I'm taking our 31' class C from Chicago to San Francisco via I80. I'm worried about going thru the mountains. Anyone have any tips, things to avoid, ... on this route? Thanks In advance.
The interstates were designed for truck traffic and that is what you will see. A lot of trucks. And the grades were also designed for those same trucks. Not too steep. My advise is on a steep decline, use intermediate gears and take them slow, and not sitting on your brakes all the way down. And going up the hills, just take your time, the loaded trucks will be going slow also.