US-60 (Midland Trail) in West Virginia

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  1. ed41041972

    ed41041972 Light Load Member

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    It will cause you NIGHTMARES with a 53'. It was bad enough with the old 45".
     
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  3. rabbiporkchop

    rabbiporkchop Road Train Member

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    I've done it a few times. There's a few switchbacks so tight you'll need both lanes to avoid scraping your trailer.
    It would be best to do it at night so you can see oncoming headlights. Daytime would be unsafe since you won't see oncoming traffic until it's too late.
    With computer logs, I wouldn't waste the time unless you have time to waste.
    It was a loose leaf log adventure for me.
    I wouldn't do it nowadays.
     
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  4. ChevyCam

    ChevyCam Light Load Member

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    Run it at night, take your time and take both lanes.
     
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  5. Grouch

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    I ran it for years, no "jakes", no power steering. Driving for Hennis out of Portsmouth, Va we got on 60 in Richmond, ran it all the way to Charleston, WV and then with Morton Frozen Foods out of Crozet, Va. I would recommend you run 19 down to Beckley and then pick up 64. Now remember Sandstone on 64 going east. You heavy you say, I assume you have good "jakes", if not just take your good time going off Sandstone.
     
  6. ed41041972

    ed41041972 Light Load Member

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    Again NO REASON for a 53 footer on US'60
     
  7. JoeyJunk

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    Only way to check rear corner marker lights from the seat lol
     
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  8. rabbiporkchop

    rabbiporkchop Road Train Member

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    Don't forget to visit the world famous mystery hole.
    Mystery Hole 16724 Midland Trail, Ansted, WV 25812 (304) 658-9101 Google Maps
     
  9. JoeyJunk

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    The mystery hole. Reminded me of my bar days. Hahahahaha
     
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