Best and worst routes across the Mountains ?

hertfordnc wrote:
The RV is a 23 foot 1974 GMC geared for cruising on flat interstates.


PLanning an epic summer trip to the west coast, Grand Canyon, Bay Area, maybe portland and then Yellowstone.

That gives me some choices about where i cross the Rockies.

I know i'm gonna' spend some time chugging along in 2nd gear

But figuring out which passes are toughest on my 47 year-old machine might help decide what we see when

To begin with we will take I40 to the Grand Canyon then up the coast to relatives in the bay. After that it's wide open, maybe yellowstone, maybe up the coast to see relatives in the PNW.

There are lots of variables, from residual covid issues, to how the coach is running.


But the path back across the mountains might also be a consideration.

Spend most of your time getting the GMC in the best shape possible - Carry a Good Tool Box - Map, maybe the Truckers Atlas - TIME - A good camera.

A lot of mountains on your journey, unless you have at least 100 days there is little chance this will be fun, JMHO.

Interstates will be your friend, as they will cross the mountains with a drivable grade - BUT - Yellowstone is in the Rockies Sooooooo you will need to be able to navigate these - most of the most Beautiful places you will want to visit will require Mountain Driving.

IMHO, you would be best served with your Experienced RV to pick one location and spend time there. Driving many miles is something we all try - but most of us learn that less driving is just more Fun.

Give us more info to be able to Give you more detailed insight - Who is in the Party?

Mission?

When?

How Long?

Interests?

Experiences?

Will enjoy following, Best of Luck,