Redding to Reno

donn0128 wrote:
Not the best of roads. Better would be I5 to Sacramento and I80 over the hill

Sounds like you have not ever driven that road.

89/44/36 are two lane state highways, no steep grades, very few curves, pavement in far better condition than the I80 obstacle course.

Lots of places to pull off the highway for a break or overnight boondocking.