and 2 way radios.

[Porsche Rescue]

Jeff, give me more on Sac/Camarillo using 101. It would be great if us "real" northwesterners could meet you bay area folks for a parade into Camarillo. We plan to be somewhere around Sacramento to spend Thursday night and leave for WCC on Friday am.

edit: gotta agree with Jeff K. I-5 from Sacramento south is no fun. Very boring and very fast. If the time difference is only an hour or two I would much rather go 101. Correct me Jeff (K and (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif), but we're talking 101 which is a 4 lane highway, not PCH 1, right. I think Kevin is thinking of the true coast highway.

edit 2: Why the hell when I type "B" for Bowlsby do I get a smiley? This place haunted?

[rhodyguy]

pertaining to 101. i'm with the pack. sort out the route jim. i gave my california map to alien rich shortly before i got lost in san fransisco.

k

[neo914-6]

QUOTE

Ok, I'm confused as usual. This thread started many moons ago and was referring to NW CALIFORNIA folks. I protested that they were geographically challenged, OR, WA, ID are the NORTHWEST. I was abruptly slapped down.

If I "slapped" you down I apologize. Early on I assumed everyone North West of LA would come through SF/SJ but now we know those North of the Bay Area (aka Pacific North West) may chose to come down I5. Hopefullly we can link somewhere but so far there are two distinct routes. As long as we all get there safely... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

[Porsche Rescue]

Felix, no need for aplology. I was not at all offended. I do think we need to figure out a way to join up early on Friday morning and drive down 101. I-5 south of Sacramento is no fun.
I am so damned confused on threads now, but one of 'em has some thoughts about joining up from Mike Mueller and Jeff Bowlsby. Let's try to make it work.

[JeffBowlsby]

WCC05 Caravan – Last Leg

Cross-posted to the other thread cuz I'm not sure to which one it belongs...

Highway 1 along the coast is not the road for our caravan to take. It’s a motorhome nightmare. Hwy 101 and Hwy 1 join at San Luis Obispo at the coast but from there south it’s a great road all the way to Camarillo.

Here is one idea using yahoomaps data:

Thursday
Portland to Elk Grove - 600 miles, 9+ hours plus stops
Suggest you go to Elk Grove, (30-40 minutes south of Sacramento)
To avoid Friday morning Sacramento traffic and get cheaper hotel rates

Friday
8:00am Depart Elk Grove for Gilroy - 130 miles, 2.0 hours
Crossover from I-5 to Hwy 101 at Hwy 152 (just south of Santa Nella)

10:00am Gilroy - 914Club PNW and Bay Area Region rendezvous

10:30am Depart Gilroy on Hwy 101 for Camarillo - 302 miles, 5 hours
add 1 hour for lunch/pit stops
Lunch around King City

4:30pm Arrive in Camarillo

[jimtab]

Look at the big brain on Bowlsby...good call, and it would be a gas to have 20-30 cars in a caravan....might even get a police escort.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)

[neo914-6]

Here are alternatives:
@ ~2 hour stops:
San Jose to San Lucas = 116 miles
San Lucas to Santa Maria = 103 miles
Santa Maria to Camarillo = 118 miles
exits to be determined

@ ~3 hour stops:
San Jose to 1st rest stop in San Miguel (Camp Roberts) = 161 miles
San Miguel to 2nd rest stop in Santa Barbara = 153 miles

[neo914-6]

I really like the idea of linking the I5 route to 101 to 1. The PNW'ers may make better time going further south on I5 and crossing at 41/46 to Paso Robles...

[mightyohm]

If I remember correctly 41/46 are very windy and can take a long time if you get stuck behind somebody. Fun during off hours though. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif)

[neo914-6]

Jeff,

That's true but it's a toss up with Pacheco pass being windy (remember all the windmills) and sometimes foggy...

[Porsche Rescue]

Since we PNW'rs know little about the roads (except, as confirmed by Jeff Bowlsby's map, I-5 is a wasteland interrupted only by the fragrance of feed lots and SUV's doing 80 and up) we are at your mercy. I sure like Bowlsby's suggestion. However, as an old guy with a compressed bladder, I also like breaks at 2 hours rather than 3! We could organize a leader, mid-fielder or two, and a drag rider with phones when we get the two groups together.

[rhodyguy]

haha. sometimes i like the next rest stop 46 miles ahead. it's all about comfort. 161 MILES!!!? no way.

k

[boxstr]

Oh wise wizards from the North West,(calif that is) please help me on my quest. I am going to have a car on a tow dolly coming down this year. As I did last year.
Am I better off staying with the SUVs traveling at 80 on I5 or is the new escape route going to be doable??
I await your learned word of wisdom.
CCLINMAPQUEST

[Porsche Rescue]

I'm not one of them wizards but qualify as a wise-guy. You will have no trouble. Besides, I want you close by in case my car quits and I need a ride!

[rhodyguy]

i'm staying with the Grand Caravan, pulling a dolly, carrying a running 914.

k

[SLITS]

I-5 is the fast way......hit it and run to get there.

101 is "somewhat scenic" and takes longer.

If you're really concerned, run with the Truckers on 99 outa Sackopotatoes to Bakertucky and join 5 again.

[boxstr]

The only section that I havent driven is the Watsonville south.
CCLINCARAVANME

[neo914-6]

Craig, Kevin, et al,

101 is semi-scenic, you can travel <80mph without being run off the road, and have more places to stop then I5. If you are in a hurry or are leaving late Friday then take I5.

The decision for you is where to cut over. Sacramento 80 through SF, 152 to Gilroy, or 41/46 to Paso Robles are good choices.

We can plan timed stops every 2 hours for rest and allow anyone to catch up. Give us a rough schedule and we'll see what we can link. Even if we just get one leg with a large group of 914's, that would be a sight to see and great photo op! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

[Porsche Rescue]

I think Jeff Bowlsby's suggestion of Elk Grove is about as far as we can get on Thursday. The decision on crossing over on 152 to Gilroy or 41/46 to Paso Robles should be based on what is best for connecting with your group. Seems like leaving Elk Grove at 8 am Friday and meeting you in Gilroy about 10 works. What would the timing be if we met in Paso Robles?