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- larry_barnhartExplorerWe towed from Pendleton Oregon to Susanville on 395 last September. No problems on that stretch
chevman - LaurenExplorerTanx ............ maybe we should think about it next time in the area.
- msmith1199Explorer II
Lauren wrote:
How about towing COMPLETELY over either way? Mountain Directory tells a pretty sordid tale!
I have taken my 35' DP with a toad over it many times. Slow going in places, but easily doable. - profdant139Explorer IISomeone asked if 120 is difficult to tow the entire way, from east to west or vice-versa. The answer is no -- it is no problem. Sometimes a lot of traffic, but there are lots of turn-outs, and the grades are not bad, and it is not too twisty. The altitude can affect the engine, but the highest part (at almost 10,000 feet) is fairly level. The steeper stuff is below 9000 feet.
There are some difficult or impossible roads for towing in the Sierra -- such as Sonora Pass (108), Ebbetts Pass, and Carson Pass. Monitor Pass is tough but not terrible. By comparison, 120 is really no big deal. - D_E_BishopExplorerI didn't look at if you're towing or not but 120 in't all that bad and the action entering from the East is fantastic. Lots of rock climbing and the meadow is beautiful but may be a litll brown in mid September. Once again don't know about your RV but Crain Flat is a nice CG fo small rigs. 120 drops you off in min-valley, lot of action.
Enjoy. - Just watch the speed limits in the small towns.
I caught in a school zone at 1am many years ago :R - deleted-2Explorer395 is no sweat at least from Susanville to Reno.
We make that stretch a lot...not much out there. - aerbus32Explorer IIMy brother-in-law, who is pretty new to the RV world, just took their 32' Class C over Tioga. Tried to do it in cruise control . . .
- LaurenExplorerHow about towing COMPLETELY over either way? Mountain Directory tells a pretty sordid tale!
- profdant139Explorer IITowing up and down 120 on the east side is not a problem. It is not twisty, and there are plenty of turnouts. Just use a low gear on the way down.
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