IDRW1971 wrote:
dont know how heavy. Its a Grand Design Solitude
310 (2019)
https://www.granddesignrv.com/showroom/2020/fifth-wheel/solitude/floorplans/310GK#specs
Might be a good Idea to get an Accurate Measurement on the Height of the Trailer on your Vehicle - when empty and when full.
Requires someone to hold a stick out level and measure - we usually just take a string and when level cut it off and measure to get it correct.
Just a Thought,
IDRW1971 wrote:
We have been out west a zillion times and are going to WYS for 7 days there let alone many many many stops. We have a 36 ft 5th wheel that is 13.5 tall so I was concerned about the bridges and tunnels on what ever roads. We live in Ft Ld and will be going to: Memphis,Eureka Spr, Dodge, Co Spr, YS,Bryce-Zion, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon, then down to a few stops in TX then to San Antonio, Nashville to name some stops. Like I said, many we have been to before but some want to visit again. Looking at going from Co Spr to 287 or 191 to get to Yellowstone. If we go on 191 we can miss the traffic is S YS and go directly to WYS where we will camp 15 min N oF WYS. We have 7 days there, so we will do the S end with just the truck.
Sorry to have missed your Mission. -
Couple things that would have helped in getting a more legitimate/helpful reply - The fact that the rig is 13.5' tall, would have helped - Never seen one that tall but what would I know without some factual info like, type of 5th wheel.:h Second your join date and the fact that you have only 3-4 posts would indicate you Just Might be a Rookie.:S
While I have not yet been out West a Zillion times, yet, I go at least a couple times a year and have a couple hundred thousand miles out there, ..... I always look to make the Drive as good as the Destination - .....with Yellowstone being the destination, that requires a pretty good Drive.:R
So, Sorry, to have not been of any help - Might work on your signature so we would have an idea as to the type of RV'er you are ..........not that you just joined and didn't know to fill out the Signature part of the registration.;)
Time of year would also help, as you are well aware of the Heat in the Summer of Utah - so it is a much more friendly place in the Shoulder seasons..........But I'm sure you have that factored into your Zillion and 1st trip.
Look over these to see if they might help; State DOT's are the best place to get honest info.
https://www.cotrip.org/home.htm
http://www.dot.state.wy.us/home.html
https://www.udot.utah.gov/main/f?p=100:6:0::::V,T:,1
Similar post with similar replies you might enjoy.
Enjoy the Rockies and the Southwest - so much to see and Never.....Never Enough TIME!
IDRW1971 wrote:
Going to W.Yellowstone from Colorado Springs.
Looks like going from Co Springs to Lander to W.Yellowstone is the least miles.
It is not interstate, so I am wondering about if any bridges or any other issues.
Some say to go Co Spr to Rock Springs to Idaho Falls to W.Yellowstone.
Hate to add another 100 miles
because we have about 8,000 during our across the US trip.
If I understand the Question you are out on a Tour of the USA - to SEE the Sites and you are going from Colorado to West Yellowstone.
May I be so bold to offer a much more Beautiful drive that will allow you to see more of the Rockies that you may Enjoy?
ImHO if you are traveling around the USA and the number of Miles you are driving is the Leading Concern you may need to really Think about your Mission! You are in the Middle of Colorado, which IMHO is almost Heaven.
Sorry if this is not a direct answer to your question as it just ........well just not right to not endeavor to try to see more not less as you drive from destination to destination.
My simple/easy/recommended/short drive would be Colorado Springs to Buena Vista/Collegiates/Independence Pass/Twin Lakes/Leadville/Arkansas River/Browns Canyon to Dino National Monument - catching Camp Hale/Red Cliff/Minturn/Aspen/Maroon Bells/Glenwood Springs/Rifle State Park/ as you drive along the way then Flaming Gorge to Alpine to Jackson to the Tetons up through Yellowstone and out to West Yellowstone.
Map of the general Route Just a beautiful Drive that has a little to see along the way 🙂
If you insist on your Lander Route you need to be aware of I-25 traffic which can in and of itself be just Gruelling on all in the vehicle - You will pass the opportunity to see RT 6 drive/Golden/Boulder/Peak to Peak drive/RMNP/RT 34 0r 36/Snowy Range/Wind River Canyon/Cody Chief Joseph Highway Beartooth.............the list goes on.
To simply answer your question about most routes in the West - Bridges when encountered usually work - Restricted Roads are marked (Independence Pass) - Interstates are filled with Trucks and generally pretty bumpy - Side roads are Better and there is more to see and do than you can possible accomplish id a lifetime much less in one Trip.
Hope this helps,
