Another route question, Hwy 58 Oregon

Thanks once again all y’all for sharing your knowledge and insight. FWIW about the only issue I have with my rig is the fuel pump and thanks to the members of the forum here, I have an easy work-around to use until I return to TX this fall. Overall the rig handles well and I did some preemptive repairs such as replacing the ancient DOT 3 brake fluid with DOT 3 compatible DOT 5.1 severe duty hi-temp brake fluid, I gave it a complete grease job and drive train/chassis inspection, as well as changing out most of the other automotive fluids with the latest and greatest (an ounce of prevention…) before I left TX. So yes, over the course of my journey I’ve learned that my rig needs work but overall it’s roadworthy. Had I been aware of the FMC fuel pump design flaws inherent in my vintage Ford product, I certainly would have changed out the fuel pump before I began my journey (which is why I’m so royally PO at FMC). FMC engineers knew about the problem but let it go uncorrected for years before they finally fixed it and that cavalier attitude of theirs is appalling.

Steve

If your brakes are I good working order then you'll have no problems. The west side is the stepper curvier side. But it's only for a short time.

We take that route all the time.....in a pickup, in our old MH, etc etc. I've seen so many rigs that I wonder if they're road-worthy go that route. There are plenty of pull-overs. If you have a line behind you, pull over. That route has lots of passing lanes, too. :) We were thru there last Saturday......they're working on the road in places and we had to make a stop (5 minutes). Friend came over it yesterday and had no stops. :)

Hwy 58 is steeper, and has more curves, on the West side of the pass than on the East side. But it is suitable for any road worthy vehicle. Take your time and enjoy the drive.

Steve

Yes, topography does spook me. My rigs running a 20 year old 460 Ford V8. I'm happy to say that so far its handled all the ups and downs with panache. Slowly yes, but like the little engine that could, its keeps on chuggin'. So far the only accommodation I've had to make is not let the gas tank get less than half-full so that the fuel pump doesn't overheat and shut down (thank you so much FMC for that little mistake of yours that I'll have to fix at my expense when I return to TX).

Steve

Spooked at topography? We found the route to be scenic and enjoyable. Yes, the route goes over the Cascades, but a fine road.