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07-19-2012, 04:32 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Whitby
Posts: 80
M.O.C. #10850
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Hope BC to Kamloops
Which highway has less grades hwy 1 or 5?
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07-19-2012, 09:40 PM
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#2
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Kamloops
Posts: 337
M.O.C. #9238
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Hwy 1 has less grades, much nicer scenery going through the Fraser and Thompson Canyons with several small towns, but takes more time and is not like a freeway. The steepest part is Jackass Mtn. Hwy 5 is a freeway with one long steep uphill section (East bound, Great Bear Snowshed) at about 8%, only one town (Merritt about half way) and is higher in elevation than Hwy1.
I've done both many times without any problems.
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07-20-2012, 04:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Denver
Posts: 1,049
M.O.C. #5329
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If you're staying in Kamloops, be aware that there is a railway siding across the road from the campgound, and a grade on the highway itself. Pretty noisy, with all the jake brakes on the highway, and humping cars on the siding all night. Just FYI.
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07-20-2012, 05:45 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Kamloops
Posts: 337
M.O.C. #9238
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by scattershot
If you're staying in Kamloops, be aware that there is a railway siding across the road from the campgound, and a grade on the highway itself. Pretty noisy, with all the jake brakes on the highway, and humping cars on the siding all night. Just FYI.
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Which campground is that?
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07-21-2012, 01:55 AM
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#5
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 5,316
M.O.C. #15
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We took the Freeway and had no troubles at all. Good road.
When we got to Kamloops we found a CG south of town a few miles. Very rustic but nice enough and NO road or rail noise. Some wind noise. Enjoy. Dennis
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07-23-2012, 08:04 AM
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#6
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location:
Posts: 724
M.O.C. #10948
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Take highway 5 and relax. It's quick, 4 lane divided all the way and scenic. Highway 1 is a 2 lane killer IMHO!
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07-23-2012, 12:53 PM
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#7
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Kelowna
Posts: 1,475
M.O.C. #6237
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I would use either way. I have pulled the Montana up Hwy. 1 several times to 100 Mile House and I pulled our other trailer up Hwy. 5. I will be pulling our Montana up Hwy. 5 next year when we move to Kelowna. You will have no problem on either route. Enjoy your trip.
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