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profdant139
Explorer II
May 31, 2015

Sonora Pass with a small trailer & a competent truck?

I know that Sonora Pass in the Sierra is not recommended for trailers -- I have driven it in a truck several times. But we'd like to boondock in the high country up there, since the snow is gone due ...
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Tiger4x4RV
Nomad
May 31, 2015
I've been up and down the east side of Sonora Pass many times, no problem. Going down the west side in my old 4-cylinder Toyota 4x4 RV, even gearing down did not do the trick. Scary ride. If you don't want to do an up-and-back from the east, perhaps go up the west side?

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