Chuck Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 Any thoughts on Highway 50 from Delta to Colorado Springs area. Volvo and 39 ft fiver. Trucker path puts me on 70, much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 You'll be fine. The section in the Black Canyon, just east of Montrose is a bit twisty, and beautiful. I've followed cattle trucks through there often. I've taken every mile of US50 through Colorado with our rig. In fact, I've driven, and rode motorcycles, on every mile of US50 in all the states it goes through. It runs through our farm at the Ohio/Indiana line. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 (edited) I would trust what Rick said. Edited July 7, 2020 by HERO Maker Quote Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 Oh Rocky, you set me up to come back with so many things, but this is a family show...... Most likely, you've run the stretch in question too. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted July 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 Got baptized the other day on 139 from Rangley going south. Drove many times on Highway 4 and 108 in Cali In the Sierras when I lived there. Any one who has driven these knows what I mean. They are seasonal pssses. in pick up and car. 139 was similar, 15 mph switch backs and grades. The Volvo performed flawlessly. Put the tranny in manual and work it and the engine brake. Thanks for the info on 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms60ocb Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 US 50 is an enjoyable drive and I never saw a Flatlander freak out in the first 100 miles. Monarch Pass fine your gear and settle in. Nothing like Colo 139 Be healthy Clay Quote Clay & Marcie Too old to play in the snow Diesel pusher and previously 2 FW and small Class C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 Another vote for beautiful Hwy 50! You should have no issues. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyR Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 It’s an awesome ride. There will usually be elk and deer on the road between Gunnison and Sargents this time of year. Quote Andy 2011 Volvo 730 2017 Spartan Toy Hauler 2021KTM 300 XC-W [URL=https://i.imgur.com/uWKtUjj.jpg "target=new"][IMG]https://i.imgur.com/uWKtUjjl.jpg "border=0"[/IMG][/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 You may want to pull off at the top of Monarch Pass and take some pics. It is nice up there. Plenty of room for your rig in the gravel on the west side of the restaurant. If you're going to have any trouble, it would be going down the east side of Monarch if you get stuck behind someone who is clueless about driving down a mountain pass. Lots of tourists in CO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 Deflate any air mattress's (Sleep Number) at least a little, before going over the top of Monarch pass. Otherwise it is a great ride.👍 Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill w/bus Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Stop at the NP, Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Very few visitors on an annual basis. 50 is a great drive. Monarch Pass was 17 to 23 MPH. First gear for an HT 70 all the way to the top. Took us four days from Montrose to Canon City. Then on to Colorado Springs the next day. Yeah 50 Isa great drive. Bill Quote Bill & Lynn Baxter MCI102A3 Conversion, Detroit Diesel S50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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