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Highway 101 Nothern CA to Newport Oregon

catkins
Explorer II
Explorer II
Any issues to be aware of in a 36MH pulling toad. Doing it in small bits and know it will be slow. Heading that way around March 6th. Heading across to 101 north of San Fran and know weather will be wet. Any road concerns or anything else we should know?
Thanks for info!!
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rhagfo
Explorer III
Explorer III
dapperdan wrote:
We were through there a few years ago with our 38' fifth wheel. I thought it was very doable. Take your time, slow down and you'll do just fine!

That "tight" spot in the above post does NOT look that tight to me. We've been on narrower roads than that for short distances at a time (WITH the fifth wheel).

I guess their idea of tight and my idea of tight are much different. :h

Enjoy the ride, the 101 is one of the most beautiful trips we've done with the RV! We went from north to south ending near Petaluma on the PCH. Take your time, there's a lot to take in!!

Dan


I agree that isn't all that tight.
try this, this isn't 101 it is Hwy 26 going from Portland to the coast.
I will add that one of the tightest spots on 101 is just south of Yachats on Cape Perpetua where they are doing some bridge repair and the road is one lane during working hours.



Russ & Paula the Beagle Belle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 Aisin DRW 4X4 Long bed.
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS, 32' GVWR 12,360#

"Visit and Enjoy Oregon State Parks"

dapperdan
Explorer
Explorer
We were through there a few years ago with our 38' fifth wheel. I thought it was very doable. Take your time, slow down and you'll do just fine!

That "tight" spot in the above post does NOT look that tight to me. We've been on narrower roads than that for short distances at a time (WITH the fifth wheel).

I guess their idea of tight and my idea of tight are much different. :h

Enjoy the ride, the 101 is one of the most beautiful trips we've done with the RV! We went from north to south ending near Petaluma on the PCH. Take your time, there's a lot to take in!!

Dan

diazr2
Explorer
Explorer
rhagfo wrote:
diazr2 wrote:
Very easy run gets a little tight between Eureka and Cresent City but just for about 10 miles but other than that it's smooth sailing. Give yourself enough time to stop in Bandon have lunch in old town and see the beautiful coast line


Semis run this road all the time, so size and length are not an issue.
while a nice road 101 does of sections that are twisting roads, so just don't be in a hurry.


Yes they do that's what makes it tight (click on tight)

MarkTwain
Explorer
Explorer
catkins wrote:
Any issues to be aware of in a 36MH pulling toad. Doing it in small bits and know it will be slow. Heading that way around March 6th. Heading across to 101 north of San Fran and know weather will be wet. Any road concerns or anything else we should know?
Thanks for info!!


While most RVers don't feel the need for a radar detector or a CB radio, the "bears in Oregon are heavy and sneaky". They frequently hide behind over passes and trees and shoot radar coming right at you. I always want to know where the Bears are sitting even If you normally drive only 55mph. The CB truckers will alert you to road hazards and accidents up in front of you and will give you directions in the event you have to detour around. 1 $400 speeding ticket will buy the best Valentine Radar dector.

rhagfo
Explorer III
Explorer III
diazr2 wrote:
Very easy run gets a little tight between Eureka and Cresent City but just for about 10 miles but other than that it's smooth sailing. Give yourself enough time to stop in Bandon have lunch in old town and see the beautiful coast line


Semis run this road all the time, so size and length are not an issue.
while a nice road 101 does of sections that are twisting roads, so just don't be in a hurry.
Russ & Paula the Beagle Belle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 Aisin DRW 4X4 Long bed.
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS, 32' GVWR 12,360#

"Visit and Enjoy Oregon State Parks"

diazr2
Explorer
Explorer
Very easy run gets a little tight between Eureka and Cresent City but just for about 10 miles but other than that it's smooth sailing. Give yourself enough time to stop in Bandon have lunch in old town and see the beautiful coast line