Liz and Shorty Guptill June 16 We pulled over Wolf Creek to Colorado Springs with a 43' 5th Wheel Toyhauler and F350 Dually no problem.

Lyle & Jan Huff June 16 The pass is significantly steep on either side (6.8% maximum grade) and it can be dangerous in winter. There is a 20 mph hair pin on the west side and the road narrows on the lower sections of the east side. There are two runaway ramps.  If you watch...  moreThe pass is significantly steep on either side (6.8% maximum grade) and it can be dangerous in winter. There is a 20 mph hair pin on the west side and the road narrows on the lower sections of the east side. There are two runaway ramps.  If you watch your transmission temp on the climb up and keep your speed under control on downward leg you will be fine. That's assuming you have a truck matched to the job.   If you have a gas truck or no exhast brake,  spend some time planning your speeds and temps and be sure you can lock your torque conveter. It's a long pass, so use the pullouts to cool your engine and brakes if needed.  https://www.codot.gov/travel/commercial-vehicles/wolf-creek-pass  less

Nathan & Cecilia June 14 I hope you’re not staying at the county park. I went last year and that place was terrible. They do not keep one thing up, stickers are every place. I will be there in a few months but this time at the KOA.

Judith & Mark June 14 Little blue Camco filter for whole house, Berkey Filter for drinking water,.

Craig n Linda June 14 Getting Beech Lane dual system, considering Berky traveler for kitchen.

c&dyaker June 14 three filters paper - charcoal and ceramic for drinking water probably over kill because most city water flint excluded is fine

FlamingoMoon Campers June 15 Bought a couple 10 inch containers and put a them in series, 5 micron filter in one and a Charcoal filter in the second one, works great for me, hang them on the side of the RV when in use and when traveling they hand on the wall in the basement.

Steve & Marci June 16 We use Clear Source water filtration system.

Gypsy Lass June 13 Thanks for sharing app !

Joe and Lori June 13 Stay connected, if you're running a generator you may want to unplug from the truck. (Remember to reconnect in the morning). Fuel stops, there's Sheetz, pilot, speedway. Not all will be accommodating, most are newer and spacious. Even some Costco will wor...  moreStay connected, if you're running a generator you may want to unplug from the truck. (Remember to reconnect in the morning). Fuel stops, there's Sheetz, pilot, speedway. Not all will be accommodating, most are newer and spacious. Even some Costco will work. Where in Pa. you heading to?  less

JVBV June 13 If you're truck is gas, then you'll have to quickly recon the highway exit for gas stations that you can maneuver into and out of.  If, diesel - then no worries - just go to truck stops!  Our first F-250 was gas and we'd have to go through that ...  moreIf you're truck is gas, then you'll have to quickly recon the highway exit for gas stations that you can maneuver into and out of.  If, diesel - then no worries - just go to truck stops!  Our first F-250 was gas and we'd have to go through that routine - somewhat stressful.  We got a bigger 5th wheel and traded up to an F-250 diesel, now we just cruise into the truck lanes.  Safe travels and have a great time!  less

Mark and Nga June 13 If you are going to be RV'ing more and more consider an Auxiliary Fuel Tank. We have a 50 gallon one from Transfer Flow in the bed of our truck. Works great, fills the main tank as I drive.

Dwight59102 June 13 I will unhook so my trailer can level up but I don't move my truck. In the morning I just raise the jacks and I am hooked up again. 

Nancy & Jonathan June 13 Thank you so much everyone.  Very helpful advice!

JVBV June 10 Like many I use a couple tools. I have a truckers atlas that list all low overheads by state. The app "RVparky, has decent maps with extensive filters to control what you see. Turning on truck stops and seeing them on your desired route will give you conf...  moreLike many I use a couple tools. I have a truckers atlas that list all low overheads by state. The app "RVparky, has decent maps with extensive filters to control what you see. Turning on truck stops and seeing them on your desired route will give you confidence you're on a good route for your rig. Safe travels and have fun.  less

SGM & Mrs G June 10 rand is still available and if you have a GSGPS, it will still load the files. here is the web site  http://tripmaker.randmcnally.com/

SGM & Mrs G June 11 no, but it is nearly the only way to load files (planned trips) in to the GS (Rand) GPS

SJ_Cruisin June 12 Google shows the quickest route (1hr diff) is 10 & 25. It's 18mi more than up through ShowLow and wouldn't have the grade changes

Judith & Mark June 14 You do NOT want to take 60 from Phoenix area to Globe!  Narrow, curvy, construction.

rvericksons June 10 Gypsy Lass, your '04 F250 has tow/haul grade braking, but I doubt that it has an exhaust brake, unless someone added an aftermarket one. If they had there would be controls for it somewhere on the dash.

Gypsy Lass June 11 Thanks for the input rvericksons I was just reading up on that particular feature yesterday which makes sense that’s what I engaged on my downhill into NC. I know it doesn’t have an AM exhaust brake. Thank you!

KurtO June 12 Gypsy Lass, I have read your comments and questions with great interest.  You are really doing your homework.  My old 2006 F350 did not have the engine braking but my 2016 does!  Sounded like your situation in NC was the gears coming down o...  moreGypsy Lass, I have read your comments and questions with great interest.  You are really doing your homework.  My old 2006 F350 did not have the engine braking but my 2016 does!  Sounded like your situation in NC was the gears coming down on downshift then kicking in.    less

KurtO June 12 Gutsy Lass, just keep asking questions when you don’t know.  If I can ever help, just pm me.  Have done a lot with my trailers.

KurtO June 12 Gypsy Lass.  Spell check converted to gutsy.  Sorry about that.

OBZRV June 9 We are there right now. Do you mean 90 to 405 to 5 (staying east of Seattle)? This is a very busy stretch of road but no problems towing through there.

rvericksons June 9 If u are talking about I 90 over Snoqualmie Pass, no problem.
Have done it many times. 39' 18k pounds.

Denise Michaelsen June 9 Yes..exactly!  Thanks!

Mark and Nga June 9 Self adjusting are nice. We had all the seals fail on both axles. Replaced with larger drums, bearing set, and brake pads. Got costly so now we'll get it serviced more often.

Mark & JoAnn June 9 Go ahead and replace them with disk brakes, they will stop the RV much faster. EVERYONE that I have meet that did it LOVES them. Well worth the money.