Thanks. :) We like to at least be helpful and informative - perhaps even entertaining at times. We appreciate you watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. Happy travels.
Lived in SoCal, so our journey from Northern Nevada we usually stop at Schat's Bakery in Bishop, and is a must. Bus loads visit this place. A relative also established a bakery in Carson City. The bread is to the the left, danishes and sweet's (and sugar free) to the right. We also stop at Lee Vining to eat at Nicely's when going to Yosemite via Tioga Pass, very scenic drive. A side note for people with extra time is to do June Lake Loop (158), for the waterfall (abt 6 mi from the south turnoff) and lakes. Thanks for the videos, especially the breakdown, to think about what to have in case of emergency and roadside service.
We really enjoyed this video. Thank you so much for keeping such great notes and collecting video to share your trip on 395. What an awesome route. We will definitely check it out when we make it out that way!
Thank you so much for you taking us all along on your travels! We're starting our full-time journey next year and started downsizing. That's the hard part😊 The information you share is greatly appreciated. You've made our "journey" so much easier, knowing what we can encounter and how to be prepared for the unexpected. Thanks for the travels up 395. Can hardly wait !
You're welcome. It's great that we've been of some help. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. We wish you well with your future adventures.
We live in Washington and took 395 starting in Oregon and went through California to Reno. It was the first time on that stretch of hwy and it was not too difficult, and very enjoyable. Glad to know about the rest of 395. Thanks for making this video.
Nice vid. Spot on information. Ive been over the entire length of 395. Ive seen it mature from a nightmare highway to a modern safe highway in my 75 years. I consider 395 a "hidden jewel".
We're glad you enjoyed our video of 395, Robert. We sure enjoyed what you've known for a long time is a great drive. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. Happy travels.
Thank you for sharing It does take away concerns, nervousness and apprehensions especially the roads when you start to elevate that are not winding neither narrow this is reassuring. I am thinking about a road trip it would be a first time adventure thank you.
That was a great video. I so want to go through the 395 area in CA. it's now on my bucket list of things to do when I retire. I had no idea it was that good.
Great overview! In March we went as far North as Big Pine - camped at several different places - so pretty! We are planning on driving down the 395 from Oregon in September so your info was great. Except we will avoid that that “wave” 😳
Keep us posted on your trip. It's a beautiful route. Yeah, you definitely want to avoid the wave! Thanks for watching this one a for taking the time to share your comments.
Great to see you in my favorite stomping grounds. I wish I could pull my new trailer all the way up 395 but my FJ can't handle those passes. We did make it to Boulder Creek for our base camp. Good video.
WildOnTheGo Cutting back to half-time work next month, retiring 1/2020. Full-time RV travel after that, planning to spend a lot of time out west, but for now CA is a couple thousand miles away. Hope to run into you guys out there one of these days. Have very much enjoyed all your videos.
Surfing thru youtube saw your channel watched it and I like it very much thank you for its a very informative decided to subscribe which I did a nice vlog :-)
Wow what a knockout route of scenery and high Sierra mountains.. You should post some of the famous ghost town of Bodie sometime.. Mono Lake too , some day i may make it to both of those places .. Well done.. That's an adventure for sure..
We've been traveling up and down 395 for at least 50 years. So much to see. You didn't mention Mammoth which is one of the best ski areas in the sierras. Also, the next time you're in the area, drive back to Convict Lake which is between Crowley lake and the Mammoth turn off. It's one of the prettiest lake in the Sierras and only 2 miles off the highway. Hope you come back again sometime.
It's a great area in which to travel. There is so much we didn't mention. All the more for others to explore for themselves. Every turn from the highway leads to adventure. We have a friend at Convict Lake. We sure hope to go back soon. It's worth the time! Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. Happy travels.
Hey Kids.... been following your travels! I see you published this video on June the 5th. We stayed at Boulder Creek Campground 3 nights - June 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Had a wonderful time in the area. Visited Mt. Whitney, the Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery, Alabama Hills, Bishop, and a morning drive to Death Valley! Guess we just missed meeting up with y'all?
