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Carlos___Ranae's avatar
Sep 21, 2016

Route 299 in California

We would like to travel from Redding to Crescent City. GPS says route 299. Is this route doable with a large fifth-wheeler, 44 feet?. We just did Route 89 in Lake Tahoe and it was pretty tight. The camper bottomout twice. We would like something less stressful.

14 Replies

  • With Crescent City being the goal, it's about the same time either 299,101, vs I-5, 199. I would take 299, 101 for the scenery, but for a more easy drive, I-5, 199.
  • We have done 199 many times, towing our 36' fifth wheel with no problems.
    Have not tried 299,so no help there. If I were going fro Redding to Crescent city, I would do 199 for certain.
  • I used to live in Trinity county many years ago. The road from Redding to Weaverville has improved a lot. Not sure on how it is now from Weaverville to the coast. I would think you should be okay. Call CHP and see what they say. Or the Trinity county sheriffs office.
  • We posted this question last year and were advised to stay on I-5 north to Hwy 199. 199 was OK for us with Class A and toad. Still windy and hilly but just allow some extra time. Check construction map. I saw about 3 construction spots on Google Maps for Hwy 199 but lots more on 299.