supercub
Modesto CA
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How's the 138 from I-5 over to 101 in Oregon? I'll be driving a 40 foot motorhome towing a car.
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furycove
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Have not driven the 138, but have done 38 through Drain many times, and it is a very nice drive...good road, not much traffic. If you get a chance, spent a night or two in Elkton, as they have a really nice RV park right in town and right on the river. Also check out Winchester Bay, just south of Reedsport.
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aztortuga
Bandon, Oregon, USA
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supercub, no problem on that road. It is scenic and follows a river much of the way so it will have curves, dips, a few bridges, two lane, some small communities along the way. Plan on about 50 mph average. Not a bad road at all.
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tvfrfireman
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I am an Oregonian who has traveled the road many times and is one of the nicest roads over the coast range mountians in Oregon. Just before you get to Reedsport heading west, keep your eye opened for the Elk viewing area as it is a nice place to stop and take a break.
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Y-Guy
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I wouldn't take 138, drive north a bit more on I-5 and take 38 West. Hwy 38 is one of the best I-5 to Coast highways as far as condition of the pavement, width and lack of tight corners. Hwy 138 is mostly a North bound road anyway.
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Earl E
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It's fine. Curvy but semi's drive it all the time with no problem.
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HDrider44
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It's a fine road. We have been over it many times in our 40' motorhome pulling a trailer that put us at 64 1/2ft. On;y one bridge that makes me pucker if we meet a larger rig on it.
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samsontdog
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I take 138 every year {13 years}on the way to Florence Ore from Cal. Very good road. Never had a problem towing my 34 ft TT
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Executive
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We drove it before with our rig at 65'. No problem. As Y-Guy said above, I would go north a bit and take 38 across all the way. Much easier and better road. Either way will get you there. Enjoy the trip....Dennis
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ArchHoagland
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Good scenic road. We've used it about 10 times over the years.
As mentioned, very little traffic.
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