2gypsies wrote:Actually the OP stated that he had a 29' class C, if he isn't towing, he should have no problem, but it depends on the Winnie height, my Forester is right at the 11' 4" restriction, plus with mirrors I'm just over the width restriction , we could have done it, paying the traffic control fee.
You don't have to miss the drive through the park on Hwy 9. Park the RV and drive it with your truck. I also agree that since you said you have a 29' trailer you could even drive it with your RV.
Get into low gear before you even begin a downhill; don't try to do it midway. Everyone will be driving slow in the tunnel section. You'll fit right in!
If you're 62+ make sure you have the Senior Pass for all these parks. It will get in in free and 1/2 off camping.
Here's some information on the tunnel area:
https://www.nps.gov/zion/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-zion-mt-carmel-highway-and-tunnel.htm
I also suggest you look at the wonderful 'nps' web sites for all the national parks. They give lots of good information including things to do, special park alerts, road construction, camping, etc.
There are also many YouTube.com videos of special roads.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZmoVAfKaMg
Grangrey4 wrote:That's the way we went with our 29' with toad on a dolly, don't remember any major problems with steep grades or switchbacks.
I am driving a 29 foot Winnebago class c. I am thinking 89 to 389 to 59 may be doable if steep grades are not too long. Does anyone recall if there are any long steep grades down on this route?
eubank wrote:
And stop at the Cameron Trading Post and have a Navajo Taco while you're there!
:)
Lynn
2gypsies wrote:
There's a simple way and very scenic. If you're staying in Grand Canyon South Rim then exit via Hwy 64 east to Hwy 89 at Cameron. Take Hwy 89 north to Page, AZ and continue on 89 West to Kanab, Utah. This would be a good stop to tour Best Friends Animal Sanctuary if you're an animal lover. It's a no kill facility in awesome surroundings and you won't find anything similar.
From Kanab, Ut. take 89 south a little way into Arizona at Fredonia, AZ. Then take 389 west which becomes 59 in Utah to Hwy 9 in Utah at Hurricane. (This part of Hwy 9 is just about flat.) Then either find a park on east Hwy 9 all the way to Springdale or stay in the park at Watchman campground. If staying in Springdale the park's free shuttle stops at various places in this small town.
You didn't say where you're heading after Zion but I'd recommend Bryce Nat'l Park. To get there backtrack on Hwy 9 west to I-15 and head north to Hwy 20. Take that east to Hwy 89 and go a little south to Hwy 12 taking you to Bryce. Stay in the park or just outside the park entrance at Ruby's RV. Hwy 12 from 89 to Bryce is again, just about flat. Hwy 12 from Bryce to Torrey? You probably won't like it although many, including us, do. :) However, if you want to get to Torrey to tour Capitol Reef Nat'l Park there's an easy way - from 12 take 22 north to 62 to 24 east to Torrey. Lovely drive.
When leaving Zion you don't want to take Hwy 9 east to 89. That's a big climb with switchback leading you through the tunnels. You won't like it!
All of the above are very doable with an RV with no major climbs or switchbacks. It's the easiest route. Have a great trip! By the time you do these parks you'll be a pro.
