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Re: Burns, OR to the coast
There are a number of routes depending on where on the coast you are going. N. OR coast, take 26 or 22. Central OR coast, take 126. S. OR coast, take 158. Personally, I would avoid 20 through Sweethome though. The road is more narrow and windy than the other routes. Additionally, an ongoing landslide just before you get to the S. Santiam River has you on gravel for a short section.649Views0likes0CommentsRe: Hyw 199 from Grants Pass to Crescent City California
x2 what mtnbbud said. There are a couple tight spots, but big rigs run up and down that road all the time. Just go slow and enjoy the scenery (you'll be along the Middle Fork of the Smith River). The smoke is from the Flat Fire (named for Oak Flat CG along the Illinois River, near where it started) that is just a couple miles south of Agness. Presently, most of the smoke is going south(ish) which would likely impact Hwy 199 (i.e.; there will be smoke) Have fun.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Interesting mpg last trip
Sounds like a nice truck and an interesting comparison. Certainly an improvement in fuel efficiency. Thank you for sharing. Interesting that (with your new truck), you are seeing a 22% increase in fuel usage for a 13 mph increase in speed. I think I'll keep poking along at about 55.715Views0likes0CommentsRe: Trip to Alaska
X2 enblethen wrote: Take both routes! Go up on one and return on other. Roads are about equal. Fuel is available on both routes. Some distances between fuel locations vary. You need to use good maps and watch signs for distances. You know how big of tank you have, your mileage and driving habits.1.2KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Hensley Arrow tips
Agree with other posters. Patience, Hitch Helper, a back-up camera (helpful....though I did it for years without), and more patience. I mainly dispersion camp (boondock) and often find myself jackknifing the trailer into just the right spot between trees or rocks. When I unhook, I mark the location of each of the tow vehicle wheels (with a rock) and leave the hitch alone. Makes finding the sweet spot easier when I hook back up.914Views0likes0CommentsRe: Looking for a TOAD for our New Travato
Knowing nothing personally about this topic, but curious. A quick internet search yielded a couple possibilities in your desired weight range.....and several others that were darn close. Maybe take a look at this website. Good luck and safe travels.716Views0likes0CommentsRe: Cassiar Highway
magbrin wrote: SteveAE wrote: I can't speak to the cruise line rules.....though how would they know? However, if you haven't already bought a SPOT, take a look at In-Reach. Worldwide two way texting and email on the Iridium constellation for a reasonable price (IMO). As far as renting one, not sure if they do, but try REI. They have stores in both Seattle and Anchorage Thanks for this. I have checked the REI website, but unfortunately I don't think they rent them out. I just did a quick internet search and found several companies that rent satellite phones. They ship them to you and you send it back when you are done so your starting and ending locations shouldn't matter. Probably more convenient than trying to find a store at both ends. Didn't look any further into it than that, but maybe that would work for you? Safe travels.849Views0likes0Comments
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