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obiwancanoli
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Nov 18, 2020

Which Way from Napa to Quartzite?

I've a 35' MH and will be towing my car via tow dolly. Live in North Bay (Napa, CA) and headed to Quartzsite.

I was hoping for an alternative route, and considered Hwy 58 Bakersfield to Barstow, then on to I-40, after which I'll head South on 95...

Didn't really want to go the Grapevine route, but weather forecast shows little chance of rain (or snow) either way I go...

Help!


EDIT: I fixed your topic title to give some detail.
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  • Janss's avatar
    Janss
    Explorer II
    Nov 18, 2020
    I drive home from CA most of the time on 58 then I-40. I like AZ95...goes near the CO river at Lake Havasu and by Parker. Never been on US95.

    I can't understand why anyone would want to drive down into the greater L.A. area with motorhome if there is an alternate route.

    In October, I drove down I-5 from Oregon to Santa Clarita Valley (over Grapevine, but located north of L.A.). As soon as I came to Santa Clarita I wanted to drive right out of there! But I was there to visit family and friends. I still drove up to Barstow to catch I-40 to go home.

    Check the weather for Tehachapi...that would be your highest pass.

    If you're driving down I-5, don't take 58 to get to 99. Instead take 7th Standard Rd just north of 58 to get over to 99. Much easier and less busy.

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