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flooby
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May 28, 2020

Routes to Big Bear

Hello everyone!

I'm planning on towing my 20' travel trailer up to Green Valley Lake, west of Big Bear this coming Labor Day. My TV is a AWD 2014 Pathfinder.

I've been up to Big Bear a number of times and was planning on taking hwy 38 so it's a bit flatter. Then I found mention of taking hwy 138 to Crestline and then taking 18. That would cut about 40min off my travel time.

Would taking 138 be a viable option? I don't have the strongest TV so how does 138 compare to 38?

Thanks!
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4 Replies

  • flooby's avatar
    flooby
    Explorer
    May 30, 2020
    Thanks for the input. A short, sweet answer. I’ll take the long way around.

    As far as the CVT, I don’t notice much of a difference between it and my last TV. Granted I’ve only towed with it 6 or 7 times and it’s been pretty flat each time. I don’t have a transmission temp monitor but wish I did. Nissan swears the CVT doesn’t need a transmission cooler but you never know...
  • rexlion's avatar
    rexlion
    Explorer
    May 29, 2020
    Doesn't look like many folks are in a position to know. Old-Biscuit has been around some, so probably there's your answer.

    I'm curious to know how your CVT has been performing. I like the new variety Pathfinders and there are some good prices on used ones, but I tow all the time (for work and play) and am a bit leery of the transmission. What's your experience been? Do you have a transmission temp monitor?

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