Deborahheinz Report post Posted August 20, 2015 Can anyone tell me the elevation along 81 in Virginia? I have never enjoyed driving mountainous roads with my gas motorhome and pulling a tow car. Any information on this roadway would be appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 dickandlois Report post Posted August 20, 2015 deborahheinz, There are no real high points on I-80. The highest point might be 2800ft.There are hills, but nothing very high. Some long grades, but nothing real steep.The climb up Rt-77 from the intersection of Rt-40 is a long climb at about 5 to 6 percent grade and goes for nearly 30 to 40 miles and will exceed the elevation of RT-81.Rt-95 Will have a lot more traffic and nowhere near as nice a drive.Hope this helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Deborahheinz Report post Posted August 20, 2015 Thank you so much for the reply! Without my copilot (I am a widow), I am much more cautious with my route selections. I have wonderful memories of trips to the Rockies but now I select less ambitious routes and trips. Thank again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 manholt Report post Posted August 21, 2015 I'm a widow also. Found that with time, I went back to my normal way of traveling. I have had some white knuckle drives, but figured that if a 18 wheeler could do it, so could I. Still a big country out there, go slow and enjoy the scenery! I don't know if FMCA advocates this anymore, but it used to be that if we had more than 3- 5 vehicles behind us on a one lane road, find a place to pull over and let them pass (safety first)! I still do. Good Luck.... Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jleamont Report post Posted August 21, 2015 deborahheintz, We run I-81 a lot from TN to PA and back, these hills are not bad. I believe the highest elevation is around 1600 feet, but it is a very gradual climb in stages, to the point you really do not realize how high you are. I get pretty good mileage from our DP on that road so it can't be too bad. If you head that way I would not run I-77 in Virginia (the North Carolina side is nice) which connects to 81. I-77 has steep climbs and drops winding turns and cliffs, we just ran I-77 this last weekend for the first time in my wife's Ford Explorer and it labored a bit harder than I expected. Good luck and safe travels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 obedb Report post Posted August 21, 2015 If your rv has no overheating problems I-77 will be OK. Best to run in the early hours after daylight in a gas powered unit pulling a car. Keeps the outside temp down helping the radiator. I-81 north from the I-77 intersection has a couple of grades to pull, but not as steep as 77. Now I say this with many years driving an 18 wheeler under my belt. As has been mentioned, I-81 is a nicer ride than 95 and more scenic. Safe Travels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Deborahheinz Report post Posted August 21, 2015 Thank you to my FMCA family for the responses and support. I really appreciate the insight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jleamont Report post Posted August 24, 2015 Your welcome. Safe travels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Can anyone tell me the elevation along 81 in Virginia?
I have never enjoyed driving mountainous roads with my gas motorhome and pulling a tow car.
Any information on this roadway would be appreciated.
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