It sure is, Nathan. That's great that you've traveled it so much. You're fortunate. We've traveled it in the past, but this was the first time to take that route with our RV. Thanks for watching this one and commenting.
I am taking a cross county road trip with my boys this summer (2021) and I was curious about taking 395 from Alabama Hills to Yosemite and then Reno. I feel comfortable now. Thanks
That's great. We're happy to know that our video was of some help. Keep us posted about your trip. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing.
Absolutely awesome travels! We have never been to California but I've always wanted to! We're hoping to buy a bus one day and got it out, and build a tiny home inside!! And hopefully travel the United States! Channels like yours Inspire us to be able to do something like that!
We wish you well with your adventurous plans. Keep us posted. We're glad that we've played some part in inspiring you both to live the life that you desire. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. Happy travels.
WildOnTheGo absolutely!! It's always good to see others live freely and enjoying everything there is to life!! It would be an honor if you could check out some of our videos and let us know what you think 😀
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Sounds like an awesome trip thanks for sharing, perhaps in the future you could do some Visual aids with Google map screenshots to show your route. 👍👊😎
That's a great tip for some other routes, but for this particular route, it was all one road: 395. Though we could have shown the side trips - close to 395. Thanks for watching this one and sharing your helpful comments. Happy travels.
enjoyed your video please more info on campsites and for me i'm always nervous about GAS and where to find it. does my 13 foot high fifth wheel fit?! can I get in and out of station.
Out of Bishop is the ton of Laws where there is a Railroad museum & You did not mention Schats Bakery in Bishop nor Mammoth. Tiago Normally opens on Memorial Day weekend, Top of Conway Summit is Road up to Virginia Lakes/Trumbull Lakes Kae Campground at 9,680 ft
Yep, I think if I remember right 395 was where the Donner party had there trouble! Well, they were in a old class W RV (those models had VERY bad heaters)! Looks like you guys came out with all your limbs in tact - LOL
It's in the area of the Sierra, but if we recall correctly it's not in the immediate 395 area - perhaps highway 80 (west of Truckee). Close enough though! Yeah, we made it out. It was a great journey. Thanks for watching this one and commenting.
Awesome video, so do you know what kind of mileage you were getting going up the higher elevation, I love the scenery the wife and I pick up an 35" 5th wheel that I just love towing it seems like when I tow it I get in my own element. Thank you for taking the time do this video because I might not never get up there or goes to the places that you go.
We're glad you enjoyed our video. We hope you get to explore the area. We got somewhere around 10-11mpg in the stretch with all the passes. Thanks for watching this one and commenting. Happy travels.
Great video:) I was wondering how you like towing with your truck as opposed to a dual rear wheel model? I am looking at a Montana model with similar weights and length and I am not crazy about the bigger (wider) truck.
We prefer a non-dually for our specs/purposes. Thanks for watching and commenting. We're glad you enjoyed our video. We wish you well with your RV search.
first time out west. Going to a bus rally in Tucson than going to Bend Oregon to visit our daughter who just moved there. Any suggested routes from Tuscon to Bend. Very good, helpful video. thanks,
Check out our 395 route in our videos. Also, we share our Nevada, and Utah routes too. The 395 route is our favorite, next is the Utah route, and then the Nevada route. However we've taken a California Coastal route that we enjoy too - but that's out of the way - and not as direct to Bend. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing.
Live your videos! My wife are I are planning on testing it out next year and looking at the Montana high country line. As for your truck, do you ever have issues with that weight or more the stability. People seem to be pushing me towards a dually but I don’t really want that for my daily and trips into town. Any thought? Thank you!
We've commented on the dually issue in some of our other videos. As we recall, it's addressed a little in the following: bit.ly/2xvmLSD In short, we don't have a need for a dually and prefer to not have the added (ongoing) expense for something that we don't need (though others do need them). We're happy you like our videos. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. Happy travels and we wish you well with your upcoming adventures.
