jeanhoyle Posted September 24, 2019 Report Share Posted September 24, 2019 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. Quote Jeanie and John Ford F-250 super crew Americana 34/35 GS (it's a Forest River Cardinal with extras) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geodog Posted September 24, 2019 Report Share Posted September 24, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirakawa Posted September 24, 2019 Report Share Posted September 24, 2019 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. Quote Everybody wanna hear the truth, but everybody tell a lie. Everybody wanna go to Heaven, but nobody want to die. Albert King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanhoyle Posted September 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2019 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? Quote Jeanie and John Ford F-250 super crew Americana 34/35 GS (it's a Forest River Cardinal with extras) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 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. 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...
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