Michigan to Reno trip

An interesting story about Winnemucca, NV 45 years ago when it was just a wide spot in the road. I was headed westbound and stopped for fuel late in
the evening. I asked where I could stop and put up my tent for the night. They sent be to a city campground that was nothing more that a patch of
grass a couple of blocks south. No one was there so I got out my sleeping bag and went to sleep for the night. When I woke up the next morning in
the daylight, I discovered that I was parked and sleeping on a city baseball diamond. The camp ground was another block south.
--
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
 
Sandra,
Too much traffic and not enough lanes and many large trucks that and will
take the lane that your in and push you out of the way. I haven't been
there since 2014 as I have been using a much higher route as I stated.
Avoid during typical rush hour times or real early in the morning. Our
first trip thru the area with 4 coaches was a real treat. I am told that
there is bypass, but I have not seen it. Maybe Hal Kalding will post as he
runs that area a lot.

J.R. Wright
GMC Great Laker
GMC Eastern States
GMCMHI
TZE Zone Restorations
78 Buskirk Custom 30' Stretch
75 Avion (Under going Frame up Restoration)

> John, please tell us why I10 El Paso can be trouble, high traffic and
> dangerous. We plan to go through El Paso on I10.
>
> Sandra Price
>

>
> > I go from Midland, MI to Tucson and back twice a year, 14 trip so far.
> It
> > is 2163 miles each way and take me 5 1/2 days as I only do 348 to 427
> miles
> > a day.
> >
> > First leg is from Midland to Niles where stay at our GMC friends which
> is a
> > 200 miles ( 4.5 hours). Second leg is from Niles to just west of St
> Louis
> > where we stay at the St Louis West KOA which is on route 66. I94 to I80
> to
> > I57 to I70 to I44 total leg is408 miles to the KOA near 6 flags exit.
> >
> > Second leg is from St Louis to Just east of Tulsa at Claremore, OK 350
> > miles I44 also the way on to the exit.
> >
> > Third leg is from Tulsa(Claremore) to Amarillo, TX at 391 miles I44 to I
> 40
> >
> > The 4th leg it Amarillo to Las Cruces NM. I27 to texas 60 to Clovis, NM
> > then 70 to Roswell then a small climb up to Ruidos and down the hill to
> > Alamagordo then 70 across White Sands and over the pass to Las Cruces.
> The
> > climb from white sands to Las Cruces is not that bad with only the last
> > mile or so to be a taller grade. All in all a much easier trip than
> going
> > up and across thru Colorado.
> >
> > The last leg is 271miles and will put you at the KOA about 2 to 3 PM.
> >
> > We stay at KOA because we know what we are getting in facilities.
> >
> > This is how we do it, enjoy your trip. El Paso I10 can be trouble and
> high
> > traffic area and dangerous.
> >
> > J.R. Wright
> > GMC Great Laker
> > GMC Eastern States
> > GMCMHI
> > TZE Zone Restorations
> > 78 Buskirk Custom 30' Stretch
> > 75 Avion (Under going Frame up Restoration)
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Mar 16, 2018 at 1:29 PM, Matt Colie

> >

> > > > If you go I-70 from Denver west you should be aware that there are
> > chain
> > > laws this time of year.
> > > > Yesterday it was a high of 60 deg in Denver but there was 6 inches of
> > > snowfall in the mountains on I-70 in the ski areas.
> > > > I live here and would not recommend using I-70 this time of year in
> the
> > > mountains with a GMC. Weather can quickly change.
> > > >
> > > > I carry chains in the winter but I haven't used them since I had my
> GMC
> > > in Michigan 1981-1984 and one time in Shasta, CA at Thanksgiving time
> > when
> > > > I had to get up an icy grade.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Emery Stora
> > > > 77 Kingsley
> > > > Frederick, CO
> > >
> > > Richard,
> > >
> > > If you want to add chains to the list of stuff you carry, call Dale
> > > Frahm. When we talked once, he had a set that he was trying to sell.
> > >
> > > Matt
> > > --
> > > Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
> > > Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
> > > OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
> > > SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
> > >
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I am considering going way south: Michigan to Albuquerque to Las Vegas to Reno area. My mapping program shows only ~350 mile difference in that route
vs. direct. I am willing to spend an extra long day to do that if we can possibly avoid significant weather. So now we have at least 3 different
routes to take. Of course we will have to make a last minute determination when we leave and play it by ear as we go. Fortunate that we will have 10
days to get there if I can get my act together and we leave on time.