Hi! We actually just found you guys and really enjoyed this video. We are considering taking the 395 up to Reno from an Arizona trip to visit family. I do have a question... It will be the first week of April that we would be heading up 395 I noticed several of the RV parks in that area are just opening April 1st but you said in this video (I know it was 3 years ago) That you traveled up 395 in April Do you think the weather is a concern or do you think we can make it with our 26ft travel trailer in tow?
It's usually nice (clear) to travel on 395 during April. Check with CalTrans (bit.ly/3nxnyxQ) when it's closer to your travel date. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing.
What time of year did you do this 395 trip ? Were there any closures or chains required - snow still on the ground etc. ? What dates are usually acceptable to travel with no obstacles for rv's ? Thanks for the info. !!
We did our 395 trip in April (2018). There no 395 closures for weather - only a short road closure due to a wildfire. There was no snow to be seen, other than on the mountains. Usually, late Spring and Summer are OK for travel. However, there have been snow storms during this time frame. Each year brings different possibilities. Be sure to check the current/anticipated conditions before taking the route. Thanks for watching and commenting.
We're glad you enjoyed the video. We have a RAM 1-ton diesel and tow about the same. It's been doing the job quite well, thus far. Thanks for watching and commenting. See also: bit.ly/2hdl6dR
We're glad you enjoyed the video. We have a RAM 1-ton diesel and tow about the same. It's been doing the job quite well, thus far. Thanks for watching and commenting. See also: bit.ly/2hdl6dR
Yes. It's not bad. Of course, the wind changes, well, like the wind. Check it out on a good weather app as you approach the area. Thanks for watching this one and for taking the time to comment, Kalee.
We've probably seen all your videos. You guys are our favorite. Best formats, video quality, and clear, and concise information, plus, we always enjoy the endings. We've been mostly full timing for seven years, and have looked at the 395 route several times as an alternate from AZ to Western WA. Keep up the good work.
It's difficult to say. It depends on the tow/haul weight etc. But the grade is mostly gradual. We've done similar with a comparable setup. Happy travels.
You might not be sure. But we're sure that we don't want to speculate. That's why we said it's something we have heard (4:39) [not experienced for ourselves]. It's up to everyone to check things out for themselves. This is stated in the context of potential camping possibilities. Not definitive statements for people to blindly follow. We, personally, check with the management of places that are widely reported to allow parking etc. You've raised a good issue (though most of our viewers are quite savvy and already know) that reminds everyone to always check and not go on hearsay or speculation. We sure hope you got something more than this from our video. Thanks for watching.
The distance between the two is likely accomplished with a tank of fuel in most vehicles. However, there are refueling opportunities along the way (e.g. Johannesburg, Pearsonville, Lone Pine, Independence, Bishop, ...). Fuel was over $4 per gallon for diesel. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. Happy travels.
thanks for the info i do have a diesel ram 3500 4x4 dually pulling a 35 ft5th wheel . i just bought a 50 gallon aux tank for the truck. i guess i'll buy fuel at home . i had a friend that i use to work with that as a child he and hie family were in mazanar so very interesting stories he had.
That is always my concern so next year will be adding a fuel tank. Heading up to Reno in August for a BBQ cook-off so just might thank 395. Great video and thank you for the information.
Any of those nerves usually precede our research. Once we've looked into a route or area, we're normally at ease. However, it can be tense when encountering traffic in off-highway towns that we drive through. We do our best to research with various highway resources before taking a particular route (that is off the popularly-traveled routes). Thanks for watching, liking, and commenting on this one. :)
Ah, we understand what you're getting at, but in many ways, it is a highway (as defined: road). We completely understand what you're referring to, but so many have moved beyond this issue. Several references including encyclopedias and California State documents refer to US Route 395 as a highway. Routes can be a highway or contain them - since a highway is a road. The California Dept of Transportation categorizes/lists CA US395 as a highway. That said, it's often more important to understand what people mean by their words than the words themselves - especially in a stew of semantics (certainly when there's nothing crucial at stake). We sure hope you got something out of our video that we shared. It was our intent to be of some help, rather than cause an issue with a definition. Thanks for watching. Happy travels. [For further reading, view the Wikipedia page ( bit.ly/2y4bexA )and do a search on the word "highway" on the page - to see how it's used interchangeably - but more importantly see the historical documents use of the term (which are listed in the reference section.]
