monkycndo 0 #1 October 25, 2012 So, I am looking for some advice from folks that have done this trip in a large, gas guzzling vehicle. I will be driving Jerome the Motor Home from the Bay Area to Eloy for Nationals. Still haven't made up my mind if I want to take Highway 10 all the way from the LA area or drop down to Highway 8 going by way of the Salton Sea. My decision lies around not having to pull too many hills and get even poorer gas mileage than the 7.5mpg average Jerome gulps down. I know going by way of HWY 8 is a few miles longer, but if memory serves me, there are fewer hills between Yuma-Eloy on 8 compared to Indio-Eloy on 10. Any info/suggestions appreciated.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtiflyer 0 #2 October 25, 2012 Hills are pretty high and there a decent number of them. From what I recall there are not a lot of fuel stops either. There were a lot of closed down ones though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #3 October 25, 2012 I've been on Gasbuddy.com looking at fuel prices along the way and determining the best locations to fuel up. I like hitting Costco because they tend to have good prices and the Costco Amex card earns year end cash back.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,436 #4 October 25, 2012 Hi cndo, Well, by using I-8 you get this: http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2036 JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #5 October 25, 2012 If you had any balls you'd drive that thing to Fitzgerald. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #6 October 25, 2012 If you come down the I-5 I know a cool little DZ you could stop in for a jump and some lunch on the way to the I-8There are two major hills either way. Actually going out the 8 and back the 10 is probably easiest. But you still have Cajon Pass up to your old neighborhood or the Grapevine to deal with on the way back home. Hmmmmm.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #7 October 25, 2012 Grimmie, would love to stop and jump at your DZ again, but this is a power through and get it done drive. Taking I-15 would be too far out of the way and I have no want or need to see my old stomping grounds. It will be the Grapevine both ways. Current plan is I-5 to 210, then I-10 to at least Indio. Either turn south by Salton Sea to I-8, or just stay I-10 all the way. Going the Salton Sea route cuts the hilly portion east of Alpine if I took I-8 all the way from SD. It has been a while since I have driven either I-10 or I-8 through the desert. The north route saves about 30 miles, but I remember that being a hard hilly drive. The south route is longer, but IIRC, the hills are not as steep, just a long continuous haul. So, which do you suggest between the two plans? Either way, I'll be bypassing SD proper.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #8 October 25, 2012 Oh stop being such a girl and just drive will ya!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #9 October 25, 2012 That's not fair. I'm not wearing a prom dress this trip, so no disparaging remarks like that. 50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #10 October 25, 2012 Quote That's not fair. I'm not wearing a prom dress this trip, so no disparaging remarks like that. You and Krisanne competing? Can't help you with the drive, I've only ever done it on the 10You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #11 October 25, 2012 Sell the RV. The problems you encounter by not having one will cost less than problems you will encounter by keeping it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #12 October 25, 2012 Quote You and Krisanne competing? Keep your eye on "Something Shiny" in 4-way intermediate. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #13 October 25, 2012 Yuma to casa grande is pretty flat, except for that 1 mountain just outside of Yuma (theres another small hill after that but smaller and more gradual) I can't recall how hilly the Indio PHX ride is tho. I tend to remember that the more hill sections were from indio to perris (after you leave the highway) but I maybe wrong If you go via indio, take highway 85 that bypasses PHX and take you south to Gila Bend.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #14 October 25, 2012 Quote Quote You and Krisanne competing? Keep your eye on "Something Shiny" in 4-way intermediate. Cool Will do, and Good luck guys You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #15 October 25, 2012 Quote That's not fair. I'm not wearing a prom dress this trip, so no disparaging remarks like that. Too bad. I have all ten of my prom dresses here at Eloy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #16 October 26, 2012 Guess he will be the boy and you will be the girl then.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsisson 0 #17 October 26, 2012 Drop to I-8 and you avoid Phoenix all together... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigMark 1 #18 October 28, 2012 Check the winds... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 333 #19 October 28, 2012 I-8 will also take you past Jaques Andre Istel's (D-2) place in Felicity. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
