Welcome to California Ned !

Were not all as kooky as we might be depicted in the press.. :) BUT, we
are getting a record amount of rain this year, and creeks and rivers are
flowing and you should find things green and quite lovely on your road
trip !

I live in Santa Barbara, and was going to say that IF you were coming in
a Vanagon I could make some suggestions on what you could get away with,
in terms of camping. But since you are in a larger RV wanted to say that
this place is rather unfriendly to larger vehicles and parking, as a
result of laws targeting people living in vehicles on the streets.
Anything over 25' is on parking enforcement's radar, including Sprinters
as well, apparently due to their height ?

Nevertheless, as folks mentioned there are some good State campgrounds
above and below SB, and on the coast that will accommodate you.

Good Luck and have a safe trip !

-john

On 2/3/17 12:43 PM, Ned Savoie wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> My wife, 5 year old son and I are doing a road trip, and would love to get
> some advice on places to see, time needed, and any other words of wisdom.
> Unfortunately the VW's are going to have to stay home for this one.
>
> We are picking up a 25' RV in Chicago and we will have it for about 18
> days. We need to drop it off in Las Vegas. We are leaving Chicago on Feb
> 16, probably in the later afternoon, so not sure how far we will get that
> first day.
>
> My first thought was to head down to Nashville, Memphis, and then head
> towards Austin, but my wife thinks we may want to spend more time out in
> Arizona and the Grand Canyon and that those few extra days would be better
> spent further west.
>
> How long do you think we need at the Grand Canyon? Some itineraries say 10
> days. Is it going to be too cold to do a lot? What are must see attractions?
>
>  From the GC we will head to Southern Cal to spend a few days with family.
>  From there, my hope is to head north on RT 1 to Santa Barbara, and then
> head east across Death Valley (and hope our timing is right for the
> wildflower bloom). Finally, we'll head to Las Vegas to spend a day, and
> then return the truck.
>
> Any great places to camp around Santa Barbara and Las Vegas? Any advice
> will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Ned Savoie
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