I enjoyed your video. Thank you. My point was though that it is a US route, not a state route like your title stated (with "California"). California does have state routes, like SR 1 near the ocean, but only in their jurisdiction. US routes go across multiple states, like US Route 1 on the east coast from Florida to Maine. There is a big distinction between Interstates, US routes, state routes, and even county roads in some states.
You're welcome. Titles on CZcams are best served by content creators as a string of (content-related) keywords. We didn't put a semi-colon after the term California - as we didn't see a pressing need. Most people will search on "California Highway 395" over US 395 when looking for information specifically about 395 in California. Have a look at our thumbnail, which is not "read" by a search bot (YT ...). We completely understand what you're referring to, but we still don't have a problem calling the CA section, of the route, a CA highway. Thanks for your clarification and concern. :)
You two are guide angels here on this planet called Earth. Thank you!
Thanks. :) We like to at least be helpful and informative - perhaps even entertaining at times. We appreciate you watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. Happy travels.
Love that drive 395
It's a great drive. Thanks for watching our videos.
Lived in SoCal, so our journey from Northern Nevada we usually stop at Schat's Bakery in Bishop, and is a must. Bus loads visit this place. A relative also established a bakery in Carson City. The bread is to the the left, danishes and sweet's (and sugar free) to the right. We also stop at Lee Vining to eat at Nicely's when going to Yosemite via Tioga Pass, very scenic drive. A side note for people with extra time is to do June Lake Loop (158), for the waterfall (abt 6 mi from the south turnoff) and lakes.
Thanks for the videos, especially the breakdown, to think about what to have in case of emergency and roadside service.
Thank you
Excellent! Thanks for sharing!
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Great informative video for our trip to Lake Tahoe, thanks!
Thank you both for all of your vlogs. We always learn something every time we watch and enjoy your CZcams channel. Safe travels!
You're welcome, Rick. It makes us happy to know that you enjoy our videos. Thanks for watching this one and commenting.
thank you soooooo much I'm doing this drive next year so informative!!
You're very welcome. We hope it helps. Have a great trip and let us know how it goes. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing.
We really enjoyed this video. Thank you so much for keeping such great notes and collecting video to share your trip on 395. What an awesome route. We will definitely check it out when we make it out that way!
You're welcome. Let us know how your trip goes when you make it. We're happy you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching this one.
So much great information! Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and letting us know you liked our video.
Thank you so much for you taking us all along on your travels! We're starting our full-time journey next year and started downsizing. That's the hard part😊 The information you share is greatly appreciated. You've made our "journey" so much easier, knowing what we can encounter and how to be prepared for the unexpected. Thanks for the travels up 395. Can hardly wait !
You're welcome. It's great that we've been of some help. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. We wish you well with your future adventures.
I also love this route ( of course we live and travel off 395 ) have traveled it for 35 yrs and it never gets old
We sure enjoyed it. You're fortunate to live in such a wonderful place. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. Happy travels.
Such a good travel report. This trip on our list and you’ve helped with the tips provided. Appreciate it. Tks
Thank you. It's a wonderful route. We're glad to be of some help. We appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment.
We live in Washington and took 395 starting in Oregon and went through California to Reno. It was the first time on that stretch of hwy and it was not too difficult, and very enjoyable. Glad to know about the rest of 395. Thanks for making this video.
You're welcome. We hope you get to enjoy the rest of 395. Thanks for watching, liking, and commenting.
Thanks for sharing this video!!! I think the 395 hwy is within the top ten most beautiful roads in America.
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Thank you. We appreciate your kind feedback. :)
Great description guys....
