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[@justinburch]

We wrecked our brake system in Death Valley. When they say stay off certain routes they aren't kidding.

[@user-jl8yy5ir7s]

Hwy 190 going east to Stovepipe Wells? I went down that hill in manual mode in 1st to 2nd gear! Cycle the brakes so you are speeding up and slowing down in about a 7 mph gap. You want the gear needed to prevent being on the brakes more than 30% of the time, 10% is even better. Retired trucker (25yrs).

[@ianjames7876]

Death Valley is horrible! I live in Ca. and can attest! The 58 due to the grades and curves is not fun either! If on the 58 take your time!! Be patient on the grades!!

[@Stanf954]

I plan to stay east of the Mississippi Rvr. There is plenty to see on this side of the States.

[@darlenedavis8690]

I've been through the Smokey Mountains several times in a car/truck and those roads scare the you-know-what out of me. I would NEVER go on those roads with an RV or towing one. I totally agree about the traffic in Atlanta. I live about 40 miles south/west of Atlanta and hate, hate, hate anytime I have to go into or around or near Atlanta.

[@bookbakery]

I am two hours west of Atlanta, and I use the bypass ALWAYS.

[@bookbakery]

On the other hand, I love the Smoky Mountains. We stopped our car and went on a trail with snow on the ground. We lost the trail and got lost. Fortunately, we found the road and walked back up to our car. It was not a fun experience once we realized we were lost with no supplies and no food/water.

[@darlenedavis8690]

@@bookbakery I use 285 by-pass the majority of the time, but OMG 285 has gotten almost worse than 75/85 through downtown. Traffic is just...ugh.

[@vonheise]

We have had a Class A, and tow behind and been to every state and camped in 49, mostly after a couple of retirements. There are places where it is best to plan ahead and unhook either the car in tow, or the camper and drive the tow vehicle. I have had some really close calls negotiating hairpin turns towing a long fifth wheel. My tow vehicle, a Ram 3500 passed getting to go on Going to the Sun Road by 1", and it was an interesting trip... Now in our 70s, we downsized to a Ram 1500 Limited and a 22' Micro Minnie camper and travel is much easier now.

[@Power19501]

So when planning a trip it’s best if you use a paper map. I found that just using a IPad made things harder for me. Next time I’m going to remember my McNally Road Atlas/Map.

[@user-jl8yy5ir7s]

Back before GPS devices and cell phones, we had a laminated Rand McNally Trucker's Atlas and a notepad. Plan the route with the map and write down the turns in a shorthand of your liking. eg: I-10e x58, I-15n Barstow, I-40e AZ x165, 64n, S Entrance Rd, TL Yavapai Lodge Rd.

[@DannySawyer60]

@@user-jl8yy5ir7s As a retired trucker my Rand McNally T.A. was always on the seat next to me, same today when travelling!

[@LeftCoastCowgirl]

I travel through the Mojave and between LA and Las Vegas, also over the Tehachapi Pass without issue, as long as I’ve checked the prevailing winds. LA traffic is surprisingly kind to RVers, at least to camper vans. I get myself in the slow lane with the Amazon delivery vans and the taco trucks. Anyone who wants to can pass me easily. Many people wave. Because who doesn’t like Amazon and tacos?

[@DaveBrandt96]

Come on, I drive the I 15 between Las Vegas and Orange County, California frequently and, yes, if you are foolish enough to travel north on a Friday or south on a Sunday, you deserve the traffic that you will face. However, if you are smart enough to make the drive south on Thursday or Saturday or for that matter, any day of the week but Sunday, it's a comparatively easy drive, and likewise, if you make the northbound trip on generally any day but Friday, it also is an easy trip. The only possible exception is on the north side of the Cajon Pass as there is currently highway construction going on which can affect both north and southbound to a minor degree.

[@cynthiawilliamson5905]

Glad you showed me this because I have a feeling I won’t be going west or north very much!

