Johnson City, TN to Hiawassee, GA
We always take I26/US23 across the mountain to Asheville and beyond. I was just wondering if going down I81 towards Knoxville then hitting I40 east and comming out below Asheville would be a better ro...
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Going 81/40 has less steep pulls like going over Sam's Gap, you do have "the gorge" after entering North Carolina where trucks are limited to the right lane and a 55 MPH speed limit. We use to live in Johnson City and went Sam's Gap many times with both a gas powered MH and a diesel powered MH. Don't really see the advantage of the increase distance going down I-81 versus just going I-26 unless you tow combination really has a problem pulling those grades on 26.
Give it a try and see what works best for you. Travel safe.
Give it a try and see what works best for you. Travel safe.
