Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Sunline RV Forum
Sunline User Photos

Go Back   Sunline Coach Owner's Club > Travel Forums > Directions & Routes
Click Here to Login

Join Sunline Club Forums Today


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 03-01-2021, 07:00 PM   #1
Senior Member
 
Tinstaafl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 328
SUN #10986
Tinstaafl is an unknown quantity at this point
Free boondock near Richmond, VA?

Toying with the idea of a trip from PA to Myrtle Beach. This would be the first non-local trip ever with our T-1950.

As a noob, I think it might be a good idea to break that long of a run with an overnight stay along the way. According to Google, Richmond would be about the halfway point.

Anyone have a recommendation for an easy-access [free] place to get a few z's in that general area?

Also, thinking that it would be a good idea to make the trip mid-week, rather than the weekend--logic being that in the event of any problems, it'd be much easier to find service available. Am I off-base with that?
__________________

__________________
Tinstaafl is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-18-2021, 10:33 AM   #2
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Maine
Posts: 160
SUN #379
2beagles
We've stayed at the Flying J in Ruther Glen in the past. They're very receptive to overniters. We always make at least one purchase in addition to filling the gas tank.
__________________

__________________
Chris & Tara
Ben & Jerry (The 2 Beagles)

2017 F-150 Crew Cab
2003 2570
2beagles is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-18-2021, 01:02 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
Tinstaafl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 328
SUN #10986
Tinstaafl is an unknown quantity at this point
Thanks! Yes, it would be pretty rude not to spend a few bucks at the place.

I spoke with a nice young lady at a Cracker Barrel in Ashland who said we'd be very welcome there. It's good to have more than one option, particularly personal recommendations.
__________________
Tinstaafl is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-19-2021, 03:36 AM   #4
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: New York
Posts: 12
SUN #11033
candj is an unknown quantity at this point
We have not used that one ,but Cracker Barrel’s are great places to overnight. We usually arrive in time for a late supper then just get some rest and take off in the morning.
__________________
candj is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-21-2021, 11:00 AM   #5
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Delaware
Posts: 103
SUN #3038
johnmanna is an unknown quantity at this point
We have also stayed at both. Yoy can get a grate dinner or breakfast also at them
__________________
johnmanna is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-19-2021, 11:00 AM   #6
Senior Member
 
Tinstaafl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 328
SUN #10986
Tinstaafl is an unknown quantity at this point
As a followup, we survived the trip without incident--a round trip of about 1100 miles.

We stayed overnight at the Ashland Cracker Barrel (exit 92) both on the way down and returning. Part of the parking lot runs along a wooded ravine with a small creek; that was the view from our door. On the other side of the ravine, not visible through the trees, is a Walmart Supercenter. Pretty sure we could have stayed there, but it wouldn't have been nearly as pleasant.

On the way out of the parking lot to get back onto 95, there's a gas station you can easily pull just about any size rig into to fill up.

I give the location five stars.
__________________
Tinstaafl is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2021, 03:03 PM   #7
Moderator
 
JohnB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Ohio
Posts: 12,632
SUN #89
JohnB is on a distinguished road
Hi Tin,

Thanks for reporting back. We, and the camper, will make it into that area some day in the future. I have a bunch of work buddies who live in the area to visit.

John
__________________

__________________
Current Sunlines: 2004 T310SR, 2004 T1950, 2004 T2475, 2007 T2499, 2004 T317SR
Prior Sunlines: 2004 T2499 - Fern Blue
2005 Ford F350 Lariat, 6.8L V10 W/ 4.10 rear axle, CC, Short Bed, SRW. Reese HP trunnion bar hitch W/ HP DC

Google Custom Search For Sunline Owners Club
JohnB is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
2003 Solaris T-310SR SE, Richmond, VA Hurricane95 Sunlines For Sale 4 07-09-2010 07:57 AM
Camping near cabelas, hamburg PA deerslayer General Campground Discussions 2 08-20-2008 06:13 PM
New members from near Pittsburgh, PA kathyh Introduce Yourself 10 02-24-2008 07:48 AM
How many Sunlines are near you? DF5.4 Sunline Community 30 01-05-2008 11:14 AM
2003 Solaris SR T-310SR, Richmond, VA Hurricane95 Classifieds Archive 0 10-21-2007 08:45 AM


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sunline RV or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:28 AM.


×