Bountiful, Utah to Columbia, Missouri

[ChinMusic]

Rookie here:

We have a Class A that is currently winterized. I’m seeing some pretty cold weather as I head east starting on 11/1.

I’d like to do the I80 route through WY but could be convinced to swing south first here in Utah if advised. I70 or even I40 (significantly longer) are options.

Is my best play to stay winterized until I ultimately get to a warmer clime? Any advice is welcome.

 

[Utclmjmpr]

You would not want I70 because the climbing thru Colorado is brutal and high,, I80 after leaving Utah is fairly flat and still high in places,, lets face it ,, you have to get east of the continental divide some how.. I40 would be way out of your way and is in horrible condition..>>>Dan

 

[jackiemac]

You would not want I70 because the climbing thru Colorado is brutal and high,, I80 after leaving Utah is fairly flat and still high in places,, lets face it ,, you have to ge east of the continental divide some how.. I40 would be way out of your way and is in horrible condition..>>>Dan

We did the I40 recently between Kingman and Flagstaff and most of it has been resurfaced. So one section ok. Not sure about the rest. It is pretty far south though.

 

[Utclmjmpr]

You are early enough to be in good shape during the day,,,Night time will be anyone's guess.>>>Dan

 

[rvlifer]

I always preferred the back roads over interstates unless i was in a hurry. 20 through nebraska is much nicer than i80. A little further north and slower speeds through towns but not a lot of traffic and most of the way you can easily do highway speeds.

2nd avoiding i70 through colorado. If you dont mind heading further south 160 through alamosa has less grades and a nice drive.

Looks like rt 50 from grand junction is an option but i havent driven that. Rt 50 from pueblo east isnt bad.

 

[UTTransplant]

Once we are living in the motorhome, weather down to the mid 20s isn’t an issue. You have a decent Class A, so you should also be good. Just make sure you keep the propane or AquatHot/Oasis running to keep the pipes from freezing. I-84 to I-80 will probably be just fine. I really wouldn’t recommend I-70 since there is almost surely lots of snow and cold weather in the passes. I-40 is ok, but quite a bit out of your way. Just look at the forecasts; I doubt you need to keep it winterized.

 

[LarsMac]

If the weather is good, I-80 will be fine, and neither of those alternate routes are reasonable. This time of the year, you need to be very mindful of the weather forecast, and be prepared to sit out a storm. Being in a hurry can get you into trouble very quickly.

 

[rvlifer]

Right now in so colorado it is just starting to get into the 30s overnight and there hasnt been any snow yet. You may see some snow on the passes but if you are headed through in the next day or 2 you prob wont see snow

 

[jackiemac]

A friend drove from Jackson to Denver on I80 yesterday and got stuck for 1 5 hours after an accident. They had snow on the way too.

Always try to leave a good gap in front on you. Not always easy but much safer!

 

[ChinMusic]

Took the northern route via I80. Smooth sailing early on. Staying winterized as a precaution, probably would be fine but was already winterized.

 

[ChinMusic]

Into Nebraska and have had perfect conditions. Thanks.

 

[ChinMusic]

Been in Columbia, MO for a couple days now. We are reading about the snow and road closures across Wyoming now and feel blessed to have hit a perfect weather window. It’s ugly in parts right now.

Had to get get a new set of engine batteries in Casper, WY. The old (2015, I had no idea they were THAT old) set got to the point where we needed a jump if we stopped for lunch.

Floyd’s Truck Center in Casper took great care of us last Monday. We parked outside their gate on Sunday night. By noon on Monday we were on our way. 5 stars to these guys.