Episode 16: Dangerous Detours!

RVing from Tioga Pass outside of Yosemite National Park: RV Life Trip Planning adventures with road hazards, CAUTION signs, U-turns and alternate routes when things go wrong–

Listen to the full episode with full access to Show Notes & Resources at: RVWorkLifeBalance.com/rv-dangerous-detours/

- - - - - episode highlights - - - - -

• (00:01:16) RV Dangerous Detours
• (00:06:21) RV Life Trip Wizard 🧭 RV Safe Routing
• (00:09:30) SAFE RULE: Follow the semi-trucks 🚛
• (00:10:48) Emergency Plan #1 🚨Disconnect & Drive Away
• (00:20:16) Tioga Pass to Yosemite: ROAD CLOSED
• (00:24:00) RV Safe GPS Surprises 😱
• (00:37:27) Trip Planning: Where to go & How to get there
• (00:43:22) RV Work Life Balance: Off the beaten path

- - - - - RV DANGEROUS DETOURS - EPISODE SUMMARY - - - - -

Leaving Las Vegas, the plan was to sneak across CA-120 to Yosemite National Park over Memorial Day Weekend– thru the backdoor over Tioga Pass, to avoid the holiday traffic and crowds on the other side. Did we make it? Yes and No… 

This episode delves deep into the essence of RV life on the road: Embracing the unpredictable while finding adventure in the detours. From quirky overnight stays like the very retro (in a cool way!) Long Street Casino on the edge of Death Valley, to navigating flooded roads, snow and unforeseen route changes, we learned the importance of on-the-spot flexibility. 

Sometimes the most dangerous detours lead to the most memorable adventures, as we’ve learned, from West Coast to East Coast, and all roads in-between. From the mountains of California to the turnpikes of Pennsylvania, we’ve encountered twisty roads, roadblocks, and scary signs: ROAD CLOSED - LOW CLEARANCE - WEIGHT LIMIT - BRIDGE OUT!!!

Stories of navigating through challenges, assessing situations on the fly, and making decisions that deviate from the original plan resonate with the core of RV living: Life is about the journey, not just the destination.

--> And, with RV Work Life Balance, still showing up for work on time the next day.

Join us! Feel the freedom, enjoy the ongoing adventure, and perhaps ignite a spark for your own journey on the open road…

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FEATURED LINKS & RESOURCES:

- U.S. ROAD CONDITIONS ⚠️ Super helpful reference list of website links and phone numbers for current road conditions in every state.

- RV BREAKDOWNS & Working Full Time On The Road - The other side of dangerous detours: When 💩 really does go wrong.

- RV Travel CAUTION: 7 Scary Road Signs of DOOM - Take a look back on one of our most popular articles on RV Work Life Balance!

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>> FEATURED PRODUCTS FOR THIS EPISODE:

- Midland Two-Way Radios – Long Range Walkie Talkie (set of 2) – We’ve mentioned these as Marriage Savers before (particularly when you’re parking the RV), they are incredibly helpful to have in so many situations, including caravan travel and emergencies.

- Rand McNally Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas 2024 - Trust but verify! We keep a copy of the Trucker’s Atlas