Tehachapi pass
Hi. I am in Temecula, heading to Bay Area. We have a 31 ft fifth wheel. I was very anxious coming south over grape vine. How is Tehachapi pass going north? Is that a better choice? Thanks for any advice...it's April, weather is fine.
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- You don't allow private messages, so I'll just adivse you lay off the brakes on descents and use your gears.
- 40 years ago it had it's challenges but in the past 20+ years it's been an easy road to travel.
- Smokie likes to hangout in the area - gear down and drives safely, don't want to let speed cause problem (on the down slopes).
- Barney55, We live in AZ. and have relatives in Bakersfield so I've been over that section many times. Overall it's a pretty good road, surface is much better than the 5/99. There are a couple of good size declines but they are relatively short. I just keep my speed down and have never had an issue. Going eastbound is a little more work because it is a major truck route. Not a bad ride at all.
Ray - It's not too bad. It's just like any other mountain pass. Don't let your rig overheat. Gear down and pull at a speed your truck likes. Stay in the slow lane unless it's absolutely necessary to pass a really slow vehicle. If you do need to pass, make sure you have plenty of room if you are going at a slower speed. Some of the cars pull the pass at 75-80 mph, so you won't give them a lot of time to react if you change lanes at a slow speed. Hundreds of RVs and big rigs make the climb daily, and you shouldn't have a problem at all.
- Welcome to the Forums! :)
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