|
|
|
#1
|
||||
|
||||
Places to see/do along I-10/I-20
I'm driving back a new car from Mesa, AZ and want to make this more of a vacation than shipping a car... Whats out there to do? Good places to stop and eat? I plan on sleeping in the car, so any place to catch a shower? (what do truckers do??)
__________________
Ich liebe meine Autos! 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL | Megasquirt MS3-Pro | 722.6 transmission w/ AMG paddles | Feind Motorsports Sway Bar | Stinger VIP Radar | AntiLaser Priority | PLX Wideband O2 | 150A Alternator | Cat Delete 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD | Blown engine, rebuilding someday... 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD | Rear ended, retired in garage. 2009 Yamaha AR230HO | Das Boot Excessive speeding? It ain't excessive till I redline! |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
The Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg, MS, off of I-20 after you cross the Mississippi River.
http://www.nps.gov/vick/ |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
I found one place I definitely have to stop -- the Pilot in Van Horn, TX, home of the famous Diesel Fried Chicken sign... Have to get a picture with the Benz
__________________
Ich liebe meine Autos! 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL | Megasquirt MS3-Pro | 722.6 transmission w/ AMG paddles | Feind Motorsports Sway Bar | Stinger VIP Radar | AntiLaser Priority | PLX Wideband O2 | 150A Alternator | Cat Delete 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD | Blown engine, rebuilding someday... 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD | Rear ended, retired in garage. 2009 Yamaha AR230HO | Das Boot Excessive speeding? It ain't excessive till I redline! |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
The World Famous "World" at the last exit EB in Louisiana at Delta. It sets on the N side of I-20 next to a cotton field. Interesting place, write your name on the wall sort of joint. Excellent Burgers, good place to take a break. Multicultural whites, blacks, Hispanics, truckers, doctors, lawyers, bikers.
Most all truck stops have showers for free if you fuel - but I doubt you make the 100 gallon minimun. Expect to pay $5. If you can apply and get a Flying J frequent fueler card before your trip you can probably talk your way into a free shower. Don't forget Willies BIO D Truck stops in Texas. Service with a smile and sometimes a song.
__________________
BENZ THERE DONE THAThttp://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...c/progress.gif 15 VW Passat TDI 00 E420 98 E300 DT 97 E420 Donor Car - NEED PARTS? PM ME! 97 S500 97 E300D 86 Holden Jackaroo Turbo D 86 300SDL (o\|/o) Last edited by TX76513; 06-25-2008 at 02:15 PM. |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Truck stops have showers that you can use (may have to pay).
|
#6
|
|||
|
|||
There's not much to stop for on I-10/I-20.
Monahans, Texas has some big sand dunes. Locals go sand surfing there. Midland/Odessa - Just keep driving If you need a meal between Abilene and Dallas the best restaurant is "The Smokestack." It's about half-way in the middle, nearest town is Thurber. If you stay on I-10 the speed limit is 80MPH until Kerrville. I would just drive this one straight through... - JimY |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=39180&ie=UTF8&ll=32.322317,-90.925684&spn=0.009465,0.016093&t=h&z=16 |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
You might want to stop at the air musem in Pima Ariz. If your into airplanes its an interesting stop.
__________________
I'm sick of .sig files |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
I found something called IdleAire thats available at truckstops, anyone know if theres any reason a car can't connect to it? Basically they stick a big tube in your window (maybe sunroof on the MB would be better) that provides cool air, electricity, and internet access... It'd be nice to use if I'm still in the dessert when its time to stop for the night...
__________________
Ich liebe meine Autos! 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL | Megasquirt MS3-Pro | 722.6 transmission w/ AMG paddles | Feind Motorsports Sway Bar | Stinger VIP Radar | AntiLaser Priority | PLX Wideband O2 | 150A Alternator | Cat Delete 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD | Blown engine, rebuilding someday... 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD | Rear ended, retired in garage. 2009 Yamaha AR230HO | Das Boot Excessive speeding? It ain't excessive till I redline! |
#10
|
||||
|
||||
There is a big Mercedes parts yard on I-20, somewhere between Abilene and Ranger TX. The name of the town escapes me at the moment, but I will try to dig it up.
Edit: Olden, Texas, looks like about milepost 345. If you zoom in to level 14 on the mapquest aerial view, you can actually see the cars.
__________________
Palangi 2004 C240 Wagon 203.261 Baby Benz 2008 ML320 CDI Highway Cruiser 2006 Toyota Prius, Saving the Planet @ 48 mpg 2000 F-150, Destroying the Planet @ 20 mpg TRUMP .......... WHITEHOUSE HILLARY .........JAILHOUSE BERNIE .......... NUTHOUSE 0BAMA .......... OUTHOUSE Last edited by Palangi; 06-25-2008 at 10:30 PM. |
#11
|
||||
|
||||
You will pass by the Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center on I-20 near Tuscaloosa, AL. The center is adjacent to Daimler's only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant. The Visitor Center is free and they also have factory tours by reservation. This link will take you to their website for more info
http://www.mbusi.com/pages/vc_home.asp
__________________
|
#12
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=39180&ie=UTF8&ll=32.322317,-90.925684&spn=0.009465,0.016093&t=h&z=16
__________________
BENZ THERE DONE THAThttp://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...c/progress.gif 15 VW Passat TDI 00 E420 98 E300 DT 97 E420 Donor Car - NEED PARTS? PM ME! 97 S500 97 E300D 86 Holden Jackaroo Turbo D 86 300SDL (o\|/o) |
#13
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
They don't sell the window connector for automobiles, most respectable TS don't let cars in the truck area, you don't have one time fees with idle air its a subscription.
__________________
BENZ THERE DONE THAThttp://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...c/progress.gif 15 VW Passat TDI 00 E420 98 E300 DT 97 E420 Donor Car - NEED PARTS? PM ME! 97 S500 97 E300D 86 Holden Jackaroo Turbo D 86 300SDL (o\|/o) |
#14
|
||||
|
||||
I'll probably be getting some Mexican diesel passing through El Paso.. Its only $2 over there!! (and filling up a 5 gal walmart bottle too...)
__________________
Ich liebe meine Autos! 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL | Megasquirt MS3-Pro | 722.6 transmission w/ AMG paddles | Feind Motorsports Sway Bar | Stinger VIP Radar | AntiLaser Priority | PLX Wideband O2 | 150A Alternator | Cat Delete 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD | Blown engine, rebuilding someday... 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD | Rear ended, retired in garage. 2009 Yamaha AR230HO | Das Boot Excessive speeding? It ain't excessive till I redline! |
#15
|
|||
|
|||
Howdy 300,
When you get to Arizona go down to Tombstone. Then when you hit the edge of Tucson stop at the TTT(Tucson Truck Terminal) for a meal. These places are off the I-10.
__________________
Frank X. Morris 17 Kia Niro 08 Jeep Wrangler 4 door unlimited |
Bookmarks |
|
|