Grassy Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 We are presently in Bensen, Az. Our next stop will be White Sands to jump to Carlsbad, Nm. Has anyone traveled from white sands to Carlsbad, Nm via the US-82 or US-180 ? We have the latest trucker's Atlas. They both seem to be secondary roads.. the 82 looks like it has some *major* hills. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Ian. . Arctic Fox 29-5T . Beagle co-pilots - Faffy and Lulu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 On 82 you'll have Cloudcroft Hill to go up. Going up is the easy part. It's down that's the biggie. You shouldn't have any problem. Park in Cloudcroft and explore a little - a neat little town. You'll then have a long gradual downhill at 5-6%, not bad at all. 180 is ok. I'd recommend you purchase the 'Mountain Directory for Truckers and RVers'. It comes in both Western and Eastern versions. Very helpful for a heads up. Did you go to Kartchner Caverns while in Benson. It's a living cave as opposed to Carlsbad and the formations are dripping and growing? It's a beautiful tour. We gave it! Are you staying at the SKP park? I'm sure it's about full at this time of year. Have a good trip! 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...
Grassy Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Thanks. We are actually here for repair.. there is a freightliner dealer in Tucson. We have done a bit of touring around but a bit nervous. We never know if the rig will start. Never a good situation. We have discovered that AAA ( Arizona) will not support the CAA package we bought. The rig goes in Monday and we will see if a rental is necessary..if so, Kartchner is on our list. Appreciate your response. Ian. . Arctic Fox 29-5T . Beagle co-pilots - Faffy and Lulu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 I asked this very question a month ago. But I was going Carlsbad to White Sands. I took 82 with no issues. Just obey the speed limit signs around the corners. And with your medium duty truck you will be fine. My Rams EB did fine. Just check the road condition before you go. There was snow in Cloudcroft, but the streets were plowed. 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKRITTER Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Be careful of the weather this time of year. The Cloudcroft area can get a lot of snow this time of year. 2013 Newmar Dutchstar 4318 2019 F150 KR 4X4 BlueOx 10K Tow Bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassy Posted February 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Thanks all. We are dead in the water at the moment between "diagnosing my problem" and "fixing our buddies trucks first". For a first come, first serve, we do not make appointments, my truck seems to be spending a lot of time in the parking lot. No matter, have a rental car and haven't been kicked out of the RV park yet Snow kind of add though.. we are in Bensen Az. Ian. . Arctic Fox 29-5T . Beagle co-pilots - Faffy and Lulu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRP Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Keep in mind, your route through Cloudcroft takes you up to 8,600 ft elevation. Be prepared for serious winter conditions up there this time of year. Their highs this week were around 32F with lows around 0 F. So far this week they've only had snow flurries, but they are expecting a real snow storm Friday. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassy Posted February 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Thanks. Still no truck (I am told perhaps today) and it looks like we are going to be hammered tonight. Fingers crossed. . Arctic Fox 29-5T . Beagle co-pilots - Faffy and Lulu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassy Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Snowing like mad here.. . Arctic Fox 29-5T . Beagle co-pilots - Faffy and Lulu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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