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Hi RVWiz!
The cost to ferry an RV from Washington to Sitka is around $60 per foot, pertaining to the overall length of the RV. It would be almost double that cost to go Cross-Gulf to Whittier. That doesn’t include the fare for each person in the RV.
There are a few options for accommodations, ranging from sleeping in a tent on the top side, to sleeping in a sleeping bag in the solarium, up to 2 or 4 person rooms with a bathroom. Due to Coast Guard safety regulations, passengers are not allowed to go the their cars or RVs while underway.Here’s a link to the fare tables:
Today was quite a day, I met some great folks, and checked out some interesting vendors and exhibitors.
I attended an interesting seminar about towing safety, since I intend to start towing my car, hopefully soon.
So far, the rally has been great! Plenty of new models to look at, and some used RVs as well.
There are also plenty of exhibitors, as well as an on-site Camping World store in the exhibitors tent.
The seminars are interesting, there are quite a few to choose from at any given time, covering a lot of topics relating to RVing.The rally also offers a great opportunity for boondocking, although we opted for a 30 amp power hookup. We arrived in Phoenix a day early to top off the fresh water tank, and completely empty the black and grey water tanks.
They have day passes for $10 per day, unfortunately, it doesn’t cover seminars.
http://therally.com/information/day-pass/
The Rally Day Pass grants admission to the indoor and outdoor exhibitor areas only, admission to the seminars and evening entertainment are not included. Cost is $10 per day, per person and children 17 and under are free. Tickets are available only at the onsite day pass ticket gate and cannot be pre-ordered.
Day Pass hours:
Thursday February 26: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday February 27: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday February 28: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday March 1: 9:00 am – 3:00 pmIt looks like they have day passes for $10 per day, unfortunately, it doesn’t cover seminars.
http://therally.com/information/day-pass/
The Rally Day Pass grants admission to the indoor and outdoor exhibitor areas only, admission to the seminars and evening entertainment are not included. Cost is $10 per day, per person and children 17 and under are free. Tickets are available only at the onsite day pass ticket gate and cannot be pre-ordered.
Day Pass hours:
Thursday February 26: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday February 27: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday February 28: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday March 1: 9:00 am – 3:00 pmThanks! I learned from that experience that if you have the time (months to travel), then you can really get around the country and cover a lot of mileage and see a lot of great sights. For the vacation RV’er with maybe 3 weeks to go camping and get back home in time for work, there’s so much to go out and see in our own regions, like going to Washington state, or Utah, for example from California. There’s a lot to enjoy, so that a cross country drive to the other end of the country wouldn’t be so necessary. On weekend trips, I may drive to a campground as much as 100 miles, or as little as 13 miles. Just depending on the occasion. If its just a relaxing weekend, then the local campgrounds in the hills away from the city are just fine to take off and arrive at on a Friday evening. If its a family event, or an invitation from friends, then 100 miles is ok.
I agree that there are so many distractions and safety hazards out there to be aware of (omg, i nearly ended that sentence with a preposition! (Lol)), so the nice shorter driving days really do help with being safe. It does drain you when there is so much to consider while driving a much bigger vehicle.
I mentioned that I had some side view cameras installed, because of a near miss one day coming home on the freeway. I was trying to change lanes to the right, and i had a little trouble seeing a Prius on my right. Fortunately, the driver of the Prius sped up to pass me, and then I was able to change lanes safely. The side view cameras are a great tool, using the mirrors primarily, and a quick glance to double check with the cameras. At night, with limited visibility, that could have turned out much worse.
I can’t wait to get back out there!
Safe and happy trails to you as well!
At a minimum, before each driving day, I’ll check the engine oil and fluids, tire condition and pressure, all the lights, the antennas, slides, potential projectile hazards (anything not bolted down), mirrors, windows (clean and closed), and it doesn’t hurt to do a walk around or two, to double check that the storage compartments are securely latched and locked, and that all equipment, cords and hoses are stowed, and the camp site is cleaned up.
