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Old 10-23-2021, 05:38 AM   #21
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Marianne and Claude-

I stayed at the LaQuinta in Danbury once, about six years ago. I parked the coach and toad in the parking lot used by the attached restaurant, then stayed overnight in a room. It was a positive experience. I don't know their pet policy.

I have one concern I didn't have six years ago, and that is catalytic converter theft. Today I might consider paying for a room and staying in the coach to deter thieves- although they can be so quick I might not be awake in time! (Also, I'm not sure that a pajama-clad owner is the most menacing deterrent.) At a minimum, the room would give me a place to shower in the morning.

By the way, I checked with the Danbury LaQuinta staff before I booked the room. I didn't want to assume they would allow the coach and toad to be parked there overnight.
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Old 10-24-2021, 04:04 PM   #22
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Hi Mark -

Yes - We began looking at hotels in the Danbury area and the La Quinta does allow pets. Also checked out the location via Google Maps in satellite mode and saw the large parking area there. They have good reviews and an affordable price. I call that a win, win, win, win

Wow - did not even think about the catalytic converter. I know that box trucks and larger vehicles are a prime target. If it is not super freezing cold, maybe we should follow your advice.

Thanks again for your input.

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Old 11-13-2021, 07:30 AM   #23
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Marianne and Claude-

One more thought...

Everyone and his brother drives to Florida the week between Christmas and New Years. Traffic along I-95 can be stop-and-go in the two-lane sections, such as you'll find in South Carolina. If you can, avoid traveling that week.

In any case, enjoy your first Winter away!
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Old 11-14-2021, 10:04 AM   #24
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Recently returned from Lubec, ME. Our new preferred route to and from Maine is I-84 west to Scranton, then I-81 south as far as you want. You can head SE over to I-95 at Roanoke. This route will take you around all the headache and hassle of congested I-95 corridor traffic. If you want to stop in DC area a while, there are some nice CGs in Virginia within an hour from DC. There are plenty of places to lot-dock for free along the route. Our preferred is Cracker Barrel. We’ve stayed at dozens of them and never been told we couldn’t stay. All you need is a way to charge your battery, or have a big bank. Although the route is longer in mileage, we’ve found it to be faster to destination. As others have posted, don’t de-winterize until you get to destination. Take a couple of Reliance 7gal fresh water jugs in the rig. We’ve done this in cold weather with just one jug for five days on the road (and a case of bottled water). Have a nice trip.
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We've done that a few times, Maine to Florida, we just stay in hotels the first few nights. Usually we go late February through April (5-6 weeks). Our rig fits perfectly in two parking spaces, we just leave it hooked up and try to park under a light.
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We travel from PA to Phoenix each January in our 2108DS MM. I leave the trailer winterized the first and maybe second night. I keep 5 gal collapseable jugs for water. We use RV antifreeze from the jug to 'flush' the toilet until i get south enough >32deg then hook up the water lines (normally Memphis, TN latitude) from the campgrounds and flush the water system. I try to use the LP for the furnace to not only heat the inside but also the tanks below the floor (my MM is Expeditionary and Multi-Season). Hope this helps.

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