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hotjag1
Explorer II
Oct 13, 2015

Possible routes in Idaho with 65' RV and trailer

We are going to be heading south in about 10 days and would like to take a different route than what we usually do.

I was thinking about heading east on I90 to Cd'A, ID and then go south on SR 95 to Ontario, ID....or continue east on I90 to Missoula, MT and then go south on SR 93 to Arco, ID.

Both routes look like they have a fair amount of twists and turns according to Streets and Trips map.

I am wondering if there will be any problems taking either route with a combined length of 65', or which route would be the best. I have been driving motorhomes for over 30 years, but I don't want to be on top of the centerline or over the fog line when going around curves(maybe once or twice, but not continually).

What do you guys think? Any advice and information about these routes is greatly appreciated.

Thanks....Don
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  • 2gypsies1's avatar
    2gypsies1
    Explorer III
    Oct 13, 2015
    We, too, have taken our 40' motorhome towing on both of those highways. Although it's still early in the season, keep a close check on the weather up to the time you leave.

    We think Hwy 95 is the most scenic but is more twisty (definitely not extreme) and has more hills. It's easily done with big rigs in good weather.

    Have a good trip to sunny AZ!
  • The_Texan's avatar
    The_Texan
    Explorer
    Oct 13, 2015
    What is the rest of your route down, after I-84? If the weather is like it is now and forecast to stay that way for your trip, I would do the I-90 to Missoula and US-93 south. You can pick up some weather in that area.

    We drive from New Meadows to CdA and the road would be no problem for you, but to me, used to mountains, it is boring most of the way.

    We will be headed down to Wellton, through Parker on the 29th of Nov and expect to see snow in the Wells to Ely area.
  • Murphsmom's avatar
    Murphsmom
    Explorer
    Oct 13, 2015
    Either route would work. BTW, Ontario is in Oregon, just across the river from Fruitland ID. We always laugh and say that we can see Oregon from our back yard.
  • katoomer's avatar
    katoomer
    Explorer
    Oct 13, 2015
    I wouldn't worry too much if you have been driving that rig for a while. I've been on most of those routes with 64' length

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