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MARKW8
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Jul 17, 2023

California Hwy 1. (UPDATED)

Can anyone tell me if Hwy 1 is doable pulling a 28'tip to tip travel trailer. This would be Just south of Mendocino north to the 101. I know it will have lots of curves.
Mark
  • Its been quite awhile since I've driven it, but besides curves it has a lot of grades.
  • It gets old really quick and I did it with a Popup. Lots of very tight twisties!
    Personally I would not do it with a trailer like that.
  • Thanks. Since I posted last night, the wife said she's done with those types of roads. We've driven plenty in nearly 6 weeks so far. We're currently in Placerville CA. We started in Florida.
    Mark
  • Yes, it is curvy!
    It should be no issue with your rig. A few switch backs are tight on northern end. Watch the signs and speed and you should be good to go.
  • The 101 through the Redwoods is a decent Plan B. I just drove from L.A. to Trinidad (north of Eureka) a few weeks ago and it was lovely.
  • I have driven it in two different rigs. The most trouble was from Westport to Legget. Not real interesting, slow to 15 mph curves uphill and logging trucks to make it a challenge. I wouldn't take it again. I would head to 101 at Fort Bragg.
  • Thanks everyone. We are going to go up the 101. It should be easier.
    Mark