Thank you, Carl. We appreciate you watching and commenting.
Nice vid. Spot on information. Ive been over the entire length of 395. Ive seen it mature from a nightmare highway to a modern safe highway in my 75 years. I consider 395 a "hidden jewel".
We're glad you enjoyed our video of 395, Robert. We sure enjoyed what you've known for a long time is a great drive. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. Happy travels.
Thanks for the info. Sounds like a good route.
You're welcome. Yes, it's a great way to go. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing.
Thank you for sharing It does take away concerns, nervousness and apprehensions especially the roads when you start to elevate that are not winding neither narrow this is reassuring. I am thinking about a road trip it would be a first time adventure thank you.
We're glad our video is helpful to you, Mary. We wish you well with your travels. Thanks for watching, commenting, and subscribing.
Oh awesome! I want to make that drive past Lone Pine up to Yosemite someday! Beautiful weather it looks like you had. Thanks so much for the video!
We hope you get to make the trip. We had a wonderful time. Thanks for watching, liking, and commenting.
That was a great video. I so want to go through the 395 area in CA. it's now on my bucket list of things to do when I retire. I had no idea it was that good.
Cool. We're happy you enjoyed this video. You'll love that area.
Very beautiful. I love the ending clip this time! Lol.
We thoroughly enjoyed the Eastern Sierra. We're glad you enjoyed this one. :)
Great overview! In March we went as far North as Big Pine - camped at several different places - so pretty! We are planning on driving down the 395 from Oregon in September so your info was great. Except we will avoid that that “wave” 😳
Keep us posted on your trip. It's a beautiful route. Yeah, you definitely want to avoid the wave! Thanks for watching this one a for taking the time to share your comments.
Thanks for the Video. Just to add there is some of the Best Trout fishing in California all long 395
You're welcome. Thanks for watching, liking, sharing your tip, and for subscribing. Happy travels/fishing. :)
Always enjoy! We were in Biloxi but decided to go to alabama to dodge the early hurricane!
Thanks, Steve. We're glad you got to safety.
Great to see you in my favorite stomping grounds. I wish I could pull my new trailer all the way up 395 but my FJ can't handle those passes. We did make it to Boulder Creek for our base camp. Good video.
It sure is a great area. We're glad you enjoyed the video. We'd love to go back and stay much longer. Thanks for watching this one and commenting. :)
Thank you so much guys, this was awesome. I also have a 43ft fifth wheel and fully intend to do this trip in July, so this helped immensely.
We're glad it's of some potential help. Let us know how it goes. Happy travels.
Thanks for the info on Highway 395. Very interesting. 🤣🤣atta girl Susan.
You're welcome. There's likely more payback coming. Lol.
I'm itching to go!
We hope you get to go soon. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. Happy travels.
WildOnTheGo Cutting back to half-time work next month, retiring 1/2020. Full-time RV travel after that, planning to spend a lot of time out west, but for now CA is a couple thousand miles away. Hope to run into you guys out there one of these days.
Have very much enjoyed all your videos.
Surfing thru youtube saw your channel watched it and I like it very much thank you for its a very informative decided to subscribe which I did a nice vlog :-)
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Wow what a knockout route of scenery and high Sierra mountains.. You should post some of the famous ghost town of Bodie sometime.. Mono Lake too , some day i may make it to both of those places .. Well done.. That's an adventure for sure..
Here's a video we did about those areas: bit.ly/2Jhunxb
Tioga pass is where some of the scenes were filmed for the movie The Long Long Trailer.
There sure were a lot of movies filmed in that area. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. Happy travels.
We've been traveling up and down 395 for at least 50 years. So much to see. You didn't mention Mammoth which is one of the best ski areas in the sierras. Also, the next time you're in the area, drive back to Convict Lake which is between Crowley lake and the Mammoth turn off. It's one of the prettiest lake in the Sierras and only 2 miles off the highway. Hope you come back again sometime.
