***Official***81 is driving us to Montana Thread

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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
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  • DURPDURP Posts: 2,180
    Good decision. Road trips are great. Did the drive from Indianapolis to Edmonton and back last year.
    Should have some good scenery while driving through Montana. North/South Dakota not so much.


    North Dakota is cool in certain parts on 94 the badlands is awesome to stop and see. Got to see Buffalo's in the wild very cool.

    But you're right not much else to see. Montana was beautiful snowcap mountains. I never understood the phrase Big Sky Country till i saw it myself.

    Take plenty of pics along the way there is plenty of awesome views.
    My butt itches!
  • DURPDURP Posts: 2,180
    Good decision. Road trips are great. Did the drive from Indianapolis to Edmonton and back last year.
    Should have some good scenery while driving through Montana. North/South Dakota not so much.

    Boring ol' South Dakota

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    Okay, maybe just North Dakota (at least the parts I drove). I wanted to drive through the Badlands on my way back but just added too much time.

    I have some videos of sunset in the Badlands ND if anyone wants to check it out.

    Tat2dmike77 is the channel name.
    My butt itches!
  • I'm a TruckI'm a Truck Posts: 3,508
    :thumbup:
    81 wrote:
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  • That thing looks perfect
  • I'm a TruckI'm a Truck Posts: 3,508
    edited June 2012
    81 wrote:
    Sign me up.....

    I'm down for splitting gas and driving. My bladder can go a tank of gas, no problem. I'll offer up my truck, but it only sits too comfortable. Three isn't horrible, four would be miserable. :lol:
    Pretty sure you're gonna get punched by my wife in August. I apologize in advance.
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    81 wrote:
    Sign me up.....

    I'm down for splitting gas and driving. My bladder can go a tank of gas, no problem. I'll offer up my truck, but it only sits too comfortable. Three isn't horrible, four would be miserable. :lol:
    Pretty sure your gonna get punched by my wife in August. I apologize in advance.

    :lol::lol::lol:
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  • rpech'erpech'e Posts: 1,106
    rpech'e wrote:
    I'm driving from Minneapolis if anybody wants to carpool.
    When are you planning on leaving? I haven't decided if I am flying or driving yet.

    Would probably leave late friday or really early Saturday morning.
    I checked into flying and its pretty expensive. 500-600 hundred with 1-2 stops :shock:
  • perfectlefts14perfectlefts14 Posts: 2,030
    81 wrote:
    I'm up for a good road trip.

    might need a second bus for the chicago/milwaukee crew

    i wonder what one of those 15 passenger seat busses go for.
    You guys need one these:
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    :lol:
    Tell the captain
    'This boats not safe
    And we're drowning.'
  • kw18kw18 Posts: 3,909
    81 wrote:
    Sign me up.....

    I'm down for splitting gas and driving. My bladder can go a tank of gas, no problem. I'll offer up my truck, but it only sits too comfortable. Three isn't horrible, four would be miserable. :lol:

    I'm down for a roadtrip! I offer up my car -- it's a little hatchback, but the gas mileage is fantastic. Plus, I don't mind driving hours and hours on end down an desolate roadway ... I've driven to southern Illinois plenty of times! :lol:
    "Where's KW?"
    "Let's check Idaho."
  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    soo, thsoe that are interested....

    what sort of schedule are you on?

    i'm pretty flexible...and add a day or move a day around....but my gut reatcion was

    leave chicagoland early thrusday AM and drive all day...crash someplace and finish the drive up friday am....
    party in MT friday, sat and sunday....
    leave for home monday amish...and get home sometime on tuesday.


    i can leave a day earlier or come back a day later...but i would like to have plenty of time out there to party, and depending on the route...hit up the Presidents on the mountain
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  • rival.rival. Posts: 7,775
    81 wrote:
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    what are the hood dimensions?
  • rpech'erpech'e Posts: 1,106
    rpech'e wrote:
    I'm driving from Minneapolis if anybody wants to carpool.
    Shit yeah I'm in!

    Alright then keep in touch :D
  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    rival. wrote:
    81 wrote:
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    what are the hood dimensions?

    big enough to old a v8 i'd guess.
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  • I can make whatever is decided work. Let me know when and where to meet up
  • kw18kw18 Posts: 3,909
    81 wrote:
    I'm up for a good road trip.

    might need a second bus for the chicago/milwaukee crew

    i wonder what one of those 15 passenger seat busses go for.
    You guys need one these:
    374d1e7f.jpg
    :lol:

    :lol::lol::lol:
    "Where's KW?"
    "Let's check Idaho."
  • kw18kw18 Posts: 3,909
    81 wrote:
    soo, thsoe that are interested....

    what sort of schedule are you on?

    i'm pretty flexible...and add a day or move a day around....but my gut reatcion was

    leave chicagoland early thrusday AM and drive all day...crash someplace and finish the drive up friday am....
    party in MT friday, sat and sunday....
    leave for home monday amish...and get home sometime on tuesday.


