jhayes Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 Is Ca. 120 across Yosemite Park, west to east suitable for a large motorhome with a toad? SKP 27953Country Coach Motorhome with 400HP Kitty Cat"Running the roads seeing God's Great Creation" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonandSue Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 Depends on what time of the year. Tioga pass is normally closed until mid May. That being said I have pulled our 40" fifth wheel over the pass. Slow, but can be done. One other thing Tioga pass is the highest pass over the Sierra Nevada's, 9943 ft. hope this helps. 2917 Keystone Montana 3720 Legacy 14' Ram 3500 DRW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 I once rode my Harley on Hwy 120 thru Yosemite on the 4th of July. The road was clear but there were 12 foot high banks of snow along both shoulders. 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Schneider Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 You're looking at 5 miles of steep downgrade (3200 ft. elevation change) from the summit to the bottom of the pass. Is it doable? Yes, if the road is open. Would I recommend it? Not unless you're an experienced mountain driver with a strong exhaust brake and don't mind crawling down it in first gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 18 hours ago, jhayes said: Is Ca. 120 across Yosemite Park, west to east suitable for a large motorhome with a toad? NO People do it, but it isn't "suitable". Why not pick better passes designed for larger vehicles? Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 Eastbound you'll have 6, 7, & 8% grades downhill to Hwy 395. Taking a big RV into Yosemite isn't recommended. You have extremely high traffic and people, people, people. You'll have tunnels, narrow, curvy roads. No place to easily park a big rig even to stop for lunch. I'd recommend you stay outside the park and do day trips. It's the least favorite national park of ours but you need to see it at least once. 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...
jhayes Posted February 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 Thanks guys!! Yea, I am a very experienced mountain driver, but think I will take an alternate route as I would be crossing about mid-May. There may still be be some ice and snow up there. I don't believe in taking chances. Jerry SKP 27953Country Coach Motorhome with 400HP Kitty Cat"Running the roads seeing God's Great Creation" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packnrat Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 avoid hwys 4, 108, and 120. these passes close at the first snow, then do not open till the spring thaw. use to the south hwy 58, to the north 88, or 50. these three are "open" year around. cal trans can not enforce a ban on rv's and trailers. only the (self censored) in sacramento can make that law. all three of these hwys are tight cornered, hair-pined, very steep grades. narrow pavement. and through Yosemite there is a tax.. er a fee. sometimes a multi hr wait to get in. heavy traffic in the park. and the feds do have a complete ban on all commercial trucking through this park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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