very high fifth wheel and bridge concerns
Well it won't be long till we finally take our maiden voyage with our new Big Country. This fiver is much higher than our old Citation. Hubby measured including air conditioners it is 13 '6. Im very...
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GoPackGo wrote:
In case you're thinking about it, I read a post on one of these forums this week regarding how incredibly expensive it is to use the bypass around Denver if pulling any kind of trailer.
Tim
The official CDOT re-route when going south with a vehicle over 13.0 is; exit east I-70, I-70 east to I-225 (north), I-225 north to reconnect to I-25 south, which routes you around the low bridge area and is free, but traffic is no better.
The route you are talking about is E470 toll, which when pulling a trailer will cost $31.05 as a visitor (no transponder). Don't get me started on the toll system here, but it's $10.35 initial vehicle and $10.35 each additional axle. Pleasant drive if you don't want the hassle downtown, but an expensive option.
Mountain Mama - Also be aware the Express toll cancer is spreading to I-25 and I-70 as well and you'll see signs for their "Lexus" lanes where you can pay to take the HOV lanes. Just ignore those and stay off the HOV lanes and you'll be fine.
