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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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paulj
Explorer II
Jun 01, 2015
From the Mono Cty report, trucks, especially semis (5 axle), most often have problems when taking an uphill curve. If the trailer wheels run onto the shoulder (or beyond) they get stuck. They don't have the power and traction to overcome the grade, curve and trailer drag.

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