RE: Help plan my route....
Since you are traveling in an area where my wife and I have been many times, I will throw in my two cents worth. I don't know what kind of RV you are traveling in, but I have two suggestions. We camped years ago in a campground on the way from Durango to Ouray. Along the way on Hwy. 550 there is a campground called Molas Lake Campground. This is absolutely the most gorgeous place we EVER have camped...bar none!!! You can't get into it unless you are towing or traveling in a smaller RV, but if you are it is a must! The campground surrounds a BEAUTIFUL lake surrounded by huge mountains. The sunsets there are unforgetable! If I remember, there aren't hookups, so go prepared. It is high in elevation between Coal Bank Pass and Molas Pass.
You can then travel from there through Silverton and on to Ouray...if you have the nerve! This is called the Million Dollar Highway. It has steep grades and the trip from Silverton to Ouray is not for the faint of heart, but it is a wonderful drive, with outstanding views! However, I have done that drive pulling a 33' fifth wheel with a F350 diesel with no problem, several times.
My wife and I enjoy Ridgway State Park just north of Ouray. Ouray is called the "Little Switzerland of America." If you camp in Ridgway, you can satellite off and see Ouray, take one or more guided jeep trips over to Telluride, Lake City, etc. Those are a lot of fun! North of Ridgway is Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP. The park has outstanding views of the very, very deep Black Canyon. Worth seeing!
Now if the drive from Silverton to Ouray is too scary for you, you can go around it by taking the road from Cortez, Co up through Placerville, Co. It is about 60 miles further but is an easier pull. That route has some nice views as well.
Mesa Verde National Park is a great stop also. Boomer