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.

Not sure I can be much help, but here's an elevation map of I-40 through NM, AZ, and CA: I-40 Elevation Map NM-AZ-CA. As to the weather, you are right that you may have to confront your dislike of snow and ice, but other than keeping an eye on the 10-day forecast and, as was suggested above, being prepared to hole up for a while, I'm not sure what to suggest. FWIW, we're planning a similar trip from GA to CA, and we're taking I-10.

73 Skip K4EAK