Custer SD to Mammoth Hot Springs |
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StephenH
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Topic: Custer SD to Mammoth Hot Springs Posted: 31 Aug 2021 at 1:19pm |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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jato
Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3252 |
Posted: 31 Aug 2021 at 8:21am |
We have taken that route twice as well as going on US14 with both a 2008 and 2013 Ford Explorer (V6) pulling a loaded (with full FW tank) 177. Spectacular scenery and no issues. We did utilize a Curt anti-sway bar link as we towed.
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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Jenga Jack
Groupie Joined: 12 Apr 2016 Location: Southern Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 63 |
Posted: 30 Aug 2021 at 6:03pm |
We just returned to smokey southern Oregon so I thought I'd follow
up on our trip. To be safe we decided to travel west on Hwy 16. The
4Runner did fine both pulling up and coming down the passes. Beautiful
drive especially coming into Tensleep and again west out of Cody. Next
time, whenever that will be, I'll try Hwy 14 to take in new and
different scenery. |
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2014 R-Pod 178 aka the "Kobra Pod"
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ronahue
Senior Member Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 316 |
Posted: 21 Aug 2021 at 9:41am |
We did 14 and 14a through the Big Horn NF in July in a 2015 Frontier towing a 179 no problem on 14 but I would avoid 14a. I've done 14a twice with the trailer in both directions do-able but a bit hairy. If you have the time the Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area is spectacular. In July the Big Horn NF was very crowded, overrun with ATV's and very smoky. I recommend Tie Flume camp ground.
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Ron & Sharon
2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated |
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bob-Pod
Newbie Joined: 25 Sep 2016 Location: Bremerton, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 16 |
Posted: 20 Aug 2021 at 11:17pm |
While you are in Custer, head down to Hot Springs S.D. The Mammoth Site there was was one of the best things we did in the area. It's only about 40 minutes away.
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2015 RPOD 178 HRE (2015- ) 2010 RPOD 171 (2009-2015)
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Jenga Jack
Groupie Joined: 12 Apr 2016 Location: Southern Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 63 |
Posted: 12 Aug 2021 at 8:57pm |
Thanks everyone for your input. I'll post our route decision and what we experienced when we return. Thanks again!
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Dirt Sifter
Senior Member Joined: 30 Dec 2018 Location: Right side OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 170 |
Posted: 12 Aug 2021 at 11:01am |
Shouldn't be a problem unless you hit some strong head winds. Watch your mirrors and pull over if traffic starts to back up on the two lanes. Truck speeds on I-90 will give you a thrill as they do all of us who chose to travel at a reasonable speed when pulling a TT. Have fun, you'll see some beautiful country and meet some great people.
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Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE
'07 Tundra 5.7L., '17 Tacoma 3.5L. Both with tow packages 1 Puggle, 1 Chihuahua support staff |
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TheBum
Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 1407 |
Posted: 10 Aug 2021 at 3:15pm |
No, but I took some 8-9% grades in the Appalachians that only slowed me down by about 5 mph. I also drove over Raton Pass on the Colorado/New Mexico border with no issues.
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Alan
2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
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Jenga Jack
Groupie Joined: 12 Apr 2016 Location: Southern Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 63 |
Posted: 10 Aug 2021 at 1:30pm |
Alan, Did you take US14 over the Bighorns? There's a pass at 9,000 feet. Stephen, Fires have been burning near us for weeks (southern Oregon) smoke & ash daily occurrence. Not that we're used to it...
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2014 R-Pod 178 aka the "Kobra Pod"
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 10 Aug 2021 at 12:46pm |
The only concern about out west right now is the fires. I think they are south of your route though. Still, you may encounter smoke from them.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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