HWY 5 in BC (Coquihalla)
Hi, I am a brand new member, I am travelling to Vancouver via the number 1 and 5 with my young family this summer. We are pulling our TT that is 32' with 2 slides and a GVW of 10,000lbs. We are trav...
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If you come through Kelowna and use the 97C then be aware that the climb from Westbank to the top is just under 29Km...steady and relentless climb. Just take it easy and watch your temps and you'll be fine.
Coming through Kamloops will greet you with a similar climb although not quite as long.
Would also suggest not towing in the heat of the day...can get to 40C on either route in the summer.
I've towed both with my old V10 and it made it just fine....although not as easily as your truck will do it, so don't spend too much time worrying about 'the mountains coming up' :)
Have a great trip!!
Coming through Kamloops will greet you with a similar climb although not quite as long.
Would also suggest not towing in the heat of the day...can get to 40C on either route in the summer.
I've towed both with my old V10 and it made it just fine....although not as easily as your truck will do it, so don't spend too much time worrying about 'the mountains coming up' :)
Have a great trip!!
