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knshook
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Jun 17, 2015

The difference between Beartooth and Road to the Sun?

For those who have traveled the Beartooth Hwy and Road To The Sun-would it be possible to find out what the difference is for driving?We have traveled the Beartooth, but not RTTS. For personal reasons my DH would prefer not to be a passager in a little red bus and would like to drive- but he isn't suicidal, and neither am I !! We drive a Silverado HD (Duramax diesel) Thank you for any help!
  • I've driven 'Road to the Sun' in my Dodge Ram 4x4 Quad Cab Short Box. No problem. Just don't plan to pull your trailer, it's not allowed.

    The views are amazing... DW gasped many times as she looked down... down... down... while I drove as close to the edge as I had to to get around some of the curves :D
  • As mentioned, the Going to the Sun road is a lot tighter. If your truck is a dually, it will be very tight in some spots with absolutely nothing on the passenger side while going up.

    I went up/down twice in a long box single rear wheel truck no problems at all, though it wasn't tourist season so not a lot of traffic. If it was very crowded, would still be doable.

    Problem is, there are very few places to stop and they are very small so not many places for the driver to stop and get a good look of the view. I was fortunate that we were held up by construction near the top so had a chance to look around. Otherwise, I would basically had only very quick glances.

    If you have a SRW truck, my suggestion would be to take your truck and if he doesn't see enough, may decide you want to take a Red bus.
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    The little red bus is bigger than your PU. What's your question?
  • I have driven each (plus MOKI DUGWAY HWY 261, UTAH) but NOT with my TT only the truck. Also Top of World with the TT. No problem for each.

    However, I like riding the bus since I can see more.

    The Road to the Sun is somewhat more of a challenge (more narrow) than the Beartooth. I thought the Beartooth (without a TT) was very easy. However, I would not want to drive it with a TT attached.

    Of the three, Moki is by far more of a challenge.

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