Trip down to Florida

[richard waters]

> I will go down to Florida next weekend. I may stop by visit Jim Bound's
> shop in Orlando. What I am asking here is if there's any warning driving
> condition from Louisville, Ky. to Orlando, Fl? I am concern about hills in
> Tenn, or somewhere like that?
> I hope my coach will make it?
> All the rest of you have fun in Rayne!
>
> Ted
> 76 Palm Beach
> Louisville, Ky.

Ted,
I just drove down there in a car a few weeks ago. I don't
think there is anything to worry about on I-75 with your
GMC. I-75 is pretty flat. In fact I was surprised that it was
so flat. Going through the mountains was a non event as
far as I was concerned.

This past trip was the first time I had driven to Florida in
almost 30 years. I go almost every year, but I fly my own
plane down there. The last time I drove down there, I-75
didn't exist!

You shouldn't have any problems. Now on the other hand
if you were driving where there are real mountains, like in
Colorado, it might be different.
Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI

 

[bob mclaughlin]

Ted,
You should never worry about mountains in your GMC. In my 14 years in my PB
with a standard 3.07 gear ratio, I've been all over the Rockies (up to 8%
grades) with plenty of power. Use second gear if it pulls down below 40-45
mph and even first gear if desired. Use second and first for braking as
well. I've been through the Northeast U.S. as well and I don't think there
is anything as steep and long as a number of places in the Rockies. Enjoy
the trip.
Bob McLaughlin

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-gmcmotorhome
[mailtowner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of Richard Waters
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 12:45 PM
To: gmcmotorhome
Subject: Re: GMC: Trip down to Florida

> I will go down to Florida next weekend. I may stop by visit Jim
Bound's
> shop in Orlando. What I am asking here is if there's any warning driving
> condition from Louisville, Ky. to Orlando, Fl? I am concern about hills
in
> Tenn, or somewhere like that?
> I hope my coach will make it?
> All the rest of you have fun in Rayne!
>
> Ted
> 76 Palm Beach
> Louisville, Ky.

Ted,
I just drove down there in a car a few weeks ago. I don't
think there is anything to worry about on I-75 with your
GMC. I-75 is pretty flat. In fact I was surprised that it was
so flat. Going through the mountains was a non event as
far as I was concerned.

This past trip was the first time I had driven to Florida in
almost 30 years. I go almost every year, but I fly my own
plane down there. The last time I drove down there, I-75
didn't exist!

You shouldn't have any problems. Now on the other hand
if you were driving where there are real mountains, like in
Colorado, it might be different.
Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI

 

[john szalay]

>Hi GMCers!
>
> I will go down to Florida next weekend. I may stop by visit Jim Bound's
>shop in Orlando. What I am asking here is if there's any warning driving
>condition from Louisville, Ky. to Orlando, Fl? I am concern about hills in
>Tenn, or somewhere like that?
> I hope my coach will make it?
> All the rest of you have fun in Rayne!
>
>Ted
>76 Palm Beach
>Louisville, Ky.
>

TED
Not a problem made the trip last year in our coach, the only mountain
is Mt Eagle ( SP) in tenn, and our GMC handled that with ease.
The other problem is the Atlanta traffic. and the Nashville traffic
try to make those an off rushhour goal...

John & Brenda Szalay
Louisville Ky.

 

[david l greenberg]

> Hi GMCers!
>
> I will go down to Florida next weekend. I may stop by visit Jim
> Bound's
> shop in Orlando. What I am asking here is if there's any warning
> driving
> condition from Louisville, Ky. to Orlando, Fl? I am concern about
> hills in
> Tenn, or somewhere like that?
> I hope my coach will make it?
> All the rest of you have fun in Rayne!
>
> Ted
> 76 Palm Beach
> Louisville, Ky.
Ted,

If you encounter any problems and think I may be of some help call me
800-827-9989 Mon thru Wed next week or 561-262-0233 after hours.

Happy Trails,

David Lee Greenberg
GMC Motorhome Registry
Dedicated To The Preservation Of The GMC Classic!
www.gmcss.com/registry.htm

 

[philip l. stewart]

Ted,
Depending on the time of day (late afternoon's the worse) you will probably
encounter a back up in the east bound lanes of I-24 at the Tennessee River
Bridge west of Chattanooga. Its down to one lane now. You can exit several
points before reaching the bridge and continue your trip east along old route
41 which parallels the interstate. Don't sweat the climb and decent over
Monteagle Mountain. "S" drive on the transmission selector will handle either
direction just fine. Also plan to fill up at the Wildwood, GA. exit just west
of Chattanooga or any of the exits on I-75 south of Chattanooga in North GA.
87 octane was going for about $1.35 at some of the gas stations there last week
but its probably up some from that this week. GA sales tax is about 12 cents
less than TN's, IIRCC. Enjoy your trip.
Phil Stewart
'76 Transmode, TN

> Hi GMCers!
>
> I will go down to Florida next weekend. I may stop by visit Jim Bound's
> shop in Orlando. What I am asking here is if there's any warning driving
> condition from Louisville, Ky. to Orlando, Fl? I am concern about hills in
> Tenn, or somewhere like that?
> I hope my coach will make it?
> All the rest of you have fun in Rayne!
>
> Ted
> 76 Palm Beach
> Louisville, Ky.

 

[nate chase]

Nelson,
Then I'll bet you'll be there to, eh?

Nate 75GB Omaha

>>

Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 16:45:45 EST
From: F25CCapt
Subject: Re: GMC: Trip down to Florida

Jim Bounds plans to be in Rayne next
week so you might want to plan
accordingly.

 

[nate chase]

Nelson,
Nope, not me... can't afford it after
the renovation, the 3.55 differential
and now the new EKE sensor. I think the
Sweat Lodge needs new carpet worse than
it need's Rayne at this present point in
it's resurrection. I may try to catch a
rally one of these days and see if Jimmy
can do my windshields though.
Hope you guys enjoy yourself...

Nate '75GB (Happy St. Panty's Day!)
Omaha

>>

Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 14:24:21 EST
From: F25CCapt
Subject: Re: GMC: Trip down to Florida

That's the plan, but there is still a
lot of work to be done. We won't be
early. Is the Sweat Lodge going to make
an appearance there?

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