    i can leave a day earlier or come back a day later...but i would like to have plenty of time out there to party, and depending on the route...hit up the Presidents on the mountain

    That's a pretty good plan ... you've thought this through! :shock: :lol:

    We should maybe find a campground to crash at ... I love camping, and it'd save some cash.
    "Where's KW?"
    "Let's check Idaho."
  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    check this shit out


    Seats: Captains Chair models can seat up to 9,
    Bench seat models can seat up to 12
    Fuel Economy: 19-22 MPG
    Fuel Type: Diesel
    Entertainment system: LCD Video Screen, X-Box 360 + Video Games and wireless headphones
    Stereo: CD player with iPod Support
    Cargo: Separate and secure cargo hold
    Note: most Sprinters have tow hitches.
    Vehicle Options: Cruise Control, Power Windows, Power Mirrors, Power Locks
    Miscellaneous: AC Power outlets (for laptops and cell phone adapters, etc.)


    9 person
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    12 person
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    edited June 2012
    kw18 wrote:
    81 wrote:
    soo, thsoe that are interested....

    what sort of schedule are you on?

    i'm pretty flexible...and add a day or move a day around....but my gut reatcion was

    leave chicagoland early thrusday AM and drive all day...crash someplace and finish the drive up friday am....
    party in MT friday, sat and sunday....
    leave for home monday amish...and get home sometime on tuesday.


    i can leave a day earlier or come back a day later...but i would like to have plenty of time out there to party, and depending on the route...hit up the Presidents on the mountain

    That's a pretty good plan ... you've thought this through! :shock: :lol:

    We should maybe find a campground to crash at ... I love camping, and it'd save some cash.



    as tour organizer....i'm calling dibs on the van to sleep in... :lol:

    i'd be down with camping....i have a nice sized tent, as well as misc gear....maybe we can borrow speedy's grill.
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  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 Posts: 12,632
    wow. it is a lot farther from PA than Wisconsin. according to google maps, 2,341 miles, 38 hours.

    maybe would check to see what would be the cheapest place to fly to within 300 miles.
  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    wow. it is a lot farther from PA than Wisconsin. according to google maps, 2,341 miles, 38 hours.

    maybe would check to see what would be the cheapest place to fly to within 300 miles.

    pretty much 90% cross country for you east coasters...... :shock:
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  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,564
    Fuck Montana
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 Posts: 12,632
    Fuck Montana


    haha!
  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 Posts: 12,632
    81 wrote:
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    wow. it is a lot farther from PA than Wisconsin. according to google maps, 2,341 miles, 38 hours.

    maybe would check to see what would be the cheapest place to fly to within 300 miles.

    pretty much 90% cross country for you east coasters...... :shock:


    looks like you could fly into Butte.........hehe....
  • I'm a TruckI'm a Truck Posts: 3,508
    81 wrote:
    kw18 wrote:
    81 wrote:
    soo, thsoe that are interested....

    what sort of schedule are you on?

    i'm pretty flexible...and add a day or move a day around....but my gut reatcion was

    leave chicagoland early thrusday AM and drive all day...crash someplace and finish the drive up friday am....
    party in MT friday, sat and sunday....
    leave for home monday amish...and get home sometime on tuesday.


    i can leave a day earlier or come back a day later...but i would like to have plenty of time out there to party, and depending on the route...hit up the Presidents on the mountain

    That's a pretty good plan ... you've thought this through! :shock: :lol:

    We should maybe find a campground to crash at ... I love camping, and it'd save some cash.



    as tour organizer....i'm calling dibs on the van to sleep in... :lol:

    i'd be down with camping....i have a nice sized tent, as well as misc gear....maybe we can borrow speedy's grill.
    I was just gonna suggest camping :thumbup:
  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    that nice shit comes with a price tag....ouch.....

    Vehicle Sprinter
    Start City Chicago, IL
    Pickup Date 09/27/12
    Pickup Time 09:00 AM
    End City Chicago, IL
    Dropoff Date 10/02/12
    Dropoff Time 5:00 PM
    Vehicle Rate 200.00
    Total Number of Days 6
    Rental Total 1,200.00
    Expected Mileage 3000
    Miles Included 1500
    Additional Miles 0.35/mile
    Mileage Over 1500
    Charge for mileage overage 525.00
    Taxable Subtotal $1,725.00
    Sales Tax 103.50
    Vehicle Licensing Fee 12.00
    County Tax 103.50
    Grand Total $1,944.00
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  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,564
    Im gonna pass...
    And wait till they play Saskatoon again!
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    81 wrote:
    Fuel Type: Diesel



    Just make sure diesel is readily available along the route you choose.
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,564
    If anyone needs a cooler for the road trip....
    Just feel free to STEAL mine.....
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 Posts: 12,632
    Im gonna pass...
    And wait till they play Saskatoon again!


    what about Cincy?
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