[@megalithia9805]

Interstate 10 in Louisiana does have areas of rough road surface as the summer time heat is hard on the roads. It is very flat though. Accidents on the elevated portions over the Atchafalaya basin and headed eastward into New Orleans can result in long delays. Do not cross the Mississippi River bridge in Baton Rouge anytime near rush hour. Better to cross the river further south in Donaldsonville or Lutcher. If you cross in Lutcher you can stop at Oak Alley plantation on the way (well worth it). If you do cross in Baton Rouge do it on the weekends, but not on Saturdays when there is an LSU home football game. New Orleans traffic is a bear. If you can use interstate 12 between Baton Rouge and Slidell. Safe travels!

[@jimbass7178]

I grew up in Silverton smack dab in the middle of 550. I learned to drive on it in snow storms. It's not a bad drive at all, semis go over it all the time. That said it is not a joke, you need to be on your game. Most deaths and accidents are in the winter. Keys are take it easy, pay attention, stay in your lane, and pull over when you have more than 5 cars behind you (you will have angry locals passing you, Winnebago is a derogatory term applied to all RV's.) Never go down hills in a higher gear than it took to climb it, use your engine to help keep your speed under control. Do not ride your brakes! Other than that it's exactly like a freeway, stay between the white and yellow lines and you have nothing to worry about.

[@thewanderingpinto5979]

All the more reason to have a small rig. Have done several you mentioned without issue or being scared. That being said I was a bit nervous crossing the Mojave Desert. Didn't over heat , but was close. Just slowed down, watched the temp and turned off the A/C going up hill to keep from overheating,

[@telcobilly]

My rig is real small. 2008 Tacoma 4x4 with a slide in utility body. I have a microwave/refrigerator behind the driver/passenger seats, 2k watt Honda generator, portable 110v A/C unit and a memory foam mattress in the back with a 2.5' "basement" below the bed platform. Additionally, I have a power bank that can recharged by a 12v socket, 110v mains if truck is on shore power or a 100watt solar panel.. Definitely not a family suitable rig, but great for 1 or 2 very friendly people that can go anywhere.

[@stephaniedaniels9285]

Hwy 1 between Big Sue and San Simeon in California. Frequent switchbacks and oversized vehicles are just plain scary. You can see the beautiful scenery only if you are a passenger.

[@Jasonrcsd]

Especially avoid I-15 Vegas to LA on Sunday's when traffic is returning to Cali. Avoid I-15 LA to Vegas on Fridays when traffic is going to Vegas. Hwy 14A Lovell to Burgess Junction is 11% grade. It's steep but there are lots of moose. Hwy 14 Greybull to Burgess Junction isn't as steep and also has lots of wildlife such as moose, elk etc. Hwy 14 is not as steep and a very doable road so don't let it deter you. If you want to have less switchbacks then take Hwy 16 but you'll miss out on all the moose & possibly elk (Burgess Junction area probably has the densest population of moose than anywhere else in the lower 48). In fact, it's very boondocking friendly and not uncommon to have a cow and calf moose wonder through your camp. We've experienced several that were literally the length of your RV away. At night towards the fall season you can hear the elk bugling. Black Hills / Rushmore - Needles Highway Hwy 87. You won't fit and turning around is always a pain. Hwy 212 - Red Lodge, MT to Cook City, Mt (another route to YNP). Breathtaking scenery but lots of switchbacks. Hwy 18 - To Big Bear Lake California. Unlike other mountain roads with switch backs this road is not very wide. There is not much of a shoulder and if your towing a 40' RV behind you and you meet oncoming traffic you need to pay attention to the tail of your RV as it could hit the side of the mountain trying to stay in your lane. This might not be dangerous depending how you look at it but it was adventurous and sometimes humurous and I'm not even sure they allow RVs through Bear Country USA in the Black Hills but we towed our 40' toyhauler through there. Forgot to clean the Weber Q and had some other food in the basement. Made for some good entertainment as we had what seemed like every bear following us. I was actually concerned I was going to run over them with the toyhauler. Fortunately, they didn't break the basement door. Thanks for the info on the tunnel for Zion! Did not know that.l

[@LennyK1015]

Great info. Thanks. Happy trails.

