Taking a Arizona trip this week for first time, wondering about route 89A Arizona north from Prescott, we are driving a class A 33 foot. Wondering if this is a RV friendly route. Will our phones work? Thank you.

Prescott to Cottonwood via 89A........NOCottonwood to Sedona and then onto Cave Spring..........YESPrescott to Cave Spring........169 (Dewey) to I-17 (N) to 179 (Sedona) to 89A OR89 to I-40 to I-17 to 89A (longer route)Provided that is the 'cave spring' you are referring to (there's at least 8 in AZ) :H

Cave Springs? Not ringing a bell and I thought I’d been everywhere. But 89A north is doable though I wouldn’t suggest taking it from Sedona to Flagstaff with a big rig. That was one of my favorite roads when I rode motorcycles because of the grades and tight curves. Some people claim to do it but I can’t believe they manage to stay in their own lane and they likely acquire a trail of hostile solo drivers, especially going uphill.Your phone should work OK, again the only questionable area might be the Sedona-Flagstaff stretch which is somewhat less than 30 miles.After posting I realized that route takes you over Mingus Mountain and through Jerome, an emphatic no for a big rig.Sorry for the sloppiness.

X2 out of Sedona. On a bus tour of the area the guide pointed out the rocks on the side of the road that had RV paint on them.Avoid any road that states `scenic' next to it.

Thank you everyone...I get it. I will be taking the long way around.

On the section of the route from Prescott to Clarkdale phones will be intermittent. You will be quite high coming down into Clarkdale and when there is a clear shot to a tower you'll have reception. When you're not, nothing. The route over the mountain is steep and has a large number of close switchbacks. The state has restricted it to NO TRUCKS OVER 50' in length, but there is no restriction on RV's regardless of length. I have driven it in a 38' Diesel Bounder, southwest to northeast, pulling a toad. It was tight, especially on the switchbacks and through Jerome, but if you are a good mountain driver, and your equipment can handle the grades, it is not a major problem. The same general issues will be seen on the section of the route from Sedona northeast. This is the section with steep cliffs right at the road edge that will reach out and touch you if you're not careful. Switchbacks, steep grades and narrow spots are the same as the other section. When you finally get up out of Oak Creek Canyon and onto the mesa, it's a very pretty ride. Same truck length restriction. The stretch of 89A between Clarkdale and Sedona is no problem at all, except for possible traffic and road construction issues st some times.

Route 89A Arizona from Prescott to Cave Spring

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Dick_B
Explorer
Apr 28, 2013
X2 out of Sedona. On a bus tour of the area the guide pointed out the rocks on the side of the road that had RV paint on them.
Avoid any road that states `scenic' next to it.
rfryer
Explorer
Apr 28, 2013
Cave Springs? Not ringing a bell and I thought I’d been everywhere. But 89A north is doable though I wouldn’t suggest taking it from Sedona to Flagstaff with a big rig. That was one of my favorite roads when I rode motorcycles because of the grades and tight curves. Some people claim to do it but I can’t believe they manage to stay in their own lane and they likely acquire a trail of hostile solo drivers, especially going uphill.Your phone should work OK, again the only questionable area might be the Sedona-Flagstaff stretch which is somewhat less than 30 miles.

After posting I realized that route takes you over Mingus Mountain and through Jerome, an emphatic no for a big rig.Sorry for the sloppiness.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Apr 28, 2013
Prescott to Cottonwood via 89A........NO

Cottonwood to Sedona and then onto Cave Spring..........YES

Prescott to Cave Spring........169 (Dewey) to I-17 (N) to 179 (Sedona) to 89A
OR
89 to I-40 to I-17 to 89A (longer route)

Provided that is the 'cave spring' you are referring to (there's at least 8 in AZ) :H

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