Million Dollar Highway: The Ultimate Scenic Drive - Full Time RV

[@brendajoye5999]

Love this road

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

It is a stunning drive.

[@kevcross3915]

I did Ouray to Durango. Brilliant. I'm a Limey. I would go back in a heartbeat.

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

its a great area

[@Mark-Dibble]

I finished high school plus college at fort Lewis in Durango, everyone just kinda grew up knowing you don’t travel the road Southbound in the winter. Awesome video, keep em coming!

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

Thanks Mark. I bet going to high school in Durango was a blast. Thanks for watching and have a great rest of the week.

[@toughenupfluffy7294]

I've driven over it a many times in the winter. Once in a white-out blizzard when I couldn't even see the edge of the road. THAT was scary! I had to uncurl my toes with a crowbar!

[@TheBronco67]

when I was a kid we drove that road every week to the camp bird mine to get my dad's paycheck. At that time 1969 you had to contend with the mine trucks who took their piece of the road out of the middle.

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

Ha ha, we've run across those types of drivers. I bet that drive was nuts in 69 its bad enough in 23.

[@ravanahleigh]

I towed our 36’ 5th wheel from Durango to Ouray a couple of summers ago and it was stressful! my husband said it was beautiful but I was too focused to notice LOL. The next summer, I planned our route to go around from ridgeway to telluride and down to Delores. It worked out, we stayed in some amazing places but I was not feeling the drive south on 550 lol. Far more exposure that way, yikes!

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

Maria said no to taking the 5th wheel over the million dollar highway. I did not think it was that bad, but like you said, you hav eto pay attention the whole time. Great comment, thank you for posting it. have a great rest of the week

[@Luv2Bhitched]

Beautiful views. Thank you for taking us along.

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

thank you for watching.

[@TwoGoTouring]

Folks, we’re going there in September but if you guys want to see really bum clenching proper mountain passes then have a look at the Swiss and Italian Alps in Europe. KZbin the Stelvio Pass, Grimsel Pass, and Col de Bonnette to name only a few and there 1000’s miles of mountain passes some single track with sheer drops. You should put it on your bucket list👍

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

we will check it out. Thanks for the info.

[@spaniardmartinez6896]

By accident missed hwy 50 in montrose.Landed up taking this hwy at night in the winter with snow packed roads. 20 years later I went through there again in the day in the summertime and didn’t realize how Dangerous it was.

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

Man, that would’ve been rough. It’s a pretty drive though. Glad you made it.

[@spaniardmartinez6896]

@OurRoadLessTraveled,most dangerous part of traveling from Durango to ouray is The Avalanches,and Rock slides and heavy rains pouring onto the highway. I could handle the drive,but just knowing any of these can happen anytime is what’s nerve wrecking 😀

[@theandersonsadventurevlog2127]

That looks beautiful!

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

It was unreal!

[@Fancy1450]

I love that road! If you’ve never been, you should go! Get on a motorcycle and live a little, the scenery is fabulous on a bike and the pics and videos are 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻. I’ll be there in July!

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

Great suggestion. Hope you have a great time while you are there.

[@steviejd5803]

We are returning in September, and heading back up to Durango, I’m looking at hiring a Harley from Eagle Rider for 3 or 4 nights. Can’t think of anything better 🇺🇸❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

@@steviejd5803 that would be amazing. I know we see a lot of riders up there. great place for bikes.

[@velikijoxotnik]

In a month, my wife and I will be riding the Million Dollar Highway, north to south, on my Harley Road Glide. I have to admit, I'd prefer to ride it, at least for the first time, from south to north, but our ride plans don't allow for that. With some healthy uncertainly, I'm looking forward to the ride on the Harley. We'll be leaving the truck and toy hauler in Woodland Park, as we set out for a few days of riding.

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

its not bad at all. the only part my wife does not like is the lack of guard rails. Other than that, its plenty wide. Just remember to look into your turns, youll be fine.

[@steviejd5803]

Totally an easy ride.

