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TerrytoTucson's avatar
Aug 10, 2017

CA to AZ via Nevada

Hello, we will be traveling to Tucson AZ and since we live in the Sierra Nevada's would like to go through Nevada down 95 to AZ. My concern is Highway 89 in CA through Markleeville and particularly through Loope to 395. (Lake Topaz area) Is this do-able in an RV? That area looks difficult. They do not clear the roads in winter and I wonder about the condition of the road as well as it being driveable in a large vehicle. We have a 34 foot class A and will be towing a small car. The google map shows this road in yellow (as apposed to the white roads) does that mean it's a bigger Highway? Thanks for any input.
  • We live on the Eastern side of the Sierras and have taken 89 in our car. I do not think I would want to take my motorhome over that road. The road itself is good, but there are steep grades, sharp turns, and drop offs.

    Ron
  • 2oldman wrote:
    rk911 wrote:
    what is "the little man view"???
    Drag the little man icon onto the road. If it turns blue, you can view the road.

    Very handy feature to view any suspect road you're considering.

    huh? what little man icon? on what????
  • I'm 43 feet tip to TT tail and have no issues on CA 89.
  • We have taken 89 from I/5 going into Susanville and on through Reno a few times in late October. It's a nice ride.
  • rk911 wrote:
    what is "the little man view"???
    Drag the little man icon onto the road. If it turns blue, you can view the road.

    Very handy feature to view any suspect road you're considering.
  • 2oldman wrote:
    The 'little man' view shows it to be a very nice road.

    what is "the little man view"???