[@robertosgood961]

Don't forget I-80 between Salt Lake City, UT and Wendover at the Bonneville Salt Flats on a windy day! Wind blows so hard that it has wind alert road signs. We were towing a GD 313RLTS 37' travel trailer across and were white knuckle the whole way. Saw trailers blown over and every other tractor trailer leaning and twisting to the broadside wind. No where to pull over or turn around. Just went slow and prayed!

[@joannegibson-lucas3791]

Back in the 60s, my family drove up Independence Pass with a Buick Wildcat hauling a 30ft. Boles Aero camper. There were signs forbidding those with camper trailers to go across the pass. My dad took it anyway. Literally, we could see the crumbling edges as we drove. We must have had a guardian angel watching over us. I was petrified. We did lose our brakes coming down but my dad was able to get us stopped. My mother was so mad at my dad.

[@teresaworthley2368]

Great insight to not-so-nice highways/roads for rv’rs!! Certainly will take note of them!! Thanks!!

[@mikethomsen5096]

I travel from Beaumont tx to New Orleans a lot... as long as you take it easy and don't rush no matter what... you will be fine

[@burkepete110]

Surprise! Driving an extended bread truck on mountain roads can be dangerous.

[@gregmoor1]

I will agree to disagree regarding Highway 58 between Bakersfield and Barstow. We run that all the time and have never a problem. We have a 26 foot Class A motorhome. Continuing the drive Barstow to Las Vegas on I-15 is also very easy. Just take your time and enjoy.

[@BDBD16]

Third video i've watched of them so far and seems like its a lot of complaining and negativity.

[@gregmoor1]

Thank you for the heads up.

[@wendynowlen1326]

Hwy 58 from Bakersfield to I15 is the extremely safe for RV travel. It does have a steep grade but easy peasy! We lived in high desert for 30 years. I15 from Vegas isn’t bad either! Road conditions on I40 from Barstow through AZ is just as bad as I20 through LA and MS.

[@larry-katebrenner8014]

We ended up stuck on the 58 overnight when weather turned bad at the intersection on the 58 & 14. Lots of truckers at times can make the 58 a pain to travel. 15 to Las Vegas was mentioned due to the congestion at times. It can take hours at times to go 20 miles. Bothe highways just depend on the timing. I lived in the area for 60 years.

[@kimmarquis2354]

Totally agree. Going south out of CA, 58 is the only way we take with our fifth wheel. We found out it’s better then going up the grapevine. Also, we’ve found 58 quicker route.

[@stephenbrasure4331]

Some very good tips and information. We started RVing in 1988 and made the typical progression from popup trailers (3 of 'em) to travel trailers (28" and 26.5') to a MH (34') and last summer, downsized to a Winnebago Via (Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis). When it comes to comparing travel trailers, full sized motorhomes and narrower motorhomes, I found the 8 1/2' wide MH a source of a lot of white knuckle driving, primarily in construction zones or narrower 2 lane roads with little or no shoulder. We loved our MH for the space, but with advancing age, I decided it was time to downsize to something narrower. Driving a rig that is only 7 1/2 feet wide makes a HUGE difference and is very relative to many of the locations you mention. When planning routes, there is an advantage to having a narrower rig as well as one that is 11' tall or less. To the point....plan trips carefully and with consideration what type of rig you are driving. Failure to do so can have some very tragic or costly consequences. Great video!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences

[@darrellwilson9184]

I did a 6200 mile trip from Florida to Yellowstone back in 2022. We worked our way up to I-90 going through Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and eventually picking up I-90 in Murdo South Dakota. We stayed outside Rapid City in a nice KOA and took the time to see Mt Rushmore. We then stopped at Devil's Tower for a day before proceeding to Yellowstone. During our trip West, Yellowstone had flooding unlike anything in history and they had to close the Northern half of the park. We camped at Madison resort outside of West Yellowstone. A system of odd/even tag numbers was used to allow entry into Yellowstone and we were turned away on the 1st day we tried to enter the park. We took that opportunity to travel to the Tetons to scope out potential routes as Coulter Bay was our next Campground. The shortest route, due to the closure, was traversing Idaho South and then Highway 22 through Wilson Pass. My tow vehicle was a 2017 Ram 1500 with 185,000 miles on it and after negotiating that stretch of highway, we scoped out an alternative route for our return in 3 days with the 2018 Keystone Outback in tow. We ended up working our way to Alpine Idaho and then North on US 26 North into Jackson Hole and eventually the Tetons. It's a 6 degree grade and very scenic. Next we went to Zion and the North rim of the Grand Canyon before heading back. Thanks for the videos, they really help.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Sounds like an epic trip! Thanks for sharing and for watching

