MotorDavids' excellent chronology of his great 13,000 mile roadtrip (thank you very much for that!) got my juices flowing. I've always wanted to do something like that but there is a real dilemma for me in determining the optimum way to do it.

This is nothing but an exercise at this point because I can't quite retire yet so whatever input viewers provide may not be acted on for a few years, but I thought it would be interesting to hear your thoughts.

Driving the 'vette across the country really does sound like a great approach. You and your SO comfortable are driving in class, not a lot of room but hey you're traveling light right? My vehicle of choice might be another sports car, let's say a Porsche, or a 650 vert or perhaps a hi line sedan, be it a BMW, Jag or whatever (could even by the X5 as I think it's super comfortable, very efficient and roomy) as long as it provided a great driving experience because for me that's a big part of the reason why one would want to take the time to do the trip. But, as MotorDavid pointed out, the unpacking/packing of bags and constant hotel/motel stays would wear on me and frankly take a lot of the fun out of it, especially when you either have no quality place to stay and/or you know you're being gouged and the amenities suck.

The other thought is taking the R1150RT, travel super light and rough it, but it becomes more of an adventure and let's face it, there may be times when you wish you hadn't thought that driving a bike cross country might be a good idea. At 62, I may tire of this by the third night but its still sounds like something I'd like to do. Of course for me, it's just a conversation as she dismisses this concept unilaterally. ( Still, I think it would be nice to go around Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia at least) Of course I could stay at hotels/motels or perhaps tow the bike with the X5 and use it as desired!.

Then we come to the RV way. Of course you become the slow poke MotorDavid hates, clogging the motorways, impeding the progress of those who don't need to take alll the stuff you think you need. As I'm driving my motorcoach ( I don't have one-this is just an exercise), I see the MotorDavids of the world enjoying the drive a lot more than me, wishing I could be driving a more responsive machine. Yet, I have everything with me, don't need to search or pay for lodging every day and get to eat at home whenever I want. But, since I'm driving this big bus, I've got to tow a -pick one- small SUV/car, sports cars, motorcycle; because inevitably I will want to leave the RV at the site and go explore the area. I also get to pack a flat screen!

Or,,,,, I've got a big honkin' F350 towing a fifth wheel which I can leave at the site and drive around to my heart's content, maybe even searching for antiques are whatever.

Let's hear your thoughts, is it about the drive? Then one must take a fun to drive car, look for lodging and enjoy the road, cost be damned. Or the big honking 35-42 foot diesel pusher towing the sports car or bike or the heavy duty pickup with the fifth wheel,your home away from home.

Obviously a personal decision, but especially to those who've read through MotorDavid's thread, what say you?