arkansas rv transport planning and on-the-road realities
Route and risk
Interstate spines like I-40 and I-30 look simple until wind funnels over bottoms. A risk-averse plan checks bridge clearances, construction zones, and weight limits twice, then builds slack into the schedule for weather holds.
Last April near Russellville, a motorhome waited an hour under a truck-stop canopy; lightning passed, tires cooled, and the delivery still met its window. A pause.
Method choices
- Drive-away: efficient for road-ready motorhomes with current registrations.
- Tow-away: practical for travel trailers; confirm hitch class and brake controllers.
- Flatbed/lowboy: best when clearance, damage risk, or long distances raise stakes.
Documentation and timing
Arkansas permits, proof of insurance, and verifiable VIN photos reduce surprises at checkpoints. Night drops work in secure lots; daylight handoffs improve accuracy.
Experience shows small efficiencies add up: fuel stops before the Ouachitas, tire pressure checks at Conway, and conservative speeds on US-65. Choose only what suits the trip's constraints, and let the plan - not the clock - set the pace.