Barry Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Has anyone driven Hwy 95 from Coeur de'Alene to McCall ID. It isn't a trucker's route but is it drivable in a 40' Class A? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 We've driven it quite a few times with our 40' MH. You'll have Lewiston Hill just north of Lewiston. You'll have 7% downhill for approx. 6 miles w/3 runaway truck ramps. Then you'll have White Bird Hill south of Grangeville. You'll again have 7% grade downhill for 8 miles with 3 runaway truck ramps. North of Weiser, ID there is a 2 mile 6% southbound descent. Near Council there is 2 miles of 5-6%. This highway is very doable for RVs and it's a popular route. Just take your time and get in low gear before heading down. It's a beautiful drive! 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...
Kirk W Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Welcome to the Escapee forums! We are happy to have you join us. 8 hours ago, 2gypsies said: You'll have 7% downhill for approx. 6 miles w/3 runaway truck ramps. Then you'll have White Bird Hill south of Grangeville. You'll again have 7% grade downhill for 8 miles with 3 runaway truck ramps. North of Weiser, ID there is a 2 mile 6% southbound descent. Near Council there is 2 miles of 5-6%. We drove it to Boise and very much agree with this assessment. We did so in a 36' gasoline powered coach while towing a Honda CR-V. You need to travel slowly but it can be done safely. Just take your time and stay calm. For a diesel, it would be good to have a compression brake. Just gear down at the top and watch that tachometer to keep RPM's at a safe level, breaking down fairly hard to under the limit and then allowing a slow increase. It isn't a route for one who is frightened by mountain driving, but if you are not in a rush and are comfortable with mountain driving then I would recommend the route. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired fire Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Have driven it many times.. It should be no problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted June 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Thanks everyone. That's all good advice and totally answers my question. My diesel does have a very good exhaust brake and mountain driving is no problem for us. I just wanted to make sure it was doable. Based on your responses we'll give it a go. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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