[@kirkleeser8460]

North to South is better than south to north

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

@@kirkleeser8460 agreed. being on the inside is much better if your passenger is scared of heights.

[@velikijoxotnik]

@@kirkleeser8460, because you're closer to 'the view'? I said that I'd rather ride it South to North first, so that I (with my wife on back) would be a little further away from the no-guard-rail drop off in the segment near Ouray. I am looking forward to riding the Million Dollar Highway in a few weeks! We'll also be riding five 10k+ foot passes in one day. It's gonna be a BIG riding week for us!!! 🙂

[@lauraheadley9026]

I knew it was Ouray from the thumbnail. I remember enjoying that ride so much. And the train ride from Durango to silverton was so fun! Have a good time!

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

Thank you! It's such a beautiful place! Anything else we 'must do' while we are here?

[@lauraheadley9026]

@@OurRoadLessTraveled dandelion cafe in Durango was good. If you go to Montrose, they have/had a McDonald’s with only one arch. 😂.

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

@@lauraheadley9026 haha! We went there yesterday and didn't notice 😂

[@toughenupfluffy7294]

If you ride that train be sure to wear some sort of eye protection, because the soot coming from the engine will scratch your corneas every time you blink. Painful.

[@troytaylor1913]

There is higher a sheer cliff on the other side of the road when you get passed Silverton going to Durango. You have to drive along a sheer cliff in either direction. I grew up nearby here. I think it was easier to drive when I was a teenager because the traffic was much lighter. You have to pay attention to other people driving more now.

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

i agree, you have to pay attention. its a beautiful drive though.

[@troytaylor1913]

@@OurRoadLessTraveled My parents did a lot of Sunday drives through here. We also did a lot of off-road driving and camping in the deep wilderness nearby. The thing I love about getting off-road is you can drive 3 miles per hour or stop in some places to take in the view.

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

@@troytaylor1913 we love that area

[@toughenupfluffy7294]

If you think the Million Dollar Highway is scary, you should try Black Bear Pass. Or maybe not.

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

Not so sure I would call it scary, but you definitely have to pay attention.

[@emilywolfe7319]

YESSSSS.... Use the turnouts 💖

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

Great comment. thanks for watching.

[@goodcitizen1611]

👍👍

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

thanks for watching and the like, it means a lot.

[@tradershak8965]

i did it last week, the road is not bad. I just found out i have height fear thing and my legs were shaking at some places . I don't know how i made to slivertone

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

yeah, htere were a few places that my spider senses tingled. not a bad drive though.

[@jasminemitchell8170]

Driving on the Jackie Robinson Expressway in NYC isn’t so bad after seeing this 😂😢

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

ha ha. this is a great road, but yes, it can be scary. thanks for watching.

[@timcepin3386]

What city does this highway start in?

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

I think technically it runs between Ouray and Silverton CO. But it extends past both.

[@FoxRivers778]

Where is the dashcam video of the drive only?

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

good question. I'll ask maria. I asked her and she said we have the footage and will try to get it uploaded. The truck being down has caused some real issues.

[@rdbjrseattle]

Where exactly is the saddle pommel like peak shown at 6:50 and 8:40 in your video?

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

Right outside Ouray, CO

[@jeffwatson2234]

Good morning Clay What Tandara do u have ? We are looking @ a 285RL IS this a house i could pull with my short bed dsl dodge R2500 You seen in Harrisburg ? There saying it half ton towable I question that wth a 1675 pin weight

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

we have that exact 5th wheel. Its a 2022 Tandara 285RL. We started out with a 2018 RAM 2500 diesel, in the tradesman package. Fully loaded with 80 lbs of propane in the bed, full of water, me the wife, dog and generator, we were within 80lbs of payload on the truck. The truck had a 2.42 running gear, SO 6.7 cummins, short bed with the 68RFE trans. We never had a problem pulling it even through the rockies. We ended up getting rid of the truck, because, I did not get it in gear properly, on a hill, and it messed up one of the clutches. Still ran fine but had a massive vibration at 45 loaded, and 55 unloaded. We went dually simply in case we decided to go bigger.

