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donandmax · 05-25-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RJay

As the debt problems get deeper in California more and more of its infrastructure will deteriorate. Also, because of the debt, the state is setting speed limits so drivers become susceptible to their exorbitant fines. Now I'm not say that you shouldn't get a ticket if you speed, but increasing the likelihood that you unknowingly will and then charging the offender their exorbitant fines is immoral. I'm fortunate to have experienced the state early in my fulltiming experience and I have no intentions of returning!

California puts speed limit signs miles apart so you really don't know what the speed limit is until a trooper tells you what it is and then about 2-3 weeks later you'll get a "courtesy" citation in the mail which will break your bank. If you go to Ca. for gods sake don't speed or make any mistakes driving. Big Bro is watching !!

tbfirm · 05-25-2011, 05:59 PM

Just came over the pass on I80 from Sacremento to Reno. I could not believe how bad the road is. Third world came to mind. As someone mentioned as soon as you enter Nevada the road is in great shape. Harry Reid?

donandmax · 05-26-2011, 07:08 AM

Lets see, Cant go west because of 3rd world roads cant go east because it is the Wizard Of Oz all over again. I guess we'll camp out in our back yard. Today however we'll have 50 Mph winds. Oh well think of all the money we'll save on gas. Theres always a bright side to every story. Sort of puts the screws to the words "Lets go Rv'ing"
Happy Motoring

chofujohn · 05-27-2011, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by donandmax

Lets see, Cant go west because of 3rd world roads cant go east because it is the Wizard Of Oz all over again. I guess we'll camp out in our back yard. Today however we'll have 50 Mph winds. Oh well think of all the money we'll save on gas. Theres always a bright side to every story. Sort of puts the screws to the words "Lets go Rv'ing"
Happy Motoring

I say go NW. Colorado, Wyoming and Montana are calling to me. I bought my bear spray a month ago. Now if I can just get my chores done so I can hit the road.

Regards,

John

DCTENT · 06-26-2011, 02:11 PM

Just read About I-80 In Calif, Now I'm Scared, We are planning on leaving July 5th For Sacremento area with MH.
Question!, Is it possible to Take Hwy 89 Thru Lake Tahoe area To Hwy 50 to Sac?, Can we travel those Highways With 44 Foot MH?

Mochisme · 06-26-2011, 03:21 PM

I just came over I-80 from Reno to Sacramento and could not belive the poor condition of the road and I was driving a pickup with Camper and towing a car trailer with a Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wheelchair strapped on it. Stopped for a restroom call and found the wheelchair hanging on one of the Jeep Tie Down straps and another strap busted.

I would not drive ANYTHING on I-80 between Sacramento and Reno and I was driving 50 miles an hour at the fastest.

Rapid Robert · 06-26-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DCTENT

Just read About I-80 In Calif, Now I'm Scared, We are planning on leaving July 5th For Sacremento area with MH.
Question!, Is it possible to Take Hwy 89 Thru Lake Tahoe area To Hwy 50 to Sac?, Can we travel those Highways With 44 Foot MH?

Yes, but it will take a bit longer. You may want to take hwy 88 to Jackson and then hwy 49 almost to Plymouth then hwy 16 to Sacto. This route is longer but very nice drive through gold rush country and worth the trip. Some very neat little towns to visit. There is a nice RV park just before Jackson ( Jackson Rancherea Indian Casino and RV park) We used to live in the Sutter Creek area and the roads were good all the way over the hill to Reno via Carson City. We made the drive to Sacto every weekday for 12 years but that was 6 years ago. If you are in a hurry take 89 to 50 but for sightseeing I recommend 88, either way is much better then 80 in my opinion. Drive safely and enjoy the trip.

Rapid Robert · 06-26-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DCTENT

Just read About I-80 In Calif, Now I'm Scared, We are planning on leaving July 5th For Sacremento area with MH.
Question!, Is it possible to Take Hwy 89 Thru Lake Tahoe area To Hwy 50 to Sac?, Can we travel those Highways With 44 Foot MH?

I just reread your post and that 44 footer will be happier on the hwy 50 route. Although it would make it on either road 88 has more curves. The climb out of the Carson Valley is steeper on 50 getting up to Tahoe but used to be very good road. Do not try to take 89 around the lake as this road is narrow and tight.

DCTENT · 06-27-2011, 09:25 AM

Thanks For All The Info, MAYBE, I'll Take The Buick instead!!!!!!

