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10-03-2018, 05:59 PM
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US 60/Show Low to Florence Junction, AZ
US 60/Show Low, AZ to Florence Junction, AZ —
Is this route 38 ft 5th wheel friendly?
Any experience with this, please advise.
Thanks.
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10-03-2018, 07:15 PM
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10-03-2018, 11:43 PM
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It's a very popular route for all size RVs. You will have to drive Salt River Canyon and you'll have a long downhill and steep uphill. It's very doable and we've done it often. You just have to know your tow vehicle and how to do mountains. It's a beautiful drive. Semi trucks also use it but more RVs. The Show Low area is a cool popular summer destination for Phoenix and Tucson folks so lots of RVs.
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10-04-2018, 11:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twogypsies
It's a very popular route for all size RVs. You will have to drive Salt River Canyon and you'll have a long downhill and steep uphill. It's very doable and we've done it often. You just have to know your tow vehicle and how to do mountains. It's a beautiful drive. Semi trucks also use it but more RVs. The Show Low area is a cool popular summer destination for Phoenix and Tucson folks so lots of RVs.
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Thank you, twogypsies. Exactly what I was hoping to hear.
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Originally Posted by rk911
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Thank you, rk911! I did look at that previous to posting my query. I like milebymile, but wish they’d have more info on grades, elevation, etc....
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10-04-2018, 11:56 AM
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Long steep descent with switchbacks and then a steep climb, about 1/2 way between ShowLow and Globe.
No problems, downshift, take it slow and don't burn up the brakes.. I do this a couple times a year in my gutless 1999 Southwind towing a Saturn Vue.
There are plenty of turnouts and passing lanes, so I always attempt to be courteous to the drivers backing up behind me..
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10-04-2018, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ShinySideUp
Thank you, twogypsies. Exactly what I was hoping to hear.
Thank you, rk911! I did look at that previous to posting my query. I like milebymile, but wish they’d have more info on grades, elevation, etc....
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you might take a look at the East & West Mountain Directories. I keep the books in the MH but I also bought the app for my iphone and tablet.
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