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

I will say, Fun Town RV has a couple 285RLs that they have knocked down to the high 40's. They are mostly in TX but I think they go up to OK.

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

On our KZbin channel it lists our email address. shoot me an email with your cell number and Ill call you. The Tandara 285RL is not a 1/2 ton towable. The 27BH might be, but its even close depending on the truck. I can also get you the number to the guy over the Tandara line at East to West.

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

Here is the video on our 2018 3/4 ton diesel. review after 4 years of duty kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJjHqpp5ZdKYoas

[@Qbngirl42]

I was looking at your face, and I could feel your anxiety. It was 25 miles of torture for me. Although beautiful, indeed very very dangerous.Ouray and Silverton are absolutely beautiful, but to anyone who has a fear of heights, this is not for you. It's a won't ever do this again...Nope!!!!

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

Thanks for watching! It is a scary road for those with a fer of heights. Mainly because you can always see over the edge, its never hidden how high up you are.

[@aninterestingstoryabout]

With all of that great scenery I'm surprised you guys did so much Talking Head stuff. The Talking Head stuff should be no more than 5% of the video. So much scenery. nobody wants to watch people talk. Plus the intro is way too long. Use more cutaways

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

Thanks for the input. I think if you ever film the road, you find its not so easy. One person has to pay attention and drive, and if your passenger is scared of the drive, well it makes it difficult to get usable footage. We will try to do better in the future.

[@claragantt3692]

No thanks

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

Ha ha, it was not that bad.

[@tinacox1914]

Just beautiful, we can not wait to go full time and go to all the places yall are getting to see and do these videos on. Keep the videos comin'!

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

Thank you!!! Excited for you! Hope Mike and his mom are doing better? Have a great week.

[@bumpyroadsrvlife]

I have never seen Colorado without snow. Our family has gone snow skiing there so many times. We must go in the spring or summer. It looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

It is in our top three places now. It is absolutely beautiful. Next week we are working on a video of Box Canyon in Ouray. Words can not state how amazing the town is. Thank you for watching and the comment.

[@steviejd5803]

We will be driving this 31st May, can’t wait. We love America 🇺🇸

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

its a beautiful road. I you want a great lunch there is a burger join in downtown Ouray, as well as some of the best BBQ in CO at the Ouray riverside resort. if you stop in the resort, tell Jason we said hello

[@steviejd5803]

@@OurRoadLessTraveled we will try and say hello x

[@optimus163]

Not the scariest roads in the US, but If towing stay alert to the hairpins and blind curves. As long as you have good driving skills and dont get scared of chipmunk crossing in front of you, its all good. One of the state's most epic scenery roads to drive. Take your time, stop at the many view points and historical sites.

[@steviejd5803]

Well, I’ve driven The Schaffer Trail in a Dodge Ram….OMG, never again at any cost. At one extremely tight hairpin bend I had to reverse just to navigate the ridiculous bend of death. All the people that say, take it slow, you’ll be fine, blow it, you have no idea of the truth. This made the Moki Dugway look like a piece of cake!

[@steviejd5803]

@@OurRoadLessTraveled We had a great time in Ouray, fabulous place.

[@emilywolfe7319]

This is my backyard. I learned to drive here. No joke. His advice is spot on... EYES ON THE ROAD. It's the same game EVERYWHERE. "Keep it between the lines." The truth is, this road IS SERIOUS. If you run off the road and hit a tree... That's bad enough. But a mistake of 4' here can mean DISASTER. Treat this road with REVERENCE. It's one of the most BEAUTIFUL things in the world... But treat it with respect. Locals tip.... Loud, repetitive noises can trigger both rock slides and avalanches. I LOVE this road, and I I LOVE driving it wile jamming out.... At a RESPECTABLE volume. I know this sounds silly, but it's based on scientific facts. Respect this mountain pass. Keep the jamming to a respectable minimum 🎶 💕

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

Great comment. We really enjoyed driving the road and love the whole area.