Long road trip to FL tips needed
02-10-2016 | 09:02 AM
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Long road trip to FL tips needed
Hi everyone,
Planning a big trip to the FL Keys in 6 weeks. I’l be pulling the boat(30 foot trailer) from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale. I’l be alone, leaving on a Friday pm Should pass by New York city around 10 pm and drive another hour or so before stopping for a nap. What do you experienced travellers do for the night? Hotels (leave the boat and Trailer unatended), Rest area shoulders (I see a lot of truckers there at night time - I can overnight in the cabin) Any other options? Time is on my side. I have to be in FL max on Monday morning. I have done that trip numerous times before without a boat behind and no stop with other drivers… Any tips or advices are welcomed
Thanks
Planning a big trip to the FL Keys in 6 weeks. I’l be pulling the boat(30 foot trailer) from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale. I’l be alone, leaving on a Friday pm Should pass by New York city around 10 pm and drive another hour or so before stopping for a nap. What do you experienced travellers do for the night? Hotels (leave the boat and Trailer unatended), Rest area shoulders (I see a lot of truckers there at night time - I can overnight in the cabin) Any other options? Time is on my side. I have to be in FL max on Monday morning. I have done that trip numerous times before without a boat behind and no stop with other drivers… Any tips or advices are welcomed
Thanks
02-10-2016 | 09:41 AM
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I would have basic tools, jacks, spare parts/tires for the trailer including packed bearings. I would stay at a hotel with a well lit parking lot, or if you stay in the boat/truck, stay in a well lit parking lot of say walmart. I wouldn't time it so that you are ready for a nap in a rough area.
