pyoung47
Dec 02, 2023Explorer
Heading to Seattle
A friend will be heading from Kansas City to Seattle after Christmas. She will be driving a motorhome with a Jeep toad. Can someone give some advice for this trip and the best route to take.
In N. California some mountain passes have show chain requirements during winter months. It's important to check with California state DOT website before arriving in N. California.
Personally I'd build in enough travel time to allow for a 3-4 day layover instead of trying to drive a MH with tire chains, and risk having one break and beat the wheel-well to bits. When driving with tire chains on, about 15 MPH is top speed; otherwise you cannot prevent a chain from breaking a destroying everything it hits.
As to route, I'd stay on the interstates when possible, they are kept more drive-able IMO.