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The_Barbarian1
Explorer
Jun 04, 2016

Bakersfield to Chico, California

I usually drive up the Five when heading north and not the 99. But there has been a lot of upgrades from Bako to Fresno on the 99 and I am wondering if that continues on up to Sacramento. I know Stockton was all torn up too. I'm leaving shortly, so those who have traveled north on both roads, what is my best option pulling the 5th Wheel.
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  • Highway_4x4's avatar
    Highway_4x4
    Explorer
    Jun 05, 2016
    Got to go north out of so cal soon. Last year the 5 was a washboard mess and swore I would take the 99 next. But now hear the 99 is not so good. I just want smooth south of Sacramento. Which one will keep all 4 on the ground without washboard and potholes. OK, the lesser of two evils.
  • aerbus32's avatar
    aerbus32
    Explorer II
    Jun 04, 2016
    We've been going between Redding & Temecula since '78. Twice a year, My father-in-law prefers 5. And Chevy's. I prefer 99. And Ford's. Haven't been on 99 since December, but there has been ongoing construction all thru the Central Valley on it. I'd suggest you use 99.
  • windinmyface2's avatar
    windinmyface2
    Explorer
    Jun 04, 2016
    Last time I went North, I 5 was very rough. returned on 99.
    note: there is a large sinkhole near Tracy. they have a portion of I 5 closed with a detour.

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