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amysmitchell
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Jun 21, 2016

Hwy 65 from Springfield Mo to Little Rock Ar

I need some class A advice on driving this big boy on Hwy 65 from Springfield Mo to Little Rock. Although I'm fulltiming with a TT, I've rented a 40' motorhome to take my grandkids on vacation. We're thinking about going to Branson on the way home. We've gotten good at driving it but want to make sure it's a good road for travel.
Thanks
  • We made this trip a few years back and I vowed never again. I never spent so much time going up and down and around on any stretch of road.
    Any road marked `scenic' on the map is to be avoided.
  • I have driven on 65 in a car...so can't speak to doing it in an RV.

    However, I must say I never avoid a scenic route...I live for them!
  • We just did that route about a month ago.No MH,but a 42' 5er.No problems at all.I just drove it.Good road,plenty of room and not much construction.I say go for it.
  • There are a few steep grades with runaway truck ramps so be sure you know how to drive in the mountains. Some of the road is 4 lane and some is 2 lane. Just take your time and enjoy the scenery. Plan a couple of stops maybe at Walmart parking lots or truck stops. There is a small rest area right before you go into MO on the left at Harrison AR. If it's not crowded you could pull in there. There is also a Walmart Supercenter right before there on the right.
  • Thanks for all the info guys.....we've decided to go for it. Heading out in a little bit.