I am new here an need some help. I have search the internet but I'm having trouble finding the answer I need, I am brand new to RVing. Just bought a brand new 32ft trailer being towed by my suburban. We are heading out in 2 days from east of Sacramento down to Las Vegas. My original thought was to take Hwy 50 to 89/88 to 395 then down from there. However, i just realized this would require taking the steep, winding, cliff on one side grade from Echo Summit down to tahoe. I;ve driving this many times in a car or truck but it scares the hell out of me to take a trailer down that grade.Has anyone pulled a TT over 88 and carson pass down to 395? The grade doesn't bother me as much as the narrow sharp turns with a cliff on one side.Thank you in advance for your responses

I would go a little farther east and take US 95 south.Little farther, but until you get comfortable with your rig, I think this would be a better route.

Thank you enblethen. I wasn't so concerned about 395 as I am getting over the pass to 395.Any thoughts on HWY 88 down to gardenerville and then down 395?

I do not recall any trips in this area on 88.

If you have the time, how about 80 to 395?

That's a consideration but that will add about another hr to a long trip.

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enblethen
Nomad
Apr 30, 2018
I would go a little farther east and take US 95 south.
Little farther, but until you get comfortable with your rig, I think this would be a better route.
jmullens31
Explorer
Apr 30, 2018
Thank you enblethen. I wasn't so concerned about 395 as I am getting over the pass to 395.Any thoughts on HWY 88 down to gardenerville and then down 395?
enblethen
Nomad
Apr 30, 2018
I do not recall any trips in this area on 88.
DarkSkySeeker
Explorer
Apr 30, 2018
If you have the time, how about 80 to 395?
jmullens31
Explorer
Apr 30, 2018
That's a consideration but that will add about another hr to a long trip.
TexasShadow
Explorer II
Apr 30, 2018
I 80 over the mountains to 395 is the better route for you. the only other option is south on 99 down to bakersfield, east on 58 to Barstow and I 15 up to Vegas.
All the roads crossing the Sierras (except I 80 ) are pretty tough.
dedmiston
Moderator
Apr 30, 2018
jmullens31 wrote:
That's a consideration but that will add about another hr to a long trip.

Worth it.
donkeydew
Explorer
Apr 30, 2018
88 is a good 4 lane hiway in the area you are concerned with,not much different than I-80. 88 has a lot less traffic just take your time and you will be fine.
F-TROUP
Explorer
May 01, 2018
X2 88, Sac 80 to 395 to Minden, Nv is almost 7 hours. Sac to Minden over 88 is 2 1/2 hours
Travelon
Explorer
May 01, 2018
jmullens31 wrote:
I am new here an need some help. I have search the internet but I'm having trouble finding the answer I need, I am brand new to RVing. Just bought a brand new 32ft trailer being towed by my suburban. We are heading out in 2 days from east of Sacramento down to Las Vegas. My original thought was to take Hwy 50 to 89/88 to 395 then down from there. However, i just realized this would require taking the steep, winding, cliff on one side grade from Echo Summit down to tahoe. I;ve driving this many times in a car or truck but it scares the hell out of me to take a trailer down that grade.

Has anyone pulled a TT over 88 and carson pass down to 395? The grade doesn't bother me as much as the narrow sharp turns with a cliff on one side.

Thank you in advance for your responses

We have pulled a 37' 5er from 50 to Sly Park Lake to Mormon Emigrant Trail to 88 to 395 Minden. Stay off of Monitor Pass 89 only fit for truck and small utility trailer.

Happy travels, Travelon