badrap Posted September 18, 2006 Posted September 18, 2006 I am trying to find the best (easiest, fastest) way to get from Vegas to Dumont Dunes. According to the computer, taking the 160 out of Vegas to through Pahrump and down 373/178 to 127 (112 miles) is shorter than taking the 15 to Baker and up the 127 (127 miles). I see a shorter way which is the Tecopa Rd./Old Spanish Trail Hwy. (100 miles) but figure it may be a bad road or even dirt. I was also concerned about road conditions and any nasty grades. Any feedback would be great. I would also like to know where to get water and where to dump the toy hauler. Thanks Quote
EY3BA11 Posted September 18, 2006 Posted September 18, 2006 the only thing wrong w/ Tecopa Rd is its RUFF... its asphault but RUFF!! and thats the way the majority of us go is down tecopa rd. Quote
badrap Posted September 18, 2006 Author Posted September 18, 2006 (edited) So, it's a LONG ROUGH ride? Is the whole road rough? If not, how long is the bad part and is it "that bad"? That would be OK if I wasnt towing but I am towing. Edited September 18, 2006 by badrap Quote
EY3BA11 Posted September 18, 2006 Posted September 18, 2006 Once you hit the cali border its starts gettin rough.. Its not that bad but it is hard on equiptment... The way thru pahrump is alot nicer highway... tecopa isnt bad as long as your not flying!!! and you have to know where the bad spots are.. do the speed limit and you will be ok! anythign faster your asking to break something in some spots.. Quote
dunefreak Posted September 18, 2006 Posted September 18, 2006 The road isn't THAT bad. There are a couple small potholes and some "whoops" in the road :freakin_nuts: , but they as long as you aren't towing over 75-80 :freakin_nuts: :freakin_nuts: then you'll be just fine. I go Tecopa every time and it shaves off quite a bit of time. I tow a big trailer and have no problems. You can even dump in the campground at the Tecopa hotsprings for 5 bucks. The only NASTY grade is Mt Potisi (aka Mt Springs). It isn't that long though, so once you get up over it it's smooth sailing. Quote
ash Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 I go the Tecopa route everytime. I usually do the speed limit and I'm fine. I tow a big 5th wheel loaded and have no problems. Mt. Springs is a good climb at about 48mph without pushing the EGT's. It's 96 miles from my door to the flats....I can't wait for that first trip!!! As far as dumping, I use the truck stop I-15 and Blue Diamond for $10.00 Quote
got boost? Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 thru tecopa it is about 40 miles shorter than going thru baker..... i checked it at the turn off with the navigation in my truck just for fun. if i remember right, it was 96 miles thru tacopa and 134 thru baker. i go the tacopa way, forget climbing the baker grade loaded! Quote
Don29palms Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 I usually go thru Baker but I'm in no hurry. Quote
dunefreak Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 I usually go thru Baker but I'm in no hurry. Don it's Vegas to Dumont directions, not 29Palms to Dumont! Quote
Don29palms Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 Don it's Vegas to Dumont directions, not 29Palms to Dumont! I know . I just felt left out and was trying to fit in. Quote
DUNE SMURF Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 I know . I just felt left out and was trying to fit in. don--you are never left out Quote
dinicolada Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 I live on the north west side of town and it's easier for me to go all the way around pahrump (95 to 160) and then to 372 then to travel throw town to tecopa Quote
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