Questions of driving US-2 through the west
I've been tossing around an idea to travel from Michigan to Washington on US-2. For some reason I've wanted to travel US-2 just for the adventure of it. This would be in 2019. I have a Silverado ...
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If you come West you're going to have to drive some 'hills'... even interstates will have them. I also suggest purchasing online the 'Mountain Directory for Truckers & RVers'. It will give you a heads up on popular roads in the West. It comes in a eastern version, also. Many you can drive with a RV; some not advised. You'll soon get a feel of what you can handle.
Downshift before you even start down a grade; not in the midst of the downhill. You'll barely have to touch the brakes if you're shifting correctly.
Hwy 2 is a super easy drive. We enjoy it. As recommended, drive on the top 1/2 of your tank. Montana is 'Big Sky Country' and the expanses go on forever, it seems.
In Montana at the south edge of Glacier Nat'l Park is Marias Pass at 5280 elevation. Around Browning you'll have about "3-4 miles of descent that varies from 3 to 6%. It is a good two lane road." (taken from the Mountain Directory). In Idaho on Hwy 2 are no issues. In Washington you'll have Stevens Pass at 4061' elevation. Taken from the Mountain Directory"The westbound descent is 6 1/2 miles of 5-6% with 40 mph curves. The first 4 1/2 miles down from the summit are four lane. It then turns to three lane and then two lane." You'll have the same grades on some interstates. You'll be a pro in no time! :)
Do you have a brake controller for the trailer?
Downshift before you even start down a grade; not in the midst of the downhill. You'll barely have to touch the brakes if you're shifting correctly.
Hwy 2 is a super easy drive. We enjoy it. As recommended, drive on the top 1/2 of your tank. Montana is 'Big Sky Country' and the expanses go on forever, it seems.
In Montana at the south edge of Glacier Nat'l Park is Marias Pass at 5280 elevation. Around Browning you'll have about "3-4 miles of descent that varies from 3 to 6%. It is a good two lane road." (taken from the Mountain Directory). In Idaho on Hwy 2 are no issues. In Washington you'll have Stevens Pass at 4061' elevation. Taken from the Mountain Directory"The westbound descent is 6 1/2 miles of 5-6% with 40 mph curves. The first 4 1/2 miles down from the summit are four lane. It then turns to three lane and then two lane." You'll have the same grades on some interstates. You'll be a pro in no time! :)
Do you have a brake controller for the trailer?
