US 191 Between I-70 and I-40?

[jeanhoyle]

We are looking at taking US Highway 191 between I-70 and I-40.  We are pulling a 14,000lb 36 ft fifth wheel with our F250 Diesel 7.3.

Is this route do able this time of year?

What are the RV parks like full hook up?

Thanks for your input.

[geodog]

US 191 between I-40 and I-70 has grades up to 7 percent and many switchbacks.

Pulling a 14,00lb trailer with an F-250 will be an EXPERIENCE.  It will be hard on both transmission going up and brakes going down.

 

Just my opinion , which is worth exactly what you paid for it.

 

ShortyO

[chirakawa]

In light of geodog's post, I might suggest an alternative.  Go to Gallup and take 491 up through Cortez and into Monticello, from there 191 to I-70.  I don't remember any steep grades or switchbacks on that route.

[jeanhoyle]

2 hours ago, chirakawa said:

In light of geodog's post, I might suggest an alternative.  Go to Gallup and take 491 up through Cortez and into Monticello, from there 191 to I-70.  I don't remember any steep grades or switchbacks on that route.

We were planning on going from North to South. Guess I did not make that clear.  Is 491 less hilly?

 

[2gypsies]

We've done 191 north to south a few times. . . no issues.  It's RVers hangout with Flaming Gorge being there and many campgrounds so many RVers do it.  Just get into lower gear before you begin a descent; not in the midst of it.  Let the gearing be your brake.