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Re: Spokane to Calgary with heavy load - best way?
Thank you, AK, that was a lot of info that I had zero knowledge of. I certainly didn't know about the weight police. Now, I am feeling better and better about sticking in the USA until I get to the MT crossing. Thanks again and thanks to you and Eric for the good wishes....much appreciated. RC791Views0likes0CommentsRe: Spokane to Calgary with heavy load - best way?
Hi Eric - I am keeping my fingers crossed, but it should go fine, at least that's why I'm paying my broker hundreds of dollars. The paperwork is amazing, but again, am confident it will be okay. And for Soup, when I say 'underpowered and overloaded', I don't mean dangerously so. I can still make the steeper hills at at least 45 MPH without pushing the engine too hard. It's just that I wish I had a lot more power.788Views0likes0CommentsRe: Spokane to Calgary with heavy load - best way?
Wow, thanks one and all for the responses! Looks like most everyone says HWY 3 is the best, and I would like to go that route for several reasons, but it looks like I have to go through Coutts, Alberta as per my shipping agent, thus I'll have to make the longer haul via the interstate through ID and MT (this will make Soup happy, at least :-) Also, it should be double lanes all the way (right?) so I wont feel as pressured to push the hills so hard. You are all so helpful and I appreciate your feedback very much! Safe traveling! RC789Views0likes0CommentsSpokane to Calgary with heavy load - best way?
Hello, this is my 1st post and I really appreciate your feedback on the best route to take from Spokane to Calgary. I am underpowered and overloaded (Toyota T100 pulling a 20' travel trailer full of paintings and frames). I know the most direct route is via Sandpoint ID through Cranbrook on Hwy 3. I know most of that is 2 lane hwy, but the mountains concern me as I really have to gear down and take my time. Will I be holding up traffic causing safety issues or are there plenty of passing lanes? I've been told I should stick with interstate 90 east to 15 north through Idaho and enter Canada through Sweetgrass MT. But that's an extra 285 miles! However, if it's a lot easier and less stressful I would be tempted to go that route. Getting there in one piece is what's required. :) What is your experience on this? Your feedback is really appreciated....thank you! RC4.6KViews0likes15Comments
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