It's a great area in which to travel. There is so much we didn't mention. All the more for others to explore for themselves. Every turn from the highway leads to adventure. We have a friend at Convict Lake. We sure hope to go back soon. It's worth the time! Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. Happy travels.
Hey Kids.... been following your travels! I see you published this video on June the 5th. We stayed at Boulder Creek Campground 3 nights - June 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Had a wonderful time in the area. Visited Mt. Whitney, the Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery, Alabama Hills, Bishop, and a morning drive to Death Valley! Guess we just missed meeting up with y'all?
We were there in April. Have a look at our vlog videos that we filmed in those areas. Thanks for watching and commenting.
It is a Great drive, I've traveled it many times. Look out for the waves, 😂
It sure is, Nathan. That's great that you've traveled it so much. You're fortunate. We've traveled it in the past, but this was the first time to take that route with our RV. Thanks for watching this one and commenting.
I am taking a cross county road trip with my boys this summer (2021) and I was curious about taking 395 from Alabama Hills to Yosemite and then Reno. I feel comfortable now. Thanks
That's great. We're happy to know that our video was of some help. Keep us posted about your trip. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing.
Absolutely awesome travels! We have never been to California but I've always wanted to! We're hoping to buy a bus one day and got it out, and build a tiny home inside!! And hopefully travel the United States! Channels like yours Inspire us to be able to do something like that!
We wish you well with your adventurous plans. Keep us posted. We're glad that we've played some part in inspiring you both to live the life that you desire. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. Happy travels.
WildOnTheGo absolutely!! It's always good to see others live freely and enjoying everything there is to life!! It would be an honor if you could check out some of our videos and let us know what you think 😀
We'll give them a look when we get an appropriate network connection. Thanks again.
WildOnTheGo lol, your awesome!!
We've been in and out of the mountains and having trouble with phone calls/texts/internet ... It takes a few tries to get a comment posted. Hopefully, we'll get better access soon. Happy travels.
Sounds like an awesome trip thanks for sharing, perhaps in the future you could do some Visual aids with Google map screenshots to show your route. 👍👊😎
That's a great tip for some other routes, but for this particular route, it was all one road: 395. Though we could have shown the side trips - close to 395. Thanks for watching this one and sharing your helpful comments. Happy travels.
enjoyed your video
please more info on campsites and for me i'm always nervous about GAS and where to find it. does my 13 foot high fifth wheel fit?! can I get in and out of station.
Out of Bishop is the ton of Laws where there is a Railroad museum & You did not mention Schats Bakery in Bishop nor Mammoth. Tiago Normally opens on Memorial Day weekend, Top of Conway Summit is Road up to Virginia Lakes/Trumbull Lakes Kae Campground at 9,680 ft
There's so much that wasn't mentioned. Thanks for the info.
Yep, I think if I remember right 395 was where the Donner party had there trouble! Well, they were in a old class W RV (those models had VERY bad heaters)! Looks like you guys came out with all your limbs in tact - LOL
It's in the area of the Sierra, but if we recall correctly it's not in the immediate 395 area - perhaps highway 80 (west of Truckee). Close enough though! Yeah, we made it out. It was a great journey. Thanks for watching this one and commenting.
Awesome video, so do you know what kind of mileage you were getting going up the higher elevation, I love the scenery the wife and I pick up an 35" 5th wheel that I just love towing it seems like when I tow it I get in my own element. Thank you for taking the time do this video because I might not never get up there or goes to the places that you go.
We're glad you enjoyed our video. We hope you get to explore the area. We got somewhere around 10-11mpg in the stretch with all the passes. Thanks for watching this one and commenting. Happy travels.
Great video:) I was wondering how you like towing with your truck as opposed to a dual rear wheel model? I am looking at a Montana model with similar weights and length and I am not crazy about the bigger (wider) truck.
