Arnwrkr Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) We have a Forest River Impression 270RK with a height of 13'2". We would like to take the Blue Ridge Parkway on our way to Florida in Sept. I couldn't find any posts about driving this with a 5er. Of course the tunnel heights are my main concern. It looks like hugging the center line will work for all, but MP's 458, 459 and 461 are a bit close. Here is the link to the tunnel heights: https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/tunnel-heights.htm I would appreciate any advice from someone who has done this. My wife is "a little nervous" about the tunnels. Thanks Edited June 3, 2023 by Arnwrkr url was not right Quote Travel More... Money returns, Time doesn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmeris Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 As a motorcyclist that has traveled the entire length from Front Royal to Cherokee , I would never take anything that large on the parkway. Your going to be to big to fit in the pull offs at the overlooks. The parkway is 2 lane with no shoulder, lots of curves and elevation changes. 35 mph speed limits. There are no services on the parkway, no fuel, food,etc. Park the 5ver at a campground. Explore the parkway with your truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 https://www.technomadia.com/2021/09/tips-for-rving-the-blue-ridge-parkway-van-motorhome-trailer/#:~:text=With its twisty roads%2C sharp,best done in smaller units. https://rvtailgatelife.com/tips-driving-rv-blue-ridge-parkway/ https://thetouringcamper.com/5-things-you-must-know-before-towing-a-camper-on-the-blue-ridge-parkway/ 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...
Arnwrkr Posted June 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) Thanks Palmeris and 2Gypsies. That's the kind of knowledge you can't get from numbers. It did sound too good to be true. I'm convinced. I'll search another route. Edited June 4, 2023 by Arnwrkr add thanks Quote Travel More... Money returns, Time doesn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Henderson Posted June 4, 2023 Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 We LIVED on the Blue Ridge Parkway for 3 seasons while we managed a visitor center/restaurant at milepost 339 called Crabtree Falls (used to be Crabtree Meadows) on the North Carolina section. I would NEVER recommend anyone travel the BRP with a large rig. It CAN be done, but it won't be pleasant. You will be so busy watching out for bicyclists, motorcycles, slow-moving cars, and trying not to let any wheels go off the paved surface that it will totally ruin the drive for you. It is also very hard on your brakes. Even the passenger/co-pilot won't enjoy the ride as it will be too stressful. Once again, I am sure there are those who have done it and will say "pooh-pooh" it was easy, but I witnessed too many folks pull into the campground at Crabtree Falls who said they would NEVER do it again and ask how they could get off the BRP as soon as possible. That's another problem. You can't just take any exit road that comes up. Many of them are extremely dangerous for large or heavy vehicles because of switchbacks and steep grades , so your options are limited and you MUST do your research ahead of time. Good luck to you. Denny and Cindy Henderson Currently at Curry Hammock State Park in the Florida Keys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Chance Posted June 4, 2023 Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 7 minutes ago, Dennis Henderson said: We LIVED on the Blue Ridge Parkway for 3 seasons while we managed a visitor center/restaurant at milepost 339 called Crabtree Falls (used to be Crabtree Meadows) on the North Carolina section. I would NEVER recommend anyone travel the BRP with a large rig. It CAN be done, but it won't be pleasant. You will be so busy watching out for bicyclists, motorcycles, slow-moving cars, and trying not to let any wheels go off the paved surface that it will totally ruin the drive for you. It is also very hard on your brakes. Even the passenger/co-pilot won't enjoy the ride as it will be too stressful. Once again, I am sure there are those who have done it and will say "pooh-pooh" it was easy, but I witnessed too many folks pull into the campground at Crabtree Falls who said they would NEVER do it again and ask how they could get off the BRP as soon as possible. That's another problem. You can't just take any exit road that comes up. Many of them are extremely dangerous for large or heavy vehicles because of switchbacks and steep grades , so your options are limited and you MUST do your research ahead of time. Good luck to you. Denny and Cindy Henderson Currently at Curry Hammock State Park in the Florida Keys Having been camp hosts near the parkway in NC, I'll second this advice. Rob Quote 2012 F350 CC LB DRW 6.7 2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows Full-time since 8/2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 On 6/3/2023 at 6:52 PM, palmeris said: As a motorcyclist that has traveled the entire length from Front Royal to Cherokee , I would never take anything that large on the parkway. Your going to be to big to fit in the pull offs at the overlooks. The parkway is 2 lane with no shoulder, lots of curves and elevation changes. 35 mph speed limits. There are no services on the parkway, no fuel, food,etc. Park the 5ver at a campground. Explore the parkway with your truck. 100%. Quote 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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