Vermont Route 100 with Large 5th wheel?

[jm_bc_]

Hello all-

We will be heading south in mid-October and entering the US in northern VT. We are thinking about driving Route 100 south through the majority of the state to enjoy the fall colour and small towns, but I am looking for advice as to whether this is recommended? I can't seem to find much online anywhere suggesting NOT to do this but wondered if any of you have first hand experience. Specifically low bridges, pull-out availability, etc. I travel with an OTR Truck GPS so would be alerted ahead of time, but just wondering your thoughts.

Thanks!

[livinthelife]

Hello all-

We will be heading south in mid-October and entering the US in northern VT. We are thinking about driving Route 100 south through the majority of the state to enjoy the fall colour and small towns, but I am looking for advice as to whether this is recommended? I can't seem to find much online anywhere suggesting NOT to do this but wondered if any of you have first hand experience. Specifically low bridges, pull-out availability, etc. I travel with an OTR Truck GPS so would be alerted ahead of time, but just wondering your thoughts.

Thanks!

We prefer the smaller, two lane roads when traveling. We have a Rand-McNally Truckers Road Atlas that we use with our GPS (Sygic) to be sure bridges/tunnels are compatible with our rig.

[Second Chance]

I have a copy of The Mountain Directory (which I highly recommend):

https://mountaindirectory.com/

Looking at it, VT 100 looks pretty good until you get to the southern part of the state. In one place there is a 10% grade (one stretch of 10% is two miles long) and another with 7 - 9% grades. Perhaps a New Englander can offer more help - but I would still recommend getting a copy of the directory.

Rob

[jm_bc_]

Thanks Rob - wasn't aware this existed! I'll give it a look - appreciate the recommendation.

If anyone else has driven this route, please let me know your thoughts and experiences.

[Soundsailor]

Hello all-

We will be heading south in mid-October and entering the US in northern VT. We are thinking about driving Route 100 south through the majority of the state to enjoy the fall colour and small towns, but I am looking for advice as to whether this is recommended? I can't seem to find much online anywhere suggesting NOT to do this but wondered if any of you have first hand experience. Specifically low bridges, pull-out availability, etc. I travel with an OTR Truck GPS so would be alerted ahead of time, but just wondering your thoughts.

Thanks!

While I can't comment on Route 100 specifically, we did travel on some of Vermont's backroads this summer. We went through the mountains and found steep grades and some rough roads. That being said, there was nothing our rig couldn't handle and the scenery was worth it. As long as you have the information on low bridges (we didn't run into any - no pun intended), I'd recommend that you go for it, that's a great time of year to go through Vermont.

[Oldcow]

I've only ridden rte 100 on my bike. I don't recall much for challenges for an RV but it's been a few years. I can tell you that parts of the route were quite rough.

Oldcow

[Soundsailor]

RV Trip Wizard doesn't show any low clearances on Route 100.

[Soundsailor]

Have you considered Route 5? It hugs the Connecticut River so much more level. The road surface is likely better also.

[jm_bc_]

Have you considered Route 5? It hugs the Connecticut River so much more level. The road surface is likely better also.

Thanks for your other comments! I hadn't considered this route, as the 100 gets all the recommendations. Looks like the 5 runs really close to I-91. Does that take away from the charm of the drive? We're from mountainous British Columbia so hilly drives don't bother us, and the 100 just looked like quintessential Vermont!

[Soundsailor]

Thanks for your other comments! I hadn't considered this route, as the 100 gets all the recommendations. Looks like the 5 runs really close to I-91. Does that take away from the charm of the drive? We're from mountainous British Columbia so hilly drives don't bother us, and the 100 just looked like quintessential Vermont!

If the mountains are OK for you, Route 100 would be more likely to give you the "quintessential Vermont".