[@Brigand231]

Yeah, Atlanta is no joke. We just drove through there last week on the Interstate and narrowly avoiding hitting an "unhoused" person as he was getting back into his tent on the side of the highway. Other than that, the driving wasn't so bad, but on our way back we planned to be going through in the early afternoon to avoid as much congestion as possible. For us, the route to avoid at all costs is I90/94 through Chicago (or any route through Sh!tcago).

[@terryhaynes1596]

You should only go to Death Valley when the temperatures are moderate, winter! It isn't recommended to drive through Death Valley in the summer because of the heat, the lack of other people traveling, no cell phone coverage, etc. If you have a break down in the summer you could be stranded for many hours in 110+ heat! It isn't called death valley for no reason. We drove I10 and the vent in the Hot Water Heater door came off! Very rough Road!!

[@joemiles6917]

I've driven 58 in California many times in an 18wheeler and never had any problems.

[@steventwiddy3402]

Wow, I was going to buy a $500,000 RV and start our RV and until I saw this video now I think I’m just gonna stick with a tent

[@Dachshund-Nator]

Disregard her if you know how to drive.💥💣🤣

[@InspirationalMessages-en9ko]

this was extremely helpful.. im so glad i watched this

[@GratefulGlamper]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@nancycain4434]

Another very scary highway is Route 66 between Oatman and kingman. It's called The Sidewinder there are 191 curves it's very narrow and very scary

[@justinburch]

We left the travel trailer at the campground and took that in our pickup and it was difficult.

[@beverly9]

Don’t forget the donkeys in the roadway.

[@timclosson7166]

Just reading a couple of comments, i was impressed with the rudeness of some people making comments. Thank you for doing these videos, and i think you look fine and as young as ever. Keep up the good work! You are appreciated.

[@GratefulGlamper]

I appreciate that!

[@knuckles-3386]

People make terrible comments because they’re anonymous i drove otr for many years you should hear how they talk on the cb radio!

[@timclosson7166]

I drove over the road, too,for many years and I still have and use a CB. Just got back from a 7000 mile trip with our RV. Not much traffic on CB anymore!

[@GratefulGlamper]

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[@patriciabandeko3842]

If your camper/rv is big enough to worry about accessibility get a truckers road atlas . Also, if you have a GPS that can be adjusted for commercial vehicles, set it that way. Be aware of "bridge law". That means the distance between your king pin and rear axle, the further it is the wider you need to turn to clear your rear end going around curves or objects. I'm a trucker. Safe travels 🤗

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for the info and for watching

[@mswillie2161]

Thank you 👍

[@ptflea014]

For us driving the million dollar hwy is a monthly summer drive for camping. We have pulled doubles over this pass many times. Just pay attention to your driving and not the scenery.

[@terryballard4674]

and I-40 near Kingman, AZ. Potholes so big, they will blow out your front end. If you're on a motorcycle, you'd be killed.

[@stevpace1]

I’m a retired truck driver and yes I-10 Louisiana is terrible, had to travel the t a lot. Now we avoid that section as much as possible, and prefer alternate routes even if they are longer.

[@shanechostetler9997]

We love the back roads, stay off the Interstates!

[@donisian]

Attestation tht louisiana interstate 10 is bad. Road conditions as well as major traffic in baton rouge and elevated section between baton rouge and lafayette. I sat for 4 hours because wreck on elevation.

[@sandymanning8744]

Thank you for this wonderful video. God Bless and l love yall💕💕💕💕

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching! 💙💙

[@martyh4777]

We've been driving I10 through LA and TX during our winter tour for several years now. And while I agree with the frequently poor condition I have to add that maintenance and repair of I10 in LA and TX is poor primarily due to poor infrastructure management and getting repairs done in a timely fashion. Often we see very few people actually working on these road constructions sites, may be one person working, one supervising, and others watching the two pretending to work. It is pitiful.

