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Best way to NAC

Hi all,
Heading to FOT this weekend to get some work done on the coach.  It's my first trip there and I'm trying to find the easiest route.
I'm arriving on I 10 from Louisiana.  Google maps is suggesting small country roads traveling northwest once I get to Lake Charles.  I suspect this is the shortest route but not the easiest in the coach.  Any recommendations will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Kearn
Kearn
'92 U300 40 ft.  WTBI  6V-92  #4130
GMC Yukon toad
'08 Casita Spirit Deluxe 17ft

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Reply #1 –
I truck out that way some and from Lake Charles I'd  go I 10 to Beaumont, TX  and take 69 north takes you right into town.Good road. But I'm  sure the Texas  folks can probably recommend a better route
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

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Reply #2 –
I live in the area and I've taken all the routes.  I'd stay on I-10 through Orange, then take the 873 exit to Highway 62/Mauriceville.  Stay on 62 North for the next 24 miles through Mauriceville to Buna.  At Buna, you'll hit 96 North, so you'll have 4 good lanes for the next 80 miles through Kirbyville and Jasper to San Augustine.  There at San Augustine you'll hit Highway 21 West to Nacogdoches.

They are all good roads, easy to drive, easy on the coach, and the scenery is nice.  My next choice would be the route Stump suggested.  It is a good route too, except for the construction on the loop in Lufkin.  The exit to Highway 59 in Lufkin could have been better, but it's not too bad.

Glen
Glen Kenney
Colmesneil, Tx
Former owner of
1997 40' U320
Build # 5099

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Reply #3 –
I'm glad to see this because I am leaving for Xtreme in three weeks, for my front boo boo remediation.  hope I will be able to sleep in coach during the work, as others have done  :sleepy: 
Mogan David
1999 U295 36'

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Reply #4 –
Is 69 the road that has the railroad overpass that is about 12'3" as I recall? I vaguely remember going under a RR overpass on the way to Beaumont or Lufkin.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

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Reply #5 –
Does not matter which route you take ( as long as you stop by your bank 1st ! )  ^.^d
1993 U300, 6v92
build 4366
USAF retired, Flight Engineer, C124, C130
 ATP, A & E.  & ex AI

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Reply #6 –
Yes 69 has low railroad overpass just North of Lufkin.  DAN
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650

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Reply #7 –
Sure wouldn't want to take one of the newer Foretravel coaches under that overpass!
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

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Reply #8 –
If you are taking your time, or doing some sight-seeing on the way, we can recommend a nice COE campground that is not far off your route.  It is called Hanks Creek (link below).  Located right on the lake, set back in some beautiful pine trees, and (at least when we were there) very quiet and peaceful.  Mostly "back-in" sites, but a few "pull-thrus" (with 50A).  The roads in and out are easy with a 40' coach.  Photos below from our stay at Site 01, which is close to the main entrance.

http://www.recreation.gov/camping/hanks-creek/r/campgroundBookingWindow.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71188
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #9 –
I live in Baton Rouge. My route has always been I-10 to I-49 north. Then take Hwy 84 West at Mansfield, LA to Hwy 59 south into Nac. Easy ride all the way.
Previous coach - 2007 Phenix 45'

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Reply #10 –
Quote from: Dan J. Stansel –
Yes 69 has low railroad overpass just North of Lufkin.  DAN
The railroad bridge north of Lufkin in now redone. You now go over the railroad and not under. It was never an issue for an RV including the IH. I test drove a IH right under that old bridge with no problem. 69 has no bridges now to worry about the entire length. Just a wonderful road!

Bob
Bob & Kathy
2007 Nimbus
Full Timers
Retired Charter Bus Owner/Operator
 

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Reply #11 –
Thanks for all the advice.
Kearn
Kearn
'92 U300 40 ft.  WTBI  6V-92  #4130
GMC Yukon toad
'08 Casita Spirit Deluxe 17ft