The first section is not recommended by GS as RV friendly, for good reason. Very windy, NAROW along cliffs far above the Smith river. Was NOT suitable for a 40' coach towing a car. Once past that section, not bad. Might not be as bad going South, but not for me. I typically heed the GS recommendations, but figured that the rest was o.k. so how bad can it be?

Gee, pulled my 36 foot fiver total length around 55 feet with no problem. Guess the difference is I maybe have more confidence in my abilities

This is a great road. We have been over it numerous times without any issues. The lower speed limit is there for a reason, the curves!

199 in CA is also prohibited for MH's over 40'.

Wow, now you tell me. Went over it just fine with our RV a few years ago. Very spectacular scenery. Had no issues.

My TV and TT are 43 feet total. No issues for me.

Hwy 199 Crescent City to Grants Pass .... DON'T

dave54
Nomad
Oct 12, 2017
199 a bad road?

Wow! Must be absolutely white knuckle terrified on I70 across Kansas.
nevadanick
Explorer
Oct 10, 2017
I have yet to be on a state hwy that i was uncomfortable on. 199 is a great highway. Yes some are not as comfortable as others in certain situations which is why it would be hard to give an opinion to someone you dont know. Try hwy 4 sometime.
cpaulsen
Explorer
Oct 10, 2017
GeoBoy wrote:
Hwy 199 like most Kalifornia roads is terrible..

Must be why semis use it all the time from Medford/Grants Pass to Brooking and Crescent City.
GeoBoy
Explorer
Oct 10, 2017
Hwy 199 like most Kalifornia roads is terrible..
TANDDANDBIGE
Explorer
Oct 10, 2017
Thanks to those who gave positive and informative feedback. To those who are "EXPERT" drivers, I suggest you stay off the road for a few years until I gain the experience and confidence that you have.; just for your own safety.
time2roll
Nomad
Oct 09, 2017
If 40' is max you can go a total of 50' max with a toad.
Depending on your toad you may need a 35' or less MH.
Glad to provide the entertainment ;)
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Oct 09, 2017
time2roll wrote:
Last I read articulated vehicles are allowed an extra 10'.

time2roll wrote:
CA Traveler wrote:
I'm not aware of an articulated RV but I'm sure someone will point me to one... :)
Anything that bends such as pulling a car behind your MH ;)
But California Highway Patrol officer sir my 45' motorhome and 30' trailer is an articulated RV and hence 75' is perfectly legal in you state, sir.

Thanks for the great entertainment! :B
jamesu
Explorer
Oct 09, 2017
donn0128 wrote:
Gee, pulled my 36 foot fiver total length around 55 feet with no problem. Guess the difference is I maybe have more confidence in my abilities

Ouch!
paulj
Explorer II
Oct 09, 2017
I've seen 'kingpin' limits on roads like Sonora Pass (CA108). THat's short for 'kingpin-to-rear-axle (KPRA) distance on a truck tractor-semitrailer'.

I found a trucker discussion that claimed

US-199 has a 30 ft. KPRA advisory but reading the law below says they can't enforce below 38 ft.

Article about allowing 18 wheelers on 199
time2roll
Nomad
Oct 09, 2017
CA Traveler wrote:
I'm not aware of an articulated RV but I'm sure someone will point me to one... :)
Anything that bends such as pulling a car behind your MH ;)