Medford OR to Napa CA

Looking at 199 from Medford OR to Crescent CA...then 101 to Petaluma CA by Napa. Anyone run this route? I believe 101 is 4 lane all the way but is 199 in OR?
Just did the run from Petaluma to Crescent City this past week,pulling our 35' fifth wheel,no problem,good road,tho not all 4 lane. We have done the 199 out of Crescent City with the same trailer,again,no problem.As was said,by the time you get out here to the West coast,you will be a lot more comfortable with your new toy.
Relax,enjoy the trip.I have seen a lot of large Motorhomes on those roads.

Storage Man wrote:

aerbus32 wrote:
It's been years since I drove 95 between Needles & Blythe, but lots of people towing boats use this route. Last time I was towing an 18' Sea Ray behind a 26' Class C. No issues other than the desert heat. Traffic for weekend use of the river can be very heavy.

Thanks, we can adjust the day of the week to be mid-week.
Just wanted a way to avoid the LA mess from Paso Robles to Phoenix.

n that case consider this . . .
North of Paso take 46 to 99 to 58 to 395 to 15 to 215 to 210 to 10 to Phoenix. That's the route I always use, and I've driven it a lot. Maximizes the easiest driving roads and minimizes traffic and 2 lane roads. Also avoids the weekenders coming and going to Havasu, etc. Presuming you're planning to go thru Barstow. RV parks are poorly rated. These parks are what I use along the suggested route. Bakersfield RV Resort or Orange Grove in Bakersfield. Desert Willow in Hesperia. Time your drive thru Cajon Pass into San Bernardino/Redlands to miss the commuter traffic. Also, keep in mind that afternoon desert winds can get bad. That's why I always spend the night in Bakersfield before heading into So Cal. That gets me over the 2 mountain passes before the wind and between the commuters.

paulj wrote:

Storage Man wrote:
Thanks for the info everyone. We'll be in Medford several days with friends so I might check out the road in the jeep. I may feel more comfortable with the rig by time I get there.

It's the California part of US199 that has the most curves as it follows a major river. The Oregon part is comparatively easy. Once you are in Medford, there isn't a realistic alternative way to the coast.

I'd suggest spending your time in Medford viewing other things in the Jeep. Off of US199 is Oregon Caves. NE from Medford is OR62 and the upper Rogue River (and Crater Lake). South there is Jacksonville and Applegate Lake. You could even take Bear camp Rd (paved BLM and FS) to the coast (Grants Pass to Gold Beach). Plus your friends will probably want to show you places.

Sounds like fun!
I just received a new custom fly rod and want to fish in OR. I would think there are good trout streams close to Medford.

aerbus32 wrote:
It's been years since I drove 95 between Needles & Blythe, but lots of people towing boats use this route. Last time I was towing an 18' Sea Ray behind a 26' Class C. No issues other than the desert heat. Traffic for weekend use of the river can be very heavy.

Thanks, we can adjust the day of the week to be mid-week.
Just wanted a way to avoid the LA mess from Paso Robles to Phoenix.

It's been years since I drove 95 between Needles & Blythe, but lots of people towing boats use this route. Last time I was towing an 18' Sea Ray behind a 26' Class C. No issues other than the desert heat. Traffic for weekend use of the river can be very heavy.

Storage Man wrote:
Thanks for the info everyone. We'll be in Medford several days with friends so I might check out the road in the jeep. I may feel more comfortable with the rig by time I get there.

It's the California part of US199 that has the most curves as it follows a major river. The Oregon part is comparatively easy. Once you are in Medford, there isn't a realistic alternative way to the coast.

I'd suggest spending your time in Medford viewing other things in the Jeep. Off of US199 is Oregon Caves. NE from Medford is OR62 and the upper Rogue River (and Crater Lake). South there is Jacksonville and Applegate Lake. You could even take Bear camp Rd (paved BLM and FS) to the coast (Grants Pass to Gold Beach). Plus your friends will probably want to show you places.

Just take I-5 to I-550 to I-80 to CA12 and into Napa. All 4 lane except CA12 and I think it is being widened.

US 101 through the redwoods has some narrow winding stretches. Fortunately, the speed limits in those areas are low. It is beautiful and well worth the drive. Take it slow and easy. You'll be fine. By the time you get there from OK, you'll be an old pro at driving your new rig. BTW, I drove US199 from Medford to Crescent City with my 31' MH towing a small car and had no trouble whatsoever. That is another beautiful drive.

Thanks for the info everyone. We'll be in Medford several days with friends so I might check out the road in the jeep. I may feel more comfortable with the rig by time I get there.

Apart from I5, there aren't any 4 lane highways in or out of Medford area, are there? Nor is there a 4 lane route to US101 (north of the Bay Area).

OR42 from Roseburg is a good alternative route to the coast from I5. It's what I'd recommend if a person is coming from the north (having, for example crossed the Cascades via I84 to Portland, and coming south on I5).