Thank you for your kind response. We are picking up a Class A Newmar Ventana 4369 in Junction City, Oregon. We are pressed for time, b/c we are not fully retired yet, and have a commitment.within ten days of our pick-up. Of course, while we're so close we want to see the Redwoods. We realize the trip will be mostly driving and little sightseeing. But, hopefully it will motivate us to begin to make time to enjoy our purchase and older years while we still can. We plan to take the advice of many others and take the Southern Route (I-40). Any advice is greatly appreciated. God bless you, ch