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08-20-2020, 08:05 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: New Jersey
Posts: 14
THOR #18106
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George Washington bridge
We have a class C RV and would like to visit mystic Ct from central NJ. Can we drive across the George Washington Bridge? Cost? Is there another option?
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08-20-2020, 08:16 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,384
THOR #7035
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Google says the preferred route uses the Cuomo bridge, not the GW bridge.
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08-20-2020, 09:37 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 29 M Hurricane
State: Florida
Posts: 57
THOR #14300
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George Washington Bridge
Stay away from the GW and the Cross Bronx Expressway!! Did this trip last month on the way up to Massachusetts and took the New Cuomo bridge. Rd is pretty decent until to get to the RT 95 merge. That part is like the back side of the moon with all the construction, be sure to go slow. Once on 95 it’s pretty smooth sailing northbound thru Connecticut.
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08-20-2020, 11:14 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Avoid the traffic of NYC: it's about as fun as a colonoscopy without the anesthesia.
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08-21-2020, 11:12 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 576
THOR #12830
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If you want a relaxed drive go up to Newburgh and across to middletown over to Mystic.
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08-21-2020, 11:53 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Yes... Take Route 84.
But you start near Middletown, and head East toward Newburgh.
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08-21-2020, 12:35 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 576
THOR #12830
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Yes... Take Route 84.
But you start near Middletown, and head East toward Newburgh.
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Was referring to Middletown CT then 9 S to 95 N
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08-21-2020, 12:37 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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09-30-2020, 03:52 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: California
Posts: 899
THOR #17478
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If you make the mistake and are heading into the George Washington Bridge or the tunnel, stay way to the left not to get caught and forced by heavy traffic that will not let you change lanes into the tunnel line. DON'T ASK ME WHY I KNOW! Because you will take your life into your hands crossing after the toll booth in front of all traffic to get around and onto the bridge. That is a very sharp right in front of all lanes that you will be 90 degeese to. You don't ever, and I mean ever want to do that! Had a Class C and a tow dolly. The gal at the bridge was surprised that we made it alive and call back to the tunnel toll taker to tell her we actually made it! This was our first trip to the east and did not know about forums to get advice.
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10-06-2020, 01:08 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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No one in their right mind tries to cross the GW in a RV. Choose a different route.
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10-06-2020, 01:50 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Amen...
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10-06-2020, 01:58 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 576
THOR #12830
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GW Tolls are nuts going North. NJ turnpike isnt cheap. Early morning 11pm to 3am is not bad but just dont break down.
Best to go around. Crossed the GW many times for years. Pretty much sucks.
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10-07-2020, 01:19 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Absolutely agree. Daughter used to live in the Bronx and moved to Yonkers. Worst part of the run from DE to NY.
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10-07-2020, 11:03 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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She lived in the Bronx, and moved to Yonkers?
That's like ordering roadkill for lunch... and getting haggis!
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10-07-2020, 11:28 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 576
THOR #12830
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
She lived in the Bronx, and moved to Yonkers?
That's like ordering roadkill for lunch... and getting haggis!
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Bob, you are misinformed. Yonkers is less than half the crime rate than the Bronx and near equal to US statistics. If you need to live near the city Yonkers is one of the better areas.
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10-07-2020, 11:47 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I'm actually pretty aware of the mess down there.
Let's put it this way: "Yonkers is the dandelion growing at the top of the New York City manure pile."
Haggis is an upgrade from roadkill...
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10-07-2020, 03:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: California
Posts: 899
THOR #17478
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Breeze
No one in their right mind tries to cross the GW in a RV. Choose a different route.
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I agree, but I did not know at the time and did not even know about forms to ask. The bridge was ok since there was very light wind. Now I will take that bridge over going through the Bronx! That road is totally nuts, super narrow, and has huge creators! Never do that again except in a military tank.
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10-07-2020, 03:52 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Use an Abrams: they've got the firepower to take care of that pesky traffic...
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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10-07-2020, 05:12 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2011 FW Hurricane 33T
State: England
Posts: 1,296
THOR #16471
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Avoid the traffic of NYC: it's about as fun as a colonoscopy without the anesthesia.
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Because I needed to drive right after my procedure, I elected to do it w/o anaesthesia, which the Dr was ok with, and I found it quite interesting to watch the whole thing (on a large screen monitor). The only delay I had was the releasing nurse would not let me go until I farted.
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10-07-2020, 05:35 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Without anesthesia?
They'd have to buy me dinner and drinks first.
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