You've enhanced a trip I've been planning for some time, tkx! No problem finding fuel?
We didn't have any problem with fuel other than it costing a lot more. I have about a 250+ range with my 6 gallon tank. The longest stretch we did without gas stations was route 95 (I don't remember seeing a single building on the entire stretch). We fueled in Hanksville and still had plenty of gas when we reached Blanding. On other days we fueled when we hit a town to stop for a break so our tanks usually were never more than half empty.
We didn't have any problem with fuel other than it costing a lot more. I have about a 250+ range with my 6 gallon tank. The longest stretch we did without gas stations was route 95 (I don't remember seeing a single building on the entire stretch). We fueled in Hanksville and still had plenty of gas when we reached Blanding. On other days we fueled when we hit a town to stop for a break so our tanks usually were never more than half empty.
Excellent, tkx! I wish though there were a way to bring the beauty home to show those who can't or choose not to participate in such trips. It's not as enjoyable unless the gifts can be shared <g>. The wife won't ride...
We didn't have any problem with fuel other than it costing a lot more. I have about a 250+ range with my 6 gallon tank. The longest stretch we did without gas stations was route 95 (I don't remember seeing a single building on the entire stretch). We fueled in Hanksville and still had plenty of gas when we reached Blanding. On other days we fueled when we hit a town to stop for a break so our tanks usually were never more than half empty.
I have a 5 gallon tank and get about 38 to 40 mpg. I've made that stretch several times with no problem at all. If it gets close you can drop into Hyte marina or Halls Crossing marina and fill up.
wish though there were a way to bring the beauty home to show those who can't or choose not to participate in such trips. It's not as enjoyable unless the gifts can be shared. The wife won't ride.
Very cool video of some of the areas down there - http://vimeo.com/13888708 - although I agree nothing compares to the real thing. Ever since my first trip to Utah I've been telling everyone who would listen how they HAVE to go there and visit.