[Six2inC]

How are the fwy grades on the way up? I have been there before but I cant remember how the fwy is. I cant decide if I am just going to tent for the weekend or try to tow my toy hauler out. I only have a F-150 that hates large grades. Any info would be great.

Thanks

 

[Czer187]

How are the fwy grades on the way up? I have been there before but I cant remember how the fwy is. I cant decide if I am just going to tent for the weekend or try to tow my toy hauler out. I only have a F-150 that hates large grades. Any info would be great.

Thanks

You could do that easy, No problem its only a 4 percent grade If I remember well :rockit:

 

[Six2inC]

any idea what the el cajon(sp) pass is?

 

[DL700]

a lot more then anything on the way to pismo....poor f150 with that 23ft trl on the back.....stay on hwy 101

 

[Six2inC]

Yeah poor truck but I am looking at a couple '96-'97 F-350 diesels. If I can get them to drop another 2k I will no longer have a towing issue.

Does hwy 101 have any grades?

EDIT: Just looked at mapquest, what other route is there other than hwy 101?

 

[BigGuy700]

cajon pass is on the 15 just north of the 15-215 split by san bernardino

 

[Six2inC]

Thanks but I am aware of that. I am just asking how it compares to any of the grades on the way up to Pismo. Only because I have taken the pass towing my TH and know my truck can make it. (slowly but surely)

Thanks

 

[pismoraptor]

I dont think you have anything to worry about. When are you heading up?

 

[Six2inC]

Aug 15-18

 

[pismoraptor]

It should be real nice out there mid aug.:thumb: I might be out there saturday eve if I can get away from work.

 

[DL700]

u can take a 20 mi. shortcut through CA-154 exit, EXIT 146, toward LOS OLIVOS/ LAKE CACHUMA, but it has a lot of hills....not recommended with the trailer.....is your truck
4wd?
u better hope so!!!!

 

[Six2inC]

Yes sir it is. I am pretty sure I will get stuck at least once or twice.. :thumbsdown:

 

[DL700]

as long as u bring your own tow strap....when u first pull on to the beach air down your trailer tires to arround 20 psi....help a lot more then the truck tires!!!!

 

[Six2inC]

Cool deal man thanks for the info I will keep that in mind. How low should I go on the truck? I have a buddy with a F-350 power stroke that will be coming to my aid when I get stuck :lol:

 

[DL700]

depending on what type of tires u got....stock 20 to 25 psi.....4ply mudders 15 to 18

 

[DL700]

i got stuck soo bad once there with my trailer i had to unhook my truck and get a lifted duramax to hook up to it and i had to pull his truck with mine............that was the first 2 hrs of fun...

 

[Six2inC]

shit thats the reason I am trying to decide if I am just going to tent for the weekend. I got stuck towing my little flatbed once but I didn't air down.

 

[DL700]

as long as someone else w/a truck is going with u

 

[Six2inC]

Hey is that guy always on the beach that lets you pay to refill your tires? If not what is another option?

 

[DL700]

every time ive been there.....bring a compressor in your trailer......if u dont already have one......small pancake stlye