Community Forums

RussOnTheRoad · 12-15-2018, 09:46 AM

A little late to ask, I know... We will be traveling from the Tucson area to Organ Pipe Nat'l Monument tomorrow. Our RV GPS wants to route us via I-10 to I-8 west which is somewhat north of where we are to AZ-85 south, a trip of some 197 miles, 3 1/2 hours. Google maps on the other hand picks a route that takes us a little south to AZ-86 west instead of the I-10/I-8 route. This latter routing is about 162 miles and 3 hours, a significant savings of time and distance.

My question is if the latter route is OK for us towing our 34' fifth wheel with our diesel dually. I have no reason to believe it would not be. Has anybody driven AZ-86?

Thanks.

Sue46 · 12-15-2018, 10:29 AM

We have diven86 to Kitts Peak and it was fine.

dons2346 · 12-15-2018, 11:05 AM

Take 86 to Why and turn left. Last year, there was some construction at the Tucson end but nothing serious. Nice easy drive, nothing to worry about. There is a small casino towards Why with a campground and fuel. Last year, they were out of diesel when we were there

RussOnTheRoad · 12-15-2018, 09:38 PM

Thanks, everyone. We will travel AZ 86 to 85.

RussOnTheRoad · 12-17-2018, 07:45 AM

Thanks everyone.

Update: We took AZ-86 west from Tucson to AZ-85 south to Organ Pipe. 86 was fine. A little rough in places but nothing I would tell people they should think about avoiding, and a little narrow without shoulders in spots but it didn't feel worrisome.

For anyone else passing through Why AZ, there is a casino just east of town om 86 with a gas station that has a couple diesel pumps away from the canopy so any kind of rig can fit. Diesel there was also $.29 less than other stations in the area (which aren't many).