hbarker
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Hello,
We were thinking of taking hwy 285 out of Denver to Buena Vista Colorado next couple of weeks. I have drove it in a jeep,, But how would that rout be for a small 5th wheel behind a not so big truck?
Seem like I recall some pretty steep hills heading west ././
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Rockiesview
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Nothing real bad, steep downhill westbound on Crow Hill just east of Bailey for couple miles, stayed geared down there. Then pull up Kenoshs pass is fairly easy and that is about it. I drive that route several times a year into Denver area.
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bldrbuck
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You have driven it so you know it is a good road. You will have no problem with the 5er.
93 Ford F350 Turbo Diesel, DRW, Crew Cab. PullRite Hitch. 35' King of the Road 5er, 192 Watts Solar, 2800 Watt Yamaha Generator, 1750 Watt Inverter, 2 Trogan T105 Batteries, Me, my wife and 2 maltize furkids.
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hbarker
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Thanks for replies.
yeah I recall it was smooth .just didnt really recall all those hills,LOL
What your you guys say is the best day and or time of the week to take 285.
I hear sunday would be bad, everyone heading home from week end outings.
Morn eastbound traffic heading to denver ?
eve busy westbound?
Reason I ask ,,Folks dont take to kindly to us slower loaded travelers ,Going the speed limit or just under.
And even get a little Tissy when they see your "Texas" plates. ... hehehhe
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Wadcutter
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We drove 285 from Denver to Buena Vista last year driving a Ford F-350, 4dr, 4X4, long bed pulling a 39 ft 5th wheel. No problems at all.
Camped in every state but Alaska
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Rockiesview
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If Possible early on weekday morning (800 am), incoming (commuter) traffic will be mainly on 4 lane ( so not problem with incoming) now for apx 20 miles in mtns., but 800am will generally get you ahead of the semi's headed out of Denver, if you can be on the west side of town to stay out of the Denver rush hour which is generally 630-900am.
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