driving thru mountains

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by brianb, Nov 17, 2012.

  1. brianb

    brianb Bobtail Member

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    What about i40 to i25 north?
     
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  3. Superhauler

    Superhauler TEACHER OF MEN

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    if you have a big motor it's all down hill,man!!
     
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  4. Junkyard Johnney

    Junkyard Johnney Light Load Member

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    Ah , but of course, I just now noticed that, very good, no I got the joke no biggy , technically 10 doesn't do Dallas but I just thought he had a map too ....
     
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  5. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    Have to go up over Flag that way. That is considered mountain. Then on I25 you have Glorieta and Raton in New Mexico.
     
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  6. Junkyard Johnney

    Junkyard Johnney Light Load Member

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    uh, don't forget flagstaff,AZ and north out of Albuquerque in the winter up by Santa Fe,Nm ? not so fun
     
  7. Junkyard Johnney

    Junkyard Johnney Light Load Member

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    oh ya good point buzzard, forgot all about Raton fun fun
     
  8. buzzarddriver

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    You would end up burning more fuel avoiding the grades than you would burn going the shortest route.
     
  9. Superhauler

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    could run up through 4 corners and across 160. just a few little hills!!
     
  10. Junkyard Johnney

    Junkyard Johnney Light Load Member

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    I like the BIG MOTOR idea best:biggrin_255:
     
  11. brianb

    brianb Bobtail Member

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    Wow real comedians in a truckers forum. Amazing! Thanks for nothing.
     
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