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accsys
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Sep 07, 2013

Redding, CA to Reno, NV

I have a 40' MH pulling a Jeep and will be heading from Redding over to Reno the end of the week. It looks like there are three possible routes: CA 44 over to Susanville and US 395 down; CA 36 over to Susanville and US 395 down; or I-5 to Red Bluff then CA 99 down to Yuba City and CA 20 over to I-80.

I am really conflicted over which would be easiest - any advice from you pros in northern CA?
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  • amandasgramma's avatar
    amandasgramma
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    Sep 08, 2013
    coolbreeze01 wrote:
    "Just a trip note*
    Watch for the tree full of shoes off the Northbound lanes on 395 about 30 miles above Reno.
    We are still trying to figure out what it means.
    There was a bicycle hanging from the tree as of yesterday."

    What a stupid thing to do. Sorry for the tree, and its just littering anyway. Seems like the CHP would stop, roll down their window and say 'hey moron'.............
    They probably would if the tree weren't out in the middle of nowhere!!!! The CHP are too busy doing their job in the bigger cities.......
  • coolbreeze01's avatar
    coolbreeze01
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2013
    "Just a trip note*
    Watch for the tree full of shoes off the Northbound lanes on 395 about 30 miles above Reno.
    We are still trying to figure out what it means.
    There was a bicycle hanging from the tree as of yesterday."

    What a stupid thing to do. Sorry for the tree, and its just littering anyway. Seems like the CHP would stop, roll down their window and say 'hey moron'.............
  • amandasgramma's avatar
    amandasgramma
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2013
    Thats_Ok wrote:


    Just a trip note*
    Watch for the tree full of shoes off the Northbound lanes on 395 about 30 miles above Reno.
    We are still trying to figure out what it means.
    There was a bicycle hanging from the tree as of yesterday.
    :)
    One drunken night.................and then EVERYONE started tossing their shoes up there.......that's my story and I'm sticking to it
  • accsys's avatar
    accsys
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2013
    Marv Hoag wrote:
    I always use the 44,36,395 going to Reno and points east.

    Driving the rig in your signature??
  • accsys's avatar
    accsys
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2013
    coolbreeze01 wrote:
    I use 44,36,395 several times a year both directions. My preferred route. Have a smooth trip.....

    I assume you mean taking 44 to where it ends in 36 about 5 miles west of Susanville?
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    deleted-2
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2013
    coolbreeze01 wrote:
    I use 44,36,395 several times a year both directions. My preferred route. Have a smooth trip.....


    We were just up that way yesterday :)
    44 to 36 thru Suzyville
    Pretty good roads in good condition I'd say.

    Just a trip note*
    Watch for the tree full of shoes off the Northbound lanes on 395 about 30 miles above Reno.
    We are still trying to figure out what it means.
    There was a bicycle hanging from the tree as of yesterday.
    :)
  • Ka_Ron's avatar
    Ka_Ron
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2013
    Not a pro from California, but have been there and done that.
    I would use your third choice.
    I-5, CA99, CA20, I-80 and in to Reno
    Both 36 and 44 have some interesting sections you may not want to do with your 40'
  • coolbreeze01's avatar
    coolbreeze01
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2013
    I use 44,36,395 several times a year both directions. My preferred route. Have a smooth trip.....

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