JCK
Ohio
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Going to drive the Teton pass from Victor to Jackson WY (Eastbound) with the truck and trailer in my signature. Will let you know what I like or dislike about it. I have years of semi driving experience and have drove many mountain passes with the trailer.
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lane hog
Tucson, AZ & NW Chicago Burbs, IL
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You won't even notice the pass with that.
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southernsky
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no problem
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X2 But very steep. In Wilson there is a sign "Free coffee while we repair your brakes",
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Durb
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If you are concerned enough to ask, 89 south to 26 is an easy tow, however a little longer. Very scenic along the Snake River and Palisades Reservoir. I chose not to do Teton Pass with my gear; probably saved fuel and certainly reduced any anxiety.
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ReneeG
Meridian, Idaho
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We took it once and even with our current truck and FW, we go around to Alpine Pass for an easier, more enjoyable, less butt puckering ride!
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We meet a gorup of 6 RVs and 3 of them took advantage of that free coffee above!
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Veebyes
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We have done many western passes with our rather heavy 5er. Teton pass we drove up from Jackson to the top, just truck, and then back down to Jackson.
Of course no problem with just the truck but would definitely have a pucker factor to it if having a heavy trailer behind. It would be a very low gear and cycling of brakes affair.
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time2roll
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Are you looking for a good scenic spot to have lunch?
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bobsallyh
Livingston, TX.
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Read the "Mountain West" directory. I will only take our truck over it either way. Since I be the head wrench on this rig, I try to manage damage control. Just recently a semi **** near destroyed a convivence store in Wilson. We have seen many motorhomes and fivers smoking brakes. What happens if Mr. Moose decides to cross in front of you. As another poster stated, the way around is a beautiful drive.
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