HohoDad · 06-28-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DCTENT

Just read About I-80 In Calif, Now I'm Scared, We are planning on leaving July 5th For Sacremento area with MH.
Question!, Is it possible to Take Hwy 89 Thru Lake Tahoe area To Hwy 50 to Sac?, Can we travel those Highways With 44 Foot MH?

DC you can not travel Hwy 89 around Lake Tahoe in your 44' MH, it is closed to MH / Buses over 40' from Homewood to Hwy 50... Be real careful you do not get stopped on one of the restricted roads. If you are stopped be real nice the the CHP officer, he has the power to put you out of service on the spot and you will have to haul the MH out on a slidebed trailer. When I managed a Peterbilt dealership in Northern California we made a lot of money with our slidebed doing just that.
Check out:
45' Motorhomes

Cheers
Ted

YC1 · 06-28-2011, 09:12 PM

Ok, as a lifelong native born here is some current and accurate information. I have not received a ticket in my driving life of 41 years now. The speed limit is 55 when towing. Very simple. My gps even tells me the speed limits. The I80 over the Donnor Summit is one of the most traveled highways in the world with trucking feeding the world. The amount of traffic is amazing. The Summit reaches 5000 feet and can get 30 feet of snow and ice in the winter but you seldom see the roads close more than 24 hours. The horrible freezing and pounding traffic did anniliate the route and I definitely avoided it like the plague. However I just took a trip over the summit a couple of weeks ago. I picked up I80 from 20 so there is still a lot of terrible road to the West of that. There was about 5 miles of rough road and then brand new highway all the way to Nevada. Very very nice. I'm still not satisfied however because I5 and 99 are terrible and as you mention the state spends a tremendous amount of money on public transportation. Often the 2 dollar ride cost the state 20 dollars. We have a busing system in our town that uses 35 foot buses and seldom carry more than 4 or 5 passengers. Until we can drown or burn out the politicians that are picking our pockets we will never get this state back to the Golden State.

My registration on the MH went from 800/yr to 1600/yr. We pay prison guards 100K + retirement and medical. Our local fire chief retired at 55 with a 100K pension and 150K in "vacation etc". Full medical benefits for life.

We have a beautiful state, wonderful food, but we are the land of fruits and nuts.
http://vimeo.com/24937995 Watch the video of La Malfa reading a constituents letter. From me that is. Not to be political, it is about taxes and ca.

CarlGeo · 07-15-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by YC1

Ok, as a lifelong native born here is some current and accurate information. I have not received a ticket in my driving life of 41 years now. The speed limit is 55 when towing. Very simple. My gps even tells me the speed limits. The I80 over the Donnor Summit is one of the most traveled highways in the world with trucking feeding the world. The amount of traffic is amazing. The Summit reaches 5000 feet and can get 30 feet of snow and ice in the winter but you seldom see the roads close more than 24 hours. The horrible freezing and pounding traffic did anniliate the route and I definitely avoided it like the plague. However I just took a trip over the summit a couple of weeks ago. I picked up I80 from 20 so there is still a lot of terrible road to the West of that. There was about 5 miles of rough road and then brand new highway all the way to Nevada. Very very nice. I'm still not satisfied however because I5 and 99 are terrible and as you mention the state spends a tremendous amount of money on public transportation. Often the 2 dollar ride cost the state 20 dollars. We have a busing system in our town that uses 35 foot buses and seldom carry more than 4 or 5 passengers. Until we can drown or burn out the politicians that are picking our pockets we will never get this state back to the Golden State.

My registration on the MH went from 800/yr to 1600/yr. We pay prison guards 100K + retirement and medical. Our local fire chief retired at 55 with a 100K pension and 150K in "vacation etc". Full medical benefits for life.

We have a beautiful state, wonderful food, but we are the land of fruits and nuts.
LaMalfa Reade Constituent Letter on Taxes 6/10/2011 on Vimeo Watch the video of La Malfa reading a constituents letter. From me that is. Not to be political, it is about taxes and ca.

Your observations are right on target. Years ago Caltrans spent money on building roads and freeways. Now Caltrans and ALL other California government agencies spend money on salaries and retirement pensions! The taxes we pay on each gallon of gas is adequate to repair and build roads and freeways, but the money is divirted to exorbinate pay and pensions for employees.