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kacekwl

(7,504 posts)
Sun Oct 31, 2021, 08:30 PM Oct 2021

Hey all, the wife and I are taking a RV trip soon

from northern Illinois to far northwest Montana to visit my son his wife and our granddaughter. Anyone here taken a similar trip and may know some sights to see and tips to make things go smooth. Looking for places to spend the night but I know most campgrounds and state parks are closed this time of year. Thanks in advance.

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Hey all, the wife and I are taking a RV trip soon (Original Post) kacekwl Oct 2021 OP
Harvest Hosts. cachukis Oct 2021 #1
Absolutely! nt Phoenix61 Oct 2021 #3
The sooner the better. There's bad weather possible any time after Sept. I'd pay attention ... marble falls Oct 2021 #2
Never take your eye off the weather... 2naSalit Oct 2021 #4
Thanks for the tips. kacekwl Oct 2021 #5
Wishing you a safe and fun-filled trip! Callalily Nov 2021 #6

marble falls

(62,047 posts)
2. The sooner the better. There's bad weather possible any time after Sept. I'd pay attention ...
Sun Oct 31, 2021, 08:42 PM
Oct 2021

... road conditions and weather. May be be snowbound in a motel for a couple of days.

The sooner, the better.

2naSalit

(92,669 posts)
4. Never take your eye off the weather...
Sun Oct 31, 2021, 09:13 PM
Oct 2021

First off.

There are some private places along the way and once you get into Montana, there are fishing access points along the Yellowstone River, which you would be following if on the Interstate. They are run by the state and many have camp grounds, you wont have water but they have vault toilets. Depends on what accommodations you need. Only buy groceries in cities.

USE A PAPER MAP or ATLAS. Do not rely on electronic mapping apps or devices, stay on paved roads that are on the paper map. US Hwys can be a good option in some places because the access is less limited. The campgrounds I mentioned are on the paper map.

Watch the national/regional weather for a few days to plan you drive days, don't get caught out in the middle of nowhere in a blizzard. Also, the wind is really stout out here so keep that in mind with your vehicle.

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