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05-11-2019, 11:31 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Fourwinds 24F
State: North Carolina
Posts: 775
THOR #9511
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Made it to Elkhart, IN
We’ve been on a Great Lakes circle trip since April 11th and are headed back to NC with a stop in KY for our grandson’s graduation. On the way we decided to stop in Elkhart for a few days. Holy cow, there are a ton of RVs here - you’d think they were made here or something. Oh yeah, thats why we are here - have a factory tour of the Class C plant lined up for Monday.
We are in the Elkhart Campground and it is a nice place. Big campground with a lot of coaches in it right now. We had dinner at Bacon Hill Kitchen and Pub. Good Q and good craft beers on tap.
I’m looking forward to seeing how my FW is put together so I can take it apart in the future if needed. The retired engineer in me isn’t always retired.
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05-11-2019, 11:42 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 29M
State: Nevada
Posts: 8
THOR #13044
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If you get a chance check out the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart
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05-11-2019, 11:45 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Fourwinds 24F
State: North Carolina
Posts: 775
THOR #9511
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Thanks - it’s on the list for Monday AM. Tomorrow is the Studebaker Museum and Notre Dame.
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05-12-2019, 12:40 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Quantum RS26
State: Indiana
Posts: 288
THOR #10823
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Enjoy your tour Monday! DW and I are touring the Quantum plant in Bristol, In on Monday also.
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07-22-2023, 04:30 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Sequence 20L
State: Illinois
Posts: 133
THOR #28919
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I can see this is an older thread but wife and I are doing the Lake Michigan circle tour. Illinois through Michigan then Wisconsin and back home in Illinois. Any must do’s or must see? We are just winging it. Just a 4 day weekend road trip.
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07-22-2023, 04:41 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,347
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sparks701
I can see this is an older thread but wife and I are doing the Lake Michigan circle tour. Illinois through Michigan then Wisconsin and back home in Illinois. Any must do’s or must see? We are just winging it. Just a 4 day weekend road trip.
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4 days? Really not much time to site see, just travel.
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07-22-2023, 04:51 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35m
State: North Carolina
Posts: 943
THOR #13505
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Coming back to humid and hot coastal NC!
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07-22-2023, 09:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Sequence 20L
State: Illinois
Posts: 133
THOR #28919
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Made it to Elkhart, IN
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Originally Posted by 16ACE27
4 days? Really not much time to site see, just travel.
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Should be able to see some sights. It’s going to be 4 hrs of driving a day. I basically drive 8 hrs a day at work so it’s still less than a work day for me. We are just winging it so if we find a place we really like we may just stay for 2 days and back track. I have the option for 1 extra day if need be but I’m trying to save my vacation time for a longer trip to South Dakota in September.
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07-22-2023, 09:26 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2018 24.1 AXISSIXxSIX
State: Arizona
Posts: 6,921
THOR #13932
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Henry Ford Museum.
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07-22-2023, 09:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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The RV museum is a must...the chocolate factory ain't bad either. Tours include free samples. If you run out of things to do...find the huge ball of teeth. Funny but I found it disgusting. A dentist saved all the teeth he pulled from people's mouths and made a "memorial" with them.
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Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
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07-22-2023, 09:34 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,347
THOR #7035
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Originally Posted by ducksface
Henry Ford Museum.
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Man, that's on the wrong side of Michigan, but worth a destination in itself.
Back to the OP - I just know that with all the cities along your route: Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, UP itself, Green Bay, Milwaukee, etc; that you could easily take two weeks to do that loop. I hope you have a great trip.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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07-22-2023, 11:38 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Sequence 20L
State: Illinois
Posts: 133
THOR #28919
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Made it to Elkhart, IN
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Originally Posted by 16ACE27
Man, that's on the wrong side of Michigan, but worth a destination in itself.
Back to the OP - I just know that with all the cities along your route: Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, UP itself, Green Bay, Milwaukee, etc; that you could easily take two weeks to do that loop. I hope you have a great trip.
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I know there is a lot to see. We are going to camp on Lake Michigan in each state. And will have limited time to see things. I’m sure we will stop in a few towns and get a bit to eat here and there. We’re going to follow the scenic route on the map so it’s gonna be slow going. My wife and I both work 6 days a week usually. This is just a way to get out and do a little sightseeing and some hiking in the dunes and do a little swimming. Any and all suggestions are welcome and appreciated!
I plan on doing the bike route some day. Probably in sections at a time! But would like to scope it out a bit.
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