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Aaron Cox
post Aug 2 2006, 10:43 AM
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and i am flat towing... so that limits me to what... 70mph max?

have rockstar drinks. will drive endlessly LOL
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post Aug 2 2006, 10:49 AM
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I ment to post about you flat towing...sorry.

That really makes it near impossible for you to do the scenic route. Iffen everyone else decides to go see the sights, i'll take the fwy with ya.
You are going to be on a grade 90% of the way there. Hope your vehicle (and your pocketbook) is powerful enough to tow the grades at 70 mph.
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post Aug 2 2006, 10:54 AM
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truck and tow rig will make it fine....

worried about keepin up with you guys without getting a ticket....
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post Aug 2 2006, 10:59 AM
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post Aug 2 2006, 11:05 AM
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QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Aug 2 2006, 09:54 AM) *

truck and tow rig will make it fine....

worried about keepin up with you guys without getting a ticket....



Your only real worries lie in Califorina. Once you hit the Nevada border, trucks and trailers have the same speedlimit as passenger cars.

Toast... you forgot the necessary stop in Beaver

Beaver, Utah!!!

gas stops are available in Beaver, you just got to watch the fumes! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
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post Aug 2 2006, 11:06 AM
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so there isnt a different speed limit in nevada/utah for trucks w/ trailers?

right on....

Beaver Fumes... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif)
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post Aug 2 2006, 11:07 AM
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We (wife and I) Dana and his wife and friends can not leave until Friday. Need to work on Thursday... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Aug 2 2006, 11:08 AM
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i am not part of your caravan, but i am an experienced road tripper (especially from denver to LA).
did someone say they needed .02 ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

the so cal group should set their sites on making it to mesquite thursday night. it's just a little bit further than vegas, the rooms are quite a bit cheaper, and it puts you closer to moab the next morning.

now back to your reguarly scheduled program (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Aug 2 2006, 11:11 AM
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so there isnt a different speed limit in nevada/utah for trucks w/ trailers?

right on....

Beaver Fumes... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif)

Man, that place is filthy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) Filthy Beaver.

Aaron, there is not a seperate speed limit for trucks or trailers in Ut, Nv, Az. 75 mph, or posted speed limit!
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post Aug 2 2006, 11:12 AM
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so there isnt a different speed limit in nevada/utah for trucks w/ trailers?

right on....

Beaver Fumes... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif)



Nope, and once you are north of Vegas, the speedlimit goes to 75 all the way to the Moab exit. (with a few exceptions, watch your speed when we go through the corner of Arizona and on the down hill section going into St. George Utah)

I used to drive this stretch every weekend when I was moving from Denver to Vegas. As Toast said, there is a stretch between Salinas? and Green River that is about 110 miles with no services. Other than that, there is not any problems with finding gas stations...
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post Aug 2 2006, 11:14 AM
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Forgot to add: I'll pass on the scenic route. Besides, I've seen dirt before -- it's just so ... dirty. Maybe we 4 (Slits, Toast, AA, Me) should blitz out thursday afternoon, stop in mesquite, head out early AM to make it there roughly at 1? Or we can stay in Vegas, wait for Joe Sharp and Linda, then head out. I wonder how zombified they will be after a full night's driving though.
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post Aug 2 2006, 11:16 AM
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i register for classes on the aug 7th, so then i will know what class times dictate how early i can leave on that thursday....

sounds like we gotta find a place to crash on thursday night in vegas/mesquite
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post Aug 2 2006, 11:16 AM
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i am not part of your caravan, but i am an experienced road tripper (especially from denver to LA).
did someone say they needed .02 ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

the so cal group should set their sites on making it to mesquite thursday night. it's just a little bit further than vegas, the rooms are quite a bit cheaper, and it puts you closer to moab the next morning.

now back to your reguarly scheduled program (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)



Good idea, but Mesquite is only about a hour and fifteen min away from Vegas...

If you decide to go the Mesquite, look up the Oasis casino. Right off I15 on the Border. Thursday rates I believe are only $29.00 If anyone needs to crash in Vegas, let me know. I have a house that is unoccupied with two airmatresses and lots of rooms. Plenty of parking available behind the gate so your cars would be safe. Let me know...
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we need Joe/Linda/Thomas to chime in.

Joe is driving or towing?
Howard - what works for you? *Nevermind - you are retired. you have nothing going on LOL*
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post Aug 2 2006, 11:18 AM
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QUOTE(Brando @ Aug 2 2006, 10:14 AM) *

Forgot to add: I'll pass on the scenic route. Besides, I've seen dirt before -- it's just so ... dirty. Maybe we 4 (Slits, Toast, AA, Me) should blitz out thursday afternoon, stop in mesquite, head out early AM to make it there roughly at 1? Or we can stay in Vegas, wait for Joe Sharp and Linda, then head out. I wonder how zombified they will be after a full night's driving though.

Actually Brandon, you will be very suprized how wired you will be after that long of a drive! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t2.gif) Just try to get a normal's night sleep the night before. It geatly helps!
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post Aug 2 2006, 11:19 AM
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But it's also another hour and fifteen closer to UT.

Have we been calculating these drive times based on 65mph or the more realisitic 80-85mph we'll be doing?

QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Aug 2 2006, 10:17 AM) *
we need Joe/Linda/Thomas to chime in.

Joe is driving or towing?
Howard - what works for you? *Nevermind - you are retired. you have nothing going on LOL*

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brandon, with your tires, that is like 4000 rpm..consistent. factor in some cooling down breaks then for your oil temp....
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post Aug 2 2006, 11:23 AM
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Good idea, but Mesquite is only about a hour and fifteen min away from Vegas...

If you decide to go the Mesquite, look up the Oasis casino. Right off I15 on the Border. Thursday rates I believe are only $29.00 If anyone needs to crash in Vegas, let me know. I have a house that is unoccupied with two airmatresses and lots of rooms. Plenty of parking available behind the gate so your cars would be safe. Let me know...


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Right on WRX!!!!
The next stop past Misquite is St. George I believe. But the Virgin River is scary to drive through at night if you have never done it before! Besides, for the virgin drivers going through that area, it sure would be a site for them to see in the daytime! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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In my expierance, it takes 6 hours to get from Vegas to Grand Junction, Colorado. I would guess that you are looking at 6-7 hours given an average speed of 80mph.

just a guess...
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post Aug 2 2006, 11:25 AM
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QUOTE(TROJANMAN @ Aug 2 2006, 10:08 AM) *

i am not part of your caravan, but i am an experienced road tripper (especially from denver to LA).
did someone say they needed .02 ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

the so cal group should set their sites on making it to mesquite thursday night. it's just a little bit further than vegas, the rooms are quite a bit cheaper, and it puts you closer to moab the next morning.

now back to your reguarly scheduled program (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Good idea, but Mesquite is only about a hour and fifteen min away from Vegas...

which should allow the cali group a little more rest before the vegas group meets up with them, or, an earlier departure to and arrival in moab. I just know that i like to get as far as i can on an outbound trip as possible so the next day is easier. plus, this allows the cali group to spend more time driving at nght, and more time driving in the morning (think cooler) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

maybe i should start a new thread and have it nailed? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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