Winter + Mountains + I-40 = Newbie questions

k6ncx wrote:
We are contemplating a trip in a general January/February time frame. Two possible segments, both on I-40, have us a bit concerned. One is in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. The other is in Tennessee and North Carolina.

We have very limited experience in RV driving (in hundreds of miles, all clear dry pavement,) have not driven anything this long (36 feet) before, and really dislike snow/ice.on the eastern.

I know there's some serious elevation on the western stretch, and less so on the eastern. I've hunted but not found any good source of elevation info along routes.

Experience, insights, and/or sources for elevation data invited and appreciated.

Simply watch the weather, be prepared to hold up when you need to. never allow the propane & water to drop below 1/2 tank. heat as required.

You will be climbing all the way from the Miss. river to Flagstaff. 7011 feet then a quick drop to Needles Ca. then warm :)