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bamcote
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Jan 17, 2014

Crossville TN to Myrtle Beach

We are considering a trip to Myrtle Beach the last week of February and first week of March. Is going thru the Smokies via the attached link route feasible with the V10 Motorhome and toad in tow shown in signature or should an alternate route be considered.

All opinions and comments with be greatly appreciated.

Clicky
  • Thousands do it every year.

    Some notes of mine that might help:

    I-40 East from Knoxville, TN

    I-40, TN, MM 444, Begin 55mph Truck restriction lane.
    I-40, TN, MM 445, Caution, 50mph Left curve.
    I-40, TN, MM 450, Caution, sharp 45mph left curve.
    I-40, NC, MM 20, End Truck restriction lane. 60mph downhill race to Asheville, NC
    I-40, NC, MM 46A, I-26 Split.
    I-26, NC, MM 53/54 Continental Divide, 2130 feet.

    I-26, NC, MM 54, Enter the Green River Gorge, 7 % downhill grade, 55mph.

    I-26, NC, MM 55, Bridge over the Green River.
    I-26, NC, MM 61, Start uphill pull.
    I-26, NC, MM 62, 6% Downhill grade.
    I-26, NC, MM 62.5. Bottom
    I-26, SC, Gentle rolling hills to Columbia, SC