So far I have learned a lot during this thread about websites I never knew about, routes to take and weather this time of year. Thanks for all the
input from everyone.

Should be fun if I can keep the old girl running.
--
Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com


Coop Roller Cam 455, Howell TBI + EBL, 3.42 FD, Quadra Bag, Macerator, Manny Tranny etc.
 
Thanks, John. Maybe we can find a GE bypass.

Sandra

> Sandra,
> Too much traffic and not enough lanes and many large trucks that and will
> take the lane that your in and push you out of the way. I haven't been
> there since 2014 as I have been using a much higher route as I stated.
> Avoid during typical rush hour times or real early in the morning. Our
> first trip thru the area with 4 coaches was a real treat. I am told that
> there is bypass, but I have not seen it. Maybe Hal Kalding will post as he
> runs that area a lot.
>
> J.R. Wright
> GMC Great Laker
> GMC Eastern States
> GMCMHI
> TZE Zone Restorations
> 78 Buskirk Custom 30' Stretch
> 75 Avion (Under going Frame up Restoration)
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 16, 2018 at 4:33 PM, Sandra Price

>
> > John, please tell us why I10 El Paso can be trouble, high traffic and
> > dangerous. We plan to go through El Paso on I10.
> >
> > Sandra Price
> >

> >
> > > I go from Midland, MI to Tucson and back twice a year, 14 trip so far.
> > It
> > > is 2163 miles each way and take me 5 1/2 days as I only do 348 to 427
> > miles
> > > a day.
> > >
> > > First leg is from Midland to Niles where stay at our GMC friends which
> > is a
> > > 200 miles ( 4.5 hours). Second leg is from Niles to just west of St
> > Louis
> > > where we stay at the St Louis West KOA which is on route 66. I94 to
> I80
> > to
> > > I57 to I70 to I44 total leg is408 miles to the KOA near 6 flags exit.
> > >
> > > Second leg is from St Louis to Just east of Tulsa at Claremore, OK 350
> > > miles I44 also the way on to the exit.
> > >
> > > Third leg is from Tulsa(Claremore) to Amarillo, TX at 391 miles I44 to
> I
> > 40
> > >
> > > The 4th leg it Amarillo to Las Cruces NM. I27 to texas 60 to Clovis,
> NM
> > > then 70 to Roswell then a small climb up to Ruidos and down the hill
> to
> > > Alamagordo then 70 across White Sands and over the pass to Las Cruces.
> > The
> > > climb from white sands to Las Cruces is not that bad with only the last
> > > mile or so to be a taller grade. All in all a much easier trip than
> > going
> > > up and across thru Colorado.
> > >
> > > The last leg is 271miles and will put you at the KOA about 2 to 3 PM.
> > >
> > > We stay at KOA because we know what we are getting in facilities.
> > >
> > > This is how we do it, enjoy your trip. El Paso I10 can be trouble and
> > high
> > > traffic area and dangerous.
> > >
> > > J.R. Wright
> > > GMC Great Laker
> > > GMC Eastern States
> > > GMCMHI
> > > TZE Zone Restorations
> > > 78 Buskirk Custom 30' Stretch
> > > 75 Avion (Under going Frame up Restoration)
> > >
> > >
> > > On Fri, Mar 16, 2018 at 1:29 PM, Matt Colie

