I drive separately in the Outback with Caidynn, while Cory drives the motorhome.
It’s a little controversial, whether or not to drive in an RV with your child.
Most RV’s are not crash-tested like cars and the seat belts are often attached to the furniture, but not bolted to the chassis.
So we decided it was best for me to drive our car with Caidynn in her car seat. You can check out our driving setup on my business blog. >>
Since we are in different vehicles, we do a little planning, guessing, and communicating so that we can meet up for breaks, and most importantly, lunch.
We usually take a break from driving every 90 minutes. The night before, I’ll use Google Maps and the Trucker Path app to familiarize myself with the route and the possible stops we can take. I’ll choose a few that we could hit on our 90-minute intervals.
(If you do stop at a truck stop, there’s usually a section for cars and RVs. Remember that they are working and need access to the gas stations and rest stops that are designed for them. Let’s stay out of their way so they can do their job.)
Finding the Best Restaurants for Lunch
Our favorite way to find a great, local restaurant is using Google Reviews and Yelp. Cory and I are not necessarily food snobs. We just love great food.
It’s a long drive between Reno and Elko, Nevada. There are a few places to stop for food, but none quite like Gold Diggers.
It is just off Highway 80, but feels remote. There is a bar, a restaurant, and an outdoor patio complete with outdoor bar, BBQ, stage, and lots of seating area.
We arrived mid-afternoon on a Friday and there was just one local at the bar.
The server was very helpful and talked me into ordering a Motherload pizza (leftovers, yay!). Pizza comes with a free beer in a big frosty mug.
Come check out the decor, taste the famous pizza, and have a cold one. If you arrive in the evening, I bet it is a real good time.