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Veebyes's avatar
Veebyes
Explorer II
Jan 16, 2021

CA Hwy 1

It is winter & time to think about places to go this year.

What is Hwy 1 like from Bodega Bay to Leggett? We have done Hwy 1 N to S before, Fort Bragg to Bodega Bay no issues dragging the trailer. We are just under 55'LOA & have done our share of CO passes, OR passes, TN & NC Appalachian backroads with it in tow. Mountains & small roads don't usually scare us.

The section of some concern is DeHaven to Leggett with trailer. Are there any official length restrictions along that section?
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  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Jan 16, 2021
    Caltrans says not advised for trailers but not prohibited. See the YouTube video. I take Hwy. 20.
  • CA_Traveler's avatar
    CA_Traveler
    Explorer III
    Jan 16, 2021
    Slow going near Leggett with several switchbacks. No restrictions for you.
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Jan 16, 2021
    Looks like OP has a fifth wheel trailer.
    There was a king pin to axle limitation. Did a quick search and did not find it on Caltrans website.
  • Veebyes's avatar
    Veebyes
    Explorer II
    Jan 17, 2021
    I did some looking at some of the switchbacks on Google street view. Did not see anything worse than experienced on some of the access roads to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Jan 17, 2021
    My memory says the switchbacks are associated with a steep change in elevation. Your trailer could contact the trucks bed if taken too sharp.
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Jan 17, 2021
    I believe the real concern is the trailer crossing over into oncoming traffic or leading wide with the truck to keep tires on the pavement. Take it slow and all will be fine.
  • Alan_Hepburn's avatar
    Alan_Hepburn
    Explorer
    Jan 17, 2021
    enblethen wrote:
    My memory says the switchbacks are associated with a steep change in elevation. Your trailer could contact the trucks bed if taken too sharp.


    We did that drive a few years ago in our car, and followed a large diesel pusher for a while. At EVERY one of those tight turns his outside front lower fascia hit the road surface as he applied brakes and turned.

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