> > >

> > > > > If you go I-70 from Denver west you should be aware that there are
> > > chain
> > > > laws this time of year.
> > > > > Yesterday it was a high of 60 deg in Denver but there was 6 inches
> of
> > > > snowfall in the mountains on I-70 in the ski areas.
> > > > > I live here and would not recommend using I-70 this time of year in
> > the
> > > > mountains with a GMC. Weather can quickly change.
> > > > >
> > > > > I carry chains in the winter but I haven't used them since I had my
> > GMC
> > > > in Michigan 1981-1984 and one time in Shasta, CA at Thanksgiving time
> > > when
> > > > > I had to get up an icy grade.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Emery Stora
> > > > > 77 Kingsley
> > > > > Frederick, CO
> > > >
> > > > Richard,
> > > >
> > > > If you want to add chains to the list of stuff you carry, call Dale
> > > > Frahm. When we talked once, he had a set that he was trying to sell.
> > > >
> > > > Matt
> > > > --
> > > > Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
> > > > Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
> > > > OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
> > > > SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
> > > >
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > GMCnet mailing list
> > > > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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> > > >
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.....Thanks, John. Maybe we can find a GE bypass ......

There are two ways to bypass.

Going West on i10 or 180, take the 375, Joe Battle exit North. Big wide great drive, rejoins i10 North of downtown.
It does climb over Franklin Mtn. pretty steep but a beautiful drive.
Should be no problem for your big SOB.

Another choice starts same but then before Franklin mtn turn right, North on US 54, Gateway Blvd. Then 1st exit is KenWorthy,
turn left under freeway to continue due North on FM3255 into New Mexico. Where it becomes 213 for 2 miles and you turn
left, West on 404 for about 8 miles before it also rejoins i10 just into NM, 25 miles to Las Cruces, 275 to Tucson.

Years since I did either of these. And then it was all way out from town and no gas. Should have grown up by now.
Plenty of stations in Las Cruces. And campground in Deming. Used to be several GMC owners South of Deming toward Mexico.

--
Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
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> I am considering going way south: Michigan to Albuquerque to Las Vegas to Reno area. My mapping program shows only ~350 mile difference in that
> route vs. direct. I am willing to spend an extra long day to do that if we can possibly avoid significant weather. So now we have at least 3
> different routes to take. Of course we will have to make a last minute determination when we leave and play it by ear as we go. Fortunate that we
> will have 10 days to get there if I can get my act together and we leave on time.
>
> So far I have learned a lot during this thread about websites I never knew about, routes to take and weather this time of year. Thanks for all
> the input from everyone.
>
> Should be fun if I can keep the old girl running.

Richard, If you do take that route the weather will be perfect on I-80 or I-70/US50 and it will heavy rain or snow in ABQ. I would plan and take the
route that wanted and make changes if the weather forecast or conditions dictates it.

Have a great trip.
--
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
 
Thanks, Don.

Haven't seen you in a while. How are you?

Sandra and Bob

> > I am considering going way south: Michigan to Albuquerque to Las Vegas
> to Reno area. My mapping program shows only ~350 mile difference in that
> > route vs. direct. I am willing to spend an extra long day to do that if
> we can possibly avoid significant weather. So now we have at least 3
> > different routes to take. Of course we will have to make a last minute
> determination when we leave and play it by ear as we go. Fortunate that we
> > will have 10 days to get there if I can get my act together and we leave
> on time.
> >
> > So far I have learned a lot during this thread about websites I never
> knew about, routes to take and weather this time of year. Thanks for all
> > the input from everyone.
> >
> > Should be fun if I can keep the old girl running.
>
>
>
> Richard, If you do take that route the weather will be perfect on I-80 or
> I-70/US50 and it will heavy rain or snow in ABQ. I would plan and take the
> route that wanted and make changes if the weather forecast or conditions
> dictates it.
>
> Have a great trip.
> --
> Ken Burton - N9KB
> 76 Palm Beach
> Hebron, Indiana
>
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