bcgarrison
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Tell me about Hwy 101 on the West coast. No problem with 24 ft. motorhome?
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downtheroad
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No problem with a 40 footer.
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I've done it several times both directions with a 32' Class A towing a Jeep from the S.F. Bay Area up entire coast and around the Olympic Peninsula to Port Townsend, WA. with no problems.
It's good highway and a absolutely beautiful drive for 90% of it.
Do enjoy
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Only problem is paying attention to the road and not the scenery.
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mockturtle
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No. It's a great route. In summer, much of it--especially the Oregon coast--is very busy and each town is a bottleneck. Be prepared to stop for traffic and for reckless pedestrians. There are many scenic waysides in which to pull off and enjoy the view.
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JTMO
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Do not confuse 101 with highway 1.
101 is a good road, through the woods, to a freeway, to woods and fields, back to freeway.
Highway 1, hugs the coast, one of the great roads of the world, but very slow. Spectacular road, tiring to drive but a 24 foot motorhome could easily do it (not a 40 footer in many sections). Some of it's more challenging areas are down the road from me.
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The Harpers
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I have enjoyed 101 in both directionsin California. I can't wait to do Oregon and Washington. I have read nothing but good things about 101 on this forum.
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bcgarrison
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JTMO is correct. It is Hwy 1 I'm interested in taking. Any feedback?
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downtheroad
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bcgarrison wrote:JTMO is correct. It is Hwy 1 I'm interested in taking. Any feedback?
Well now, this is a different story. Hwy 1 is spectacular, but you will pay your dues driving it. It is certainly doable in a 24 footer but there are many narrow, twisty, tight spots. It takes time and concentration. If you want some stories to tell...go for it, but don't be in a hurry.
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Lets clarify something. Hwy 1 in No Cal is a very twisty and nerve wracking drive in an RV, but it ends where it connects with 101 at Leggit. 101 continues North where it meets the coast line again in Oregon. The OP asked about the entire West Coast, not just Ca where Hwy 1 is. 101 is the main North-South route along the coast in Oregon and Washington, but also goes a bit inland in portions of Wa. I could be wrong it what the OP is asking, but I did see him asking for advice on the West Coast.
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