Dannnnnnnnn Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 Looking to go from Fresno, CA to Salem, OR. I have a 24ft 1977 class C with a Ford 460 engine. I’ve never driven further than Ventura, CA to Fresno, CA (about 4 hours up 99 to I-5). I was wondering what is the easiest route for a beginner, preferably easier on the old engine as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 I suspect that the least stressful for you and your 460 would be to follow US99 to Stockton and then take I-5 from there on up to Salem. That makes a route of about 710 miles. There will be some mountains to cross but interstate grades are not excessive or difficult. I have driven it numerous times and several of those times we were in a 36' motorhome powered by an early Ford V-10 towing a Honda, CR-v. Quote 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...
Barbaraok Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 I agree with Kirk, except I'd get over on I-5 as soon as possible as Highway 99 is a mess clear up to Lodi (or was when we went up last spring). Not that I-5 is that much better, but 99 was just brutal! Plan on stopping for the night at Weed and getting an early morning start so you have plenty of time to go over the Siskyous. Remember that there are 5 passes to go over before you get to Roseburg. Not terrible, just take your time and don't let others push you. Quote 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...
lenp Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Or consider I-5 to Weed then US 97 to Chemult and back to Eugene via Hwy 58. A lot fewer hills to climb and only ONE mile farther. US 97 and Hwy 58 are both two lane roads and 97 gets a lot of truck traffic but IMO a lot better than climbing the Siskyous. Lenp Quote USN Retired 2002 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom 2012 F150 4x4 2018 Lincoln MKX 2019 HD Ultra Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 We always stop in Sutherlin on the way north, so I automatically talk about the Siskiyous. Yes, 97 North at Weed then 58 over to Eugene would also work. Quote 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...
hiljoball Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 I use this link to check the long range forecast for traveling over the Siskiyou on I5 John https://www.myweather2.com/City-Town/United-States-Of-America/Oregon/Siskiyou-Summit.aspx?sday=3 Quote JohnTitanium 29EX 29/34 Fifthwheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary and Larissa Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 I-5 all the way. It is the quickest and easiest. Spent over 30 years traveling I-5 from Mexico to Canada for work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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