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rbrand
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Mar 29, 2015

California Hwy 139

Can someone tell me how Hwy 139 from Susanville to Kalmath Falls is, pulling a 29ft. 5th wheel?

Thanks

Ross
  • The grade north of susanville is steep but there are plenty of turn outs. Once you get to the top, 139 is a standard 2 lane road. I have been on the road dozens of times as we have an escape house up that way. While I have not driven it in my MH, I was with a buddy who drove his 40' Dynasty up the road pulling a large trailer with his Corvette in it. We just took our time.
  • 139 just north of Susanville is not an RV friendly road. Stick with the 395 to Alturas and back to 139 via 299 route.
  • It's okay, it's only a short drive, I drove in a semi truck a few times.I would use that route more but it has a 65' overall length limit.
  • We usually take 395 N to Alturas then 299 W to 139 N. We have been on 139 out of Susanville and I like the going thru Alturas best. Check you map and if going the 395 route a mile or so past the Rest Area take county road A3 cut off over to get back on 395 at Standish. Dick