Travelling Cross Country Solo!! (gift, cheaper, road trip, bring)

[RooCeleste]

La Quinta hotels are almost always dog-friendly without any additional fees.

[mikeyyc]

Originally Posted by illinoisphotographer

How did you zip tie the pads? Anything between the pad and the rotor would either cause a loss in braking power and/or more likely, melt the zip tie from the heat generated.

pads/shoes don't take bolts, they're pressure fit. Calipers are bolted on, but I don't believe they bolt "through" so passing a zip tie may not be an option.

[CGab]

Originally Posted by brightdoglover

AAA has brochures of dog-friendly motels/hotels.

I would purchase a AAA membership if you don't already have one. www.AAA.com they will come out, fill up your tank, change a tire, etc. That annual membership is cheap for what it includes! I also second not to sleep in your car! It's not safe for a single female. Either have money for a hotel or don't go!


I also recommend not driving to the point of exhaustion. Fall asleep accidents and deaths due to exhaustion from driving are now becoming the leading cause of car accidents. Get your rest!

[intelfan11315]

Sounds like fun, but I wouldn't worry too much about it. Driving in the US cross country is easy.

I do recommend driving during the day, not for safety but to see all the cool views and changes in landscape.

[James1202]

Originally Posted by lilacrose88

Hi, I am planning on driving cross country to move from Denver to the South this summer alone just with my dog. I am a middle aged female. Any advice?? I'm up for the challenge but a little nervous travelling by car so far alone. Is it safe to sleep in your car?

Whether or not it's safe to sleep in one's car depends on where the car is parked. It's okay to take a needed cat-nap but, as others have said, it's not particularly restful.

Denver to Atlanta is about a 25 hr. drive-time trip. I would make it a three or four day trip with a couple of 3-6 hrs. of "sightseeing" stops. I'd shoot for driving 8-12 and 2-6 each day, stopping some place around 6PM, spend 3 hrs. looking around, get a good night sleep, and do the same thing the next day.

I've moved x-country a number of times. I've done it like above; I've done it as non-stop as possible. Taking in the sights along the way is so much nicer. I've never done it with an animal. I wouldn't think it would be much different.

[convextech]

Originally Posted by lilacrose88

Is it safe to sleep in your car?

No.

Plan your trip ahead of time and look at reviews of roadside motels or stay in cities in a decent area.

[mikeyyc]

Single biggest piece of advice, if you want to see things - stay off the interstates where possible. The US Route system is still great, and far more interesting. Heck US 287 will take you from Denver to Dallas and from there the world is your oyster.

[eureka1]

Originally Posted by flyonpa

Keep your gas tank at least 1/2 full at all times.

Don't "Overdrive" take breaks ,

I would not suggest sleeping in the car, Not overly safe. Also very uncomfortable

Good answer^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[ss20ts]

I would not sleep in the car! If anything, I'd get a tent and air mattress and stay in state parks at the campground. They are safe. There's other people around including park rangers if there are any problems. There are many hotel chains that are pet friendly. I definitely don't think it's safe to sleep in one's car at rest areas or on the side of the road.

[IonRedline08]

Originally Posted by James1202

Whether or not it's safe to sleep in one's car depends on where the car is parked. It's okay to take a needed cat-nap but, as others have said, it's not particularly restful.

Denver to Atlanta is about a 25 hr. drive-time trip. I would make it a three or four day trip with a couple of 3-6 hrs. of "sightseeing" stops. I'd shoot for driving 8-12 and 2-6 each day, stopping some place around 6PM, spend 3 hrs. looking around, get a good night sleep, and do the same thing the next day.

I've moved x-country a number of times. I've done it like above; I've done it as non-stop as possible. Taking in the sights along the way is so much nicer. I've never done it with an animal. I wouldn't think it would be much different.

We just did it with our puggle, Riblet, and, other than having to make more stops than normal, and not being able to really go out at night, it wasn't different at all. In fact, the highlight of our trip was taking him to the grand canyon. It actually helped give my wife company in her car, as we drove seperate. She usually drove about 5-10 minutes ahead.. I would pull up to the rest area or gas station and walk him around while she went and took care of her business. The stops actually helped to refresh the both of us.

I also second the La Quintaa recommendation, most nights we stayed there, all good experiences.