[@jimashen4299]

Love you guys. This video has valuable content but I do wish you added the alternate routes for the dangerous roads… that have alternatives. ✌️

[@deetorres424]

Yeah, we did at 40 foot motorhome on I 10, to Louisiana scary. From Florida.

[@philipgerry5228]

We inadvertently took the Teton Pass road thinking we were avoiding rough roads in Yellowstone. We have an F150 and it struggled more than it has on any other route. 10%grade for 5-6 miles up and then 10% grade down.

[@timdunn2257]

When I was a boy, over 60 years ago, Death Valley in an RV was wonderful - at Christmas! Otherwise, I appreciate the heads up given here!

[@angelacollaso496]

I am so glad you posted this video! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I never would have thought about the down grades. I’ve driven 3 different Jeeps, an SUV and rice burner back and forth across the country. Yesterday, I literally just bought my first RV!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@floydt2029]

We drove down into Death Valley in a mini school bus over 40 years ago with windows open and heater on high to get rid of the heat. We did not overheat the van bus. Enjoyed your video!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@dianeocumpaugh6719]

My husband and I are snowbirds- we go through California every year. Tehachapi pass isn’t half as bad as I-5 with all the trucks going 80 mph

[@TrishBenedict]

Totally agree. And the Tehachapis are beautiful.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

And the potholes. We used to drive hwy 99 instead of I-5. More towns, but the road was in better shape. Have you driven it lately? It's been a few years for us.

[@mrm5515]

So....been at all of those Western places in a 33' class C flat towing a Jeep that aren'tclosed to that size. All were enjoyable drives.

[@katiemcdonald3562]

TOTALLY AGREE with I 10

[@markb5441]

I10 is also a “speedway” for reckless and aggressive drivers!

[@barbarapalmer268]

Enjoyed the video.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Alleycatthegadite]

Yes I -10 in LA is rough. I drove semi for 35 years and so have covered it many times.

[@judyross182]

Not for ten million dollars would I ever want to drive from Montrose to Durango on 550 again! We went to Durango to take the train up to Silverton and back. We had the worst restaurant meal ever in Ouray. However, all in all, the trip was great and the train ride was the best ever. I've also driven on the other roads you mentioned and the "Going to the Sun" road was second to 550. I don't remember I-10 being in bad shape but that is because I traveled it over 40 years ago.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@Traveler_GAL]

I’ve traveled both of those hwys in CA with and without the rv. The winds are what get me every time. Think I’d be used to it since I now live in NM. But nope. Used to drive the grapevine and would hit close to 100 before starting the trip up. Be safe out there. Weather has been a bit crazy these days. Another good video!!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for the comment and for watching

[@josephsandall1789]

We drove HWy 120 and Hwy 49 in California. From Yosemite to Sequoia. Wow 7% to 9% downgrades and plenty of tight turns

[@jameseroh6544]

I am guessing that you may like CA-108, Sonora Pass, even less. All 3 roads have beautiful views.

[@garyleibitzke4166]

I drove our 36' Renegade RV while towing an 18' car trailer with our Toyota pickup on it on Wy. Hwy14 from I-90 to Cody, Wy, then through Yellowstone to the KOA outside West Yellowstone, Mont. It is a challenging drive, but doable if you're careful.

[@dontfencemein-rving7439]

Awwww you gave our Jumping Flea Market a cameo in the beginning. I don't live in Cocoa anymore but like I said before, I wouldn't camp behind the Jumping Flea Market. This was an informative video. I should do one like this for where I live now.... Lima, Peru.

[@truetexan7755]

I 35 through Oklahoma city is terrible. Saw many RV's pulled over with blow outs stranded in very heavy traffic. Was in a Toyota tundra and many time i thought my wheels would fall off due to huge pot holes going on for miles and miles.

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

As to Teton Pass.... The local R.V ers use Hoback Junction and you can clearly miss going over the pass.... It is driveable in an R.V. but it is steep and you will have to use your lowest gearing or face possible overheating.... It is also hard on your brakes as you have to hold your rig back on the way down.... even with low gears you have to ride your brakes.... The locals and truckers just use hoback junction route...

