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California Route 139

Allen61605
Explorer
Explorer
Is California Route 139 between Adin and Susanville a decent road for a large motorhome? We usually take 395 but 139 is shorter.
Dick & Barb
2002 Holiday Rambler Endeavor
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rocmoc
Explorer
Explorer
Have driven many times over 40 year including with our Motorhomes (current big rig Diesel Pusher). NO problem! If you can't drive this road you shouldn't be driving an RV.

rocmoc n AZ
rocmoc n Great SouthWest USA

profdant139
Explorer II
Explorer II
139 is pretty, but it might not be any faster. If you go to Adin, stop at the general store -- really neat old west stuff, and great sandwiches!
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ramyankee
Explorer
Explorer
I never drive 139. 395 for us is the only route.
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joelm
Explorer
Explorer
Not a bad road. Pretty drive.

dave54
Nomad
Nomad
We pull our 30' TT frequently. No problem.
No fuel between Susanville and Adin.
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CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Explorer III
How large is large? 15 miles of 139 is prohibited for MHs over 40'.
2009 Holiday Rambler 42' Scepter with ISL 400 Cummins
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2014 Grand Cherokee Overland

Bob

Us_out_West
Explorer
Explorer
Is Adin your destination?

The 139 is a steep narrow climb with some pretty good curves starting out.

Once topped out the 139 is still narrow and can be a white knuckler for many.

The 395 a much better road.
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2oldman
Explorer II
Explorer II
Google map street view shows it to be ok, but I'd have a look at those 25mph hairpin curves.
"If I'm wearing long pants, I'm too far north" - 2oldman