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Louba
May 29, 2013Explorer
seekingsummits wrote:
Can anyone tell me what to expect on the stretch of I-64 from Charleston, WV heading east toward OBX? Just curious how nasty the grades are going through the Mtns or if they arent too bad. Also, any advice on whether or not to leave my TV in "tow mode" going down those grades? Wasnt sure how high that mode will wind up the engine as this will be our first trip with any real elevation changes to contend with.
Thanks
It was some years ago the last time I went via I-64. At that time I had a smaller trailer and only a 1/2 ton TV but I never thought I'd make it up some of those grades. I wasn't even thinking about tow mode...just thinking I was never going to be able to get out of the state without leaving the trailer behind. Since then I've always gone via I-70 towards DC then south.
I now have a 3/4ton diesel but a larger fiver too. I'm heading to OBX in mid-June but I'm still leery and plan on going the DC route again. Maybe others will chip in with their experiences.
Lou
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