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know, thanks for sharing

[@jos9569]

really good info

[@abbie10001]

We just went to New Orleans in with our camper. I can totally attest that I-10 is not an easy route. In fact most of the roads down there are not great, but especially not with a travel trailer in tow! I thought my poor mother in law was going to have a heart attack with the traffic thru New Orleans!

[@GratefulGlamper]

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[@philcard9179]

Thanks, Guys. Very helpful! Ranger Phil - Wekiwa

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching Ranger Phil!!

[@longinger50]

I personally haven't done much of I-10 in Louisiana because the day my better half and I came through with our 29' TT was the day part of it was jammed and closed through Baton Rouge because of a major accident. We had to go through Baton Rouge and its vicinity (not easy since the area is quite iffy) to then reach I-12 on Lake Ponchartrain's North Shore (which, BTW, was a much easier ride) to then get back on I-10 just north of Slidell. That said, we missed a lot because had we stayed on I-10 we'd have had to traverse dozens of miles of bayou on a narrow viaduct only to then get caught in the middle of rush hour in NOLA (and I-10 through NOLA is a patchwork quilt posing as a highway, capped off with a big grade over the Inner Harbor Nav Canal.) Not sure if you've ever driven on I-80 or I-25 in Wyoming, but if you do so in a high-profile vehicle like an RV or TT, beware of both of the grades on Elk Mountain (amongst others on both roads) and especially beware of the Chinook winds that have been known to blow over 18-wheelers.

[@CampgroundViews]

These are good tips to know

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thank you!

[@lundworks9901]

I can't imagine what Silver Cliff , North Shore, Minnesota, was like in either the Semi's coming at us on the inside of the hairpin bend on the cliff, or being in the motorhome or towing a travel trailer on the outside edge before they dynamited a tunnel through it. There are 2 tunnels where the road went around the cliffs.

[@blessedwithchallenges9917]

I've lived in my Toyota Dolphin for years (probably 7 years total). Back and forth across the country. Even lived 2 years with my adult son - working together. For me, a 20' rv, set up right, is much more enjoyable than the monsters many seem to want. I've driven most of your routes and had no problem going slowly.

[@lindadurst2290]

I-10 and I-20 in LA are both very bad and will tear up your RV. Not to mention the terrible weather any time of the year.

[@Premier-Media-Group]

Also I-17 between Prescott and Phoenix.

[@justinburch]

AND you're absolutely right about Louisiana route I-10. It's a nightmare. Go across Lousiana further north. Prettier safe and nicer.

[@drewmueller3913]

58 isn't bad. We've driven it about 6 times. No more hazards than any other roadway.

[@raymondclark1785]

Last year we almost got blown off the Francis Scott Key bridge and swore I'd never use it again. Well now I can't :(

[@Mike-wq3kn]

Don't forget about Custer state park. Needles highway US-87 South Dakota. I Saw larger vehicles backing down the hills. Some of the tunnels 1 car at a time.

[@GratefulGlamper]

😳

[@jamielynn2864]

A good cajun friend once told me if you're going down I-10 in Louisiana you better not have a bad back, big boobs or false teeth! 😂 We've traveled it many times but only a few in an RV. It's not fun.

[@barbaram4487]

I always by pass I10 and take 12. Much less stress and the road is in relatively better shape

[@roberthendricks1453]

😂😂😂

[@archaney]

When I was college age and CDLs were easy to get I co-drove with my truck driver father during summers and semester breaks. We were hauling oranges from California to New Orleans and he came out of the sleeper and chewed me out for driving too fast, not over the speed limit fast, but fast enough that the bumps could damage the oranges. That was early 80s. lol

[@lyfandeth]

A 21' OAL limit? Wow, I'm glad that before I thought about "just" 24. Thank you!

[@GratefulGlamper]

You're welcome!

