Travel Advice??

[Brocky]

Now that we have taken Larry's 300+ Rebuild topic totally OFF TOPIC, let's start one for continuing our thoughts.

Bob Mowermen is thinking in the right direction about renting a 4 person (F-350-450) camper. I have no idea of the cost, but, depending on how much you plan on using it, on a per trip basis it should be cheaper than owning one?? And definitely easier than the hassle of motel rooms with pets. The best part is when you are ready to stop, all your need to find is a wide spot!! A camp ground is only necessary when you want to spend several days in one place.

We have done several of the national parks on a drive thru basis and that sized camper will work a lot better than the big bus style. 

Alaska: We did it on a motel basis, BUT the towns with a motel are 100 miles apart!! So you had to stop at 5-6 PM to get a room or else try to find one after 7 PM. All their main highways have pull over areas (some with permeant outhouses) where you can park overnight. Depending on how long a trip you want to make, look into a camper on a one way basis. Fly or take the ferry the other way. We took the ferry from Bellingham Wash to Haines AK and were on the ground the rest of the way. Including Jasper and Banff Canadian National parks, where I walked on a glacier. To plan a trip to Alaska, purchase to book Mileposts. This is the bible!!! It lists everything from sightseeing to museums to road construction. 

Australia: We were on the two week 2015 ATHS Down Under Tour. This was a great mix of truck shows and private collections with a lot of tourist sights included. With a combination of air and bus transportation, and high dollar hotels and restaurants. To do it again I would rent a car, eat in pubs, and stay at motels. This trip was planned by Stephanie Vanatta, the daughter of ATHS past president John Vanatta, With her expertise as a travel agent and her father's truck connections it was a great trip. With the Aussie members we have here on BMT  plus some visits to this website: https://www.hcvc.com.au/forum/index you can obtain introductions to many museums and private collections. Also include New Zealand as there is a big collection over there. 

[mowerman]

Excellent,, thanks for that ,,, lately around here people are air b and b ing thier campers as little as 85 bucks a day off season… I told Mrs mower if you could find a freight liner,,, I would drive it all over the place without crying