We prefer a non-dually for our specs/purposes. Thanks for watching and commenting. We're glad you enjoyed our video. We wish you well with your RV search.
first time out west. Going to a bus rally in Tucson than going to Bend Oregon to visit our daughter who just moved there. Any suggested routes from Tuscon to Bend. Very good, helpful video. thanks,
Check out our 395 route in our videos. Also, we share our Nevada, and Utah routes too. The 395 route is our favorite, next is the Utah route, and then the Nevada route. However we've taken a California Coastal route that we enjoy too - but that's out of the way - and not as direct to Bend. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing.
Live your videos! My wife are I are planning on testing it out next year and looking at the Montana high country line. As for your truck, do you ever have issues with that weight or more the stability. People seem to be pushing me towards a dually but I don’t really want that for my daily and trips into town. Any thought? Thank you!
We've commented on the dually issue in some of our other videos. As we recall, it's addressed a little in the following: bit.ly/2xvmLSD In short, we don't have a need for a dually and prefer to not have the added (ongoing) expense for something that we don't need (though others do need them). We're happy you like our videos. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. Happy travels and we wish you well with your upcoming adventures.
Hi! We actually just found you guys and really enjoyed this video. We are considering taking the 395 up to Reno from an Arizona trip to visit family. I do have a question... It will be the first week of April that we would be heading up 395 I noticed several of the RV parks in that area are just opening April 1st but you said in this video (I know it was 3 years ago) That you traveled up 395 in April Do you think the weather is a concern or do you think we can make it with our 26ft travel trailer in tow?
It's usually nice (clear) to travel on 395 during April. Check with CalTrans (bit.ly/3nxnyxQ) when it's closer to your travel date. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing.
What time of year did you do this 395 trip ? Were there any closures or chains required - snow still on the ground etc. ? What dates are usually acceptable to travel with no obstacles for rv's ? Thanks for the info. !!
We did our 395 trip in April (2018). There no 395 closures for weather - only a short road closure due to a wildfire. There was no snow to be seen, other than on the mountains. Usually, late Spring and Summer are OK for travel. However, there have been snow storms during this time frame. Each year brings different possibilities. Be sure to check the current/anticipated conditions before taking the route. Thanks for watching and commenting.
What kind of truck do you tow with? I'm on the fence between a 3/4 & 1 ton diesel. 5th wheel will be a 38' @15k. Loved the video. Thx for the post.
We're glad you enjoyed the video. We have a RAM 1-ton diesel and tow about the same. It's been doing the job quite well, thus far. Thanks for watching and commenting. See also: bit.ly/2hdl6dR
We're glad you enjoyed the video. We have a RAM 1-ton diesel and tow about the same. It's been doing the job quite well, thus far. Thanks for watching and commenting. See also: bit.ly/2hdl6dR
Have you driven the 395 through Oregon? We have a 30' class c rv with jeep in tow. We aren't sure how windy that road gets. Thanks !
Yes. It's not bad. Of course, the wind changes, well, like the wind. Check it out on a good weather app as you approach the area. Thanks for watching this one and for taking the time to comment, Kalee.
Thanks for tr great info, Did you make trip in April or May?
You're welcome, Tim. We traveled in late April. Thanks for watching this one and taking the time to comment.
We've probably seen all your videos. You guys are our favorite. Best formats, video quality, and clear, and concise information, plus, we always enjoy the endings. We've been mostly full timing for seven years, and have looked at the 395 route several times as an alternate from AZ to Western WA. Keep up the good work.
I have a F150 with a 5.0 towing a 30' Flagstaff Super Light fifth wheel. Will I do okay on the grades?
It's difficult to say. It depends on the tow/haul weight etc. But the grade is mostly gradual. We've done similar with a comparable setup. Happy travels.
Not sure you should speculate on whether or not the Kmart in Bishop allows overnight RV parking.
You might not be sure. But we're sure that we don't want to speculate. That's why we said it's something we have heard (4:39) [not experienced for ourselves]. It's up to everyone to check things out for themselves. This is stated in the context of potential camping possibilities. Not definitive statements for people to blindly follow. We, personally, check with the management of places that are widely reported to allow parking etc. You've raised a good issue (though most of our viewers are quite savvy and already know) that reminds everyone to always check and not go on hearsay or speculation. We sure hope you got something more than this from our video. Thanks for watching.