[@SuperSushidog]

Hwy 550 in CO, from Durango to Silverton is steep but passable with an RV. We did so a couple years ago in a 36ft Class A gasser pulling a toad. But I would not recommend the portion from Silverton to Ouray, as it's even dangerous in a car, IMHO. Another place not recommended is the Moki Dugway on Hwy 261 Near Valley of the Gods in UT. It is scary in a car. One place we did take our motorhome, but I do not recommend, is the Lefthand Canyon DR. from Boulder to Ward, CO. It's full of steep blind hairpin turns making it virtually unpassable in a couple places unless you use both lanes - which is extremely dangerous around blind curves unless you send your toad ahead to block oncoming traffic.

[@ZXX984]

Good info.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thank you!

[@camustang1966]

Like your channel and information... However, not sure I can get on board with many of your choices here on this list. If your title and/or thumbnail had been "roads to be careful on" or "roads to be prepared for", then yeah, sure. However, your thumbnail said "Avoid at all costs" and your title said "The Most Dangerous Places to RV". I get the hyperbole needed to get clicks, but many of these roads do not even come close to "avoid at all costs" level of danger. Maybe Arizona State Highway 89 from Interstate 40 south to Sedona. That road actually SAYS no trucks or RVs. ...but the 58 near Tehachipi? I've driven this road dozens of times (east and west) in our full-profile fifth wheel with NO issues at all. The 15 between Barstow and Las Vegas? It may have a lot of traffic depending upon when you go, but "avoid at all costs"? No. Even the 550 "Million Dollar Highway" isn't really that bad. Semi-trucks are on it all the time. Unless you are prone to wandering outside the lanes, it isn't an issue. Death Valley? Maybe an issue in the heat of summer, but the rest of the year? Nah.... Interstate 10 in Lousiana? If we're just listing bad roads, then why not Interstate 40 from Flagstaff, AZ into New Mexico? Now, maybe something like "reconsider if you are not confident in your driving/towing skills", but doesn't have the impact of "Avoid at All Costs". I'm sorry to be over-critical, but I think this just lends to people being scared of certain roads and plays into people's fears. The information about Zion and Yellowstone, and maybe even the Tetons? Good stuff. Anyway, thanks for the video and what you bring to the RV community.

[@goldfieldgary]

Agree, using hyperbole isn't helpful. The Oatman road (old US66) is the only one I'd recommend avoiding if your combination is longer than average. Even then it's doable if you're not squeamish about running on the outside shoulder on some of the hairpin turns.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

Hello from Hart, Michigan.

[@gfaucett]

How about the Blue Ridge Parkway. I want to travel it from start to finish with my pickup and 35' fifth wheel. I have a top clearance of 12' 7"

[@kimhorton6109]

Re I10 in LA. I ride across Louisiana every year. I use US 190. It’s slower but saves wear and tear on my motorcycle.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know!

[@RVMediaCreators]

I’ve driven the Tehachapi pass And if you are towing you will need to fill up when you get to the top in Tehachapi as it will drink up all your fuel.

[@barbarapadgett5538]

Lost my son in 07 on Rt 15 from a blowout, from Ca to Las Vegas. Just crossed a culvert in the desert! :(

[@williamdenslow8450]

Done all of them in our travels except I-10 and I-15. Didn't even sweat a single one. But a small, well sorted setup, and not being afraid makes a big difference. Now the real most dangerous places are off road. Even simple fire roads. Like coming down from the mountain pass between Moab into Gateway Colorado. Usually an easy type of road for us, but at about 6k feet of elevation it had previously rained, making the top layer of dirt slick muck. Not realizing it was saturated and going downhill at a decent grade, the camper started to float/wiggle side to side and wanted to jackknife. Our truck, even with excellent A/T tires would just skid every time I pumped the brakes...Mountain side on the left, 50-60 ft. angled drop on the right(not instant death, but would have rolled us 5-6 times). Luckily, I was able to keep it straight long enough to skid to a stop at a less elevated wider area. I'll tell you....I was Shit'n-Kittens. I thought we were done for. Girlfriend and 2 kids in the Sequoia along with me. So, I suppose even roads that you are used to travelling can become dangerous if some variable changes. Safe travels from @free2frolic1966

[@w4447]

I love how she said if I had to do it again. Hate to break it to her but her hubby was white knuckled not her. Thanks for the video there's no where to take a RV out west. or in the smokies so why have one?

