Our annual road trip: Mtl-Myrtle Beach [RECAP POSTED] BWW

vincent9993 · Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:42 pm Post subject:

Just wanted to let everyone know we made it back without a single issue. I'll post a recap later.

Thanks everyone for your support!
VP

vincent9993 · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 5:11 pm Post subject:

Total distance covered: 2,600 miles

Day 1 – Montreal - Seaford
Departure time: 6:15am
Distance travelled: 574 miles
Arrival time: 7:15pm
Weather: Some hard rain
Mechanical issues: 1 blown wiper fuse
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All packed up and ready to leave Montreal – 6:15am
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Departure odometer reading
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Enjoying the drive while it’s still sunny
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I have no idea why I bothered with installing a center rearview mirror
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Finally the rain stopped, but not without leaving its mark… No more wipers and no more gages
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One of the many bridges we crossed
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Autozone to the rescue, “Where are those 30amp fuses sir?”
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Parked for the night - Yes rain again... Thankfully this would be the end of it for our trip!
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Day 2 – Seaford – Myrtle Beach
Departure time: 6:15am
Distance travelled: 484 miles
Arrival time: 5:40pm
Weather: Sunny
Mechanical issues: None
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Leaving Holiday Inn – Seaford
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Can’t help but enjoy the scenery!
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Entering Chesapeake Channel Tunnel
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Bathroom break
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Approaching Jacksonville – time to call Gary!
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Getting closer to Jacksonville, where’s Gary?
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There he is! A true man of his words!
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Arriving at Staybridge Suites in Myrtle Beach SC
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Day 3 – Beach
Departure time: 9:15am
Distance travelled: 5 miles
Arrival time: 9:20pm
Weather: Sunny – Very Hot!
Mechanical issues: N/A

The man at the beach!
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Day 4 – Myrtle Beach – Charleston – Myrtle Beach
Departure time: 7:30am
Distance travelled: 200 miles
Arrival time: 9:20pm
Weather: Sunny – Very Very Hot! 100F+
Mechanical issues: None

Heading to the Magnola Plantation
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Have to watch out for them bear crossing
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A few shots from the Plantation
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Day 5&6 – Beach
Departure time: 9:15am
Distance travelled: 5 miles
Arrival time: 9:20pm
Weather: Sunny – Very Hot!
Mechanical issues: N/A
The man at the beach – Where’s my beer?!
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Day 7 – Myrtle Beach – Chesapeake – (Through the Outer Banks)
Departure time: 6:15am
Distance travelled: 370 miles
Arrival time: 7:30pm
Weather: Sunny – Very Comfy!
Mechanical issues: None

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Awaiting Ferry
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Here we go for a 2:20 hour crossing
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Getting some rest
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Enjoying the water
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After the bear crossing, time for geese!
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Driving the Outers
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Awaiting 2nd ferry
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Day 8 Chesapeake – Montreal (Home)
Departure time: 6:15am
Distance travelled: 930 miles
Arrival time: 9:15pm
Weather: Sunny – Cool side!
Mechanical issues: None
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Driving through New Jersey
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Driving through Albany
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Driving north on 87
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manxfwin · Samba Member Joined: March 01, 2006 Posts: 162

What an awesome trip,congratulations on building a buggy that was a roadworthy companion and having the fortitude to undertake this trip.Give your wife and yourself a pat on the back.

deezal · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:02 am Post subject: Gas Mileage

Vincent: Enjoyed your pictures. What kind of gas mileage did you get on your trip and what engine and carbs are you running?

Thanks, Deezal

vincent9993 · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:00 am Post subject: Re: Gas Mileage

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