How much time did you spend - from start to Gardnerville?
We spent a few days in the area, if that's what you're asking. Thanks for watching.
Someone got all washed up LOL Way to go Susan.
Yeah, it's not likely the last of it. Lol. Thanks for watching this one.
how was the fuel situation on 395 between kramer jucntion and june lake
The distance between the two is likely accomplished with a tank of fuel in most vehicles. However, there are refueling opportunities along the way (e.g. Johannesburg, Pearsonville, Lone Pine, Independence, Bishop, ...). Fuel was over $4 per gallon for diesel. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. Happy travels.
thanks for the info i do have a diesel ram 3500 4x4 dually pulling a 35 ft5th wheel . i just bought a 50 gallon aux tank for the truck. i guess i'll buy fuel at home . i had a friend that i use to work with that as a child he and hie family were in mazanar so very interesting stories he had.
That is always my concern so next year will be adding a fuel tank. Heading up to Reno in August for a BBQ cook-off so just might thank 395. Great video and thank you for the information.
Do you ever get really nervous when going on a route you've never been on that has challenges ahead??
Any of those nerves usually precede our research. Once we've looked into a route or area, we're normally at ease. However, it can be tense when encountering traffic in off-highway towns that we drive through. We do our best to research with various highway resources before taking a particular route (that is off the popularly-traveled routes). Thanks for watching, liking, and commenting on this one. :)
What do you typically do to thoroughly research your routes or discover alternates etc,etc?
What kind of truck do you drive?
It's a 2015 RAM 3500, 6.7L Diesel with a long bed. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. 🙂
Did you go to the bakery in Bishop?
We didn't go there this time around. Is there something that you particularly enjoy there?
The bakery is known for its bread. Um! Good!
I'm in BISHOP right now 2020
going to drive Susanvilles Walmart
HEADING FOR NEWPORT OREGON FOR SUMMER HOT SPELLS
All great areas. We hope you've been having a great time. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing.
The reason they park backwards in Bridgeport is because it is illegal to back up onto a highway.
That makes good sense. Thanks for watching and sharing.
There is no such thing as California Highway 395. It is a US Route, So "US 395". The California portion goes into Nevada then back into California.
Ah, we understand what you're getting at, but in many ways, it is a highway (as defined: road). We completely understand what you're referring to, but so many have moved beyond this issue. Several references including encyclopedias and California State documents refer to US Route 395 as a highway. Routes can be a highway or contain them - since a highway is a road. The California Dept of Transportation categorizes/lists CA US395 as a highway. That said, it's often more important to understand what people mean by their words than the words themselves - especially in a stew of semantics (certainly when there's nothing crucial at stake). We sure hope you got something out of our video that we shared. It was our intent to be of some help, rather than cause an issue with a definition. Thanks for watching. Happy travels. [For further reading, view the Wikipedia page ( bit.ly/2y4bexA )and do a search on the word "highway" on the page - to see how it's used interchangeably - but more importantly see the historical documents use of the term (which are listed in the reference section.]
I enjoyed your video. Thank you. My point was though that it is a US route, not a state route like your title stated (with "California"). California does have state routes, like SR 1 near the ocean, but only in their jurisdiction. US routes go across multiple states, like US Route 1 on the east coast from Florida to Maine. There is a big distinction between Interstates, US routes, state routes, and even county roads in some states.
You're welcome. Titles on CZcams are best served by content creators as a string of (content-related) keywords. We didn't put a semi-colon after the term California - as we didn't see a pressing need. Most people will search on "California Highway 395" over US 395 when looking for information specifically about 395 in California. Have a look at our thumbnail, which is not "read" by a search bot (YT ...). We completely understand what you're referring to, but we still don't have a problem calling the CA section, of the route, a CA highway. Thanks for your clarification and concern. :)