[@bobanderson413]

Good video, but I don’t agree with your assessment of the Smokey’s or Grand Teton Pass. You do have to take precautions and drive carefully, but experienced rv’ers don’t need to be scared.

[@stephencantbewrong8250]

Funny you should mention the Teton pass. We took this pass on our first rv trip as brand new rv owners. I had pulled a lot of trailers, but it was the first trip with our 44 foot 5th wheel. We took it easy and did not rush.

[@archaney]

I agree. I don't think the main roads in the GSMNP are any particular problem for RVs. The problem seems to be more about the drivers than the roads and that applies outside the park as well as in.

[@RoadtrippinwithTakacs]

We recommend you travel through Death Valley in the winter when it's no big deal. 😀

[@livinganewdream3682]

Highway 14 in Colorado is one of my favorite roads in all of Colorado to camp along. The most scenic and now that Starlink is a thing I can get internet for my remote job. Lot's of small campgrounds along that route are big rig friendly. Dutch George has sites right up to some great trout fishing. I pull a 41ft 5th wheel and have no issues navigating this route. My 2018 Ram 3500 with 370HP and 800ft/lbs torque has no issues pulling these grades.

[@chrisbyrd1851]

Yep I10 is terrible in Louisiana from Texas to Mississippi. New Orleans and lake Charles are the two worst cities to drive thru on I10

[@bluekayakdiver]

I-10 going eastbound across the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge is poorly designed. There is only one through lane traveling eastbound toward New Orleans. When you get on the bridge or before you get on it get in the middle lane because the right lane and left lane are exit only lanes. During rush hours it’s not very easy to merge into the middle lane!

[@southernsafire100]

US route 129 Deals Gap North Carolina. RV NIGHTMARE. Anything over 15 ft long is too long for Deals Gap. It's called The Tail of the Dragon for a reason.

[@emptysea3429]

I drove that in my minivan and we all had motion sickness afterwards. The motorcyclists and sports cars weren't too happy to be behind me either. I was taking those turns slowly. I kept having to pull over to let them by. I couldn't imagine driving that in an RV!!

[@lowtech67]

Million Dollar Highway - its named that because when it was built it cost a Million dollars and was the most expensive hwy that had ever been built.

[@joshuapaul349]

I hitch hiked and rode trains all over the US, never once did I go to sleep feeling unsafe, all while outside on the ground. You have 4 walls and doors that lock. Don't park in dangerous areas or get a dog and a gun. Had both in my tow truck, always slept like a baby no matter where I parked.

[@gthornton3]

Hey from San Antonio Tx

[@meatdog]

I found myself on a very narrow farm road in rural New York and no place to turn my rig around. I came to an unmarked cross road and after a 35 point tight, sphincter sucking, turn I finally got turned around and off that road. My map was wrong and it was a really bad experience.

[@patrysUSA]

Last year we travelled to Williams AZ from Orange County CA. Highway 40 from Kingman to Williams Arizona was terrible, full of potholes and bumps. My windshield popped out both sides and I had to tape it, not to lose it. I don't know if they have fixed it yet.

[@GratefulGlamper]

😳

[@malloryjines5050]

The last two times we went through that area, there was a lot of construction in that area.

[@jeffjones6794]

Stay off I 40 Did kingman to holbrook. Saw 1 broke axel and several flat tires. That road i will never travel again. My back still hurts lol

[@srmckay]

Teton Pass is no joke!

[@Kristina-lo9gk]

Hello from Houston

[@goldfieldgary]

The Million Dollar Highway got its name because that's what it cost to build, back when a million dollars was a lot of money.

[@jerryplante4239]

I-10 from Breaux Bridge to Lafayette absolutely terrible.

[@jojo-mi6sz]

Don't go here..... *Inserts picture of RV and family at every spot you shouldn't go.*

[@meatdog]

I broke down in Death Valley with my RV. The tow trucks, yes 2, took a long time to arrive and it was very costly. My trucks fuel tank quit so they had to tow my truck AND they insisted on a second tow truck to tow my 30 foot travel trailer. There was no bargaining in this situation. And you never know when your fuel pump will crap out!! It was summer,, hot and I had no choice.