I need to find the very best way to drive from Seattle to ORP

jc_cuevas

jc_cuevas

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I need to know the definitive way to drive from Seattle to ORP. I am going to be towing with a smaller truck and I would like to know what would be the very best way to ORP without putting a lot of strain on engine and transmission.

J.C.
 
I 5 south to 84 east then south on 97 looks to have less hills and right about 5 hours from seattle according to google maps. I90 east then 97 south looks to have more elevation change but is only 4 hours 20
 
the_driver said:
I 5 south to 84 east then south on 97 looks to have less hills and right about 5 hours from seattle according to google maps. I90 east then 97 south looks to have more elevation change but is only 4 hours 20
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Thanks, I might try using the shorter route.

I am thinking that I need to avoid Yakima. There is a lot of illegal immigrants in Yakima.

Wes Tipton and Lou Dobbs are high on the immigration issue and I don't need to be stopped by the State Patrol with a trailer with a race car and four gallons of home made salsa.

J.C.
 
jc_cuevas said:
I need to know the definitive way to drive from Seattle to ORP. I am going to be towing with a smaller truck and I would like to know what would be the very best way to ORP without putting a lot of strain on engine and transmission. J.C.
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Have you pulled to Spokane? The real killer hill for a smaller engine/trans is I-90 over the pass. If you don't think you can pull that, then I-5 south is the one true way. Salsa or no Salsa.

The over the pass route only saves you maybe 30 or 40 miles and if it kills the truck it really won't be worth it.
 
I-90 and that steep pull out of Ellensburg to Yakima would both be tough for you. Sounds like the 84 to 97 might work better for you Captain. But - please don't forget to have your green card in the console ready to show at a moments notice! If you have an overwhelming urge to stop at local fruit stand, just ignore that and keep moving down the road!!
Have fun buddy and be safe!
 
JC I5 to I205 to I84 is the flatest and more than likely the best route for you. Just watch out for the bump-d-bump road construction thru Tacoma and u should be fine. I run the route all the time, except i know a short cut (back way-MUCH LESS Traffic) from 205 to 84. If you knew that way you could save average 20mins to 84. Load allthe salsa u wish, NO buddy will mess with u Good luck c u there
 
>> Sounds like the 84 to 97 might work better for you Captain. But - please don't forget to have your green card in the console ready to show at a moments notice! If you have an overwhelming urge to stop at local fruit stand, just ignore that and keep moving down the road!!<<

Wes, .......................... you are most definitely my favorite bigot!! LOL!!
 
>>Get down with the salsa!<<

Ken:

..................... and Jesus said: ................... THERE WILL BE SALSA!

How did you get that photo of me dancing with my girlfriend?

She does not like people to know she is ............................ double jointed, it attracts the wrong people.

J.C.
 
Safety 3/Radio Dave said:
JC I5 to I205 to I84 is the flatest and more than likely the best route for you. Just watch out for the bump-d-bump road construction thru Tacoma and u should be fine. I run the route all the time, except i know a short cut (back way-MUCH LESS Traffic) from 205 to 84. If you knew that way you could save average 20mins to 84. Load allthe salsa u wish, NO buddy will mess with u Good luck c u there
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Thanks Dave, this helps/

J.C.
 
Richard Broadhead said:
Have you pulled to Spokane? The real killer hill for a smaller engine/trans is I-90 over the pass. If you don't think you can pull that, then I-5 south is the one true way. Salsa or no Salsa.

The over the pass route only saves you maybe 30 or 40 miles and if it kills the truck it really won't be worth it.
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Rick:

I have towed to Spokane three times but that was three times ago and the old truck; .............. just ain't what she used to be. Not even Z-Max can help restore its ...................................... virility; or Viagra for that matter.

J.C.
 
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