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Carlsbad to Alamogordo

Yahoo Message Number: 56681

Hi Gang

Does anyone have any info on highway 82 between Carlsbad and Alamogordo, NM? Is it OK with a motor home and toad?

ddtuttle

aka Billy Byte (trusty hound)
2000 Allure #30443

Re: Carlsbad to Alamogordo

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Yahoo Message Number: 56684
ddtuttle,

I would avoid hiway 80 up to Cloudcroft and beyond to Artesia. All two lane with a really hard climb up to Cloudcroft then twisty down off the mountain to Artesia. Certainly a beautiful drive but, you will be too busy to enjoy.
I would go up to hiway 70 to Ruidoso. Not sure about the first part up to Ruidoso because I have not driven that road in many years, but it was always better than Hiway 70 going up the mountain. Hiway 70 from Ruidoso to Roswell is new four lane and an easy drive, as is hiway 285 from Roswell to Carlsbad.

Jim M.
SOB

Re: Carlsbad to Alamogordo

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 56687
If you enjoy driving in the hills then go for it. 18 wheelers drive it and there are plenty of compgrounds on that route. Cloudcroft to the flat land outside of Alamogordo is a 4000' drop over about 13 miles. HY82 is also a US highway. We stayed a week at the Boot Hill RV park in Alamogordo and enjoyed it. If you decide to visit Roswell from Carlsbad then do take US 70.

Richard Aquino 2001 Intrigue

Re: Carlsbad to Alamogordo

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 56689
We done the Alamogordo to Cloudcroft a year ago in our toad. If I recall there are signs that limit the size of rigs using the road. We seen a 5th wheeler trying to get up the hill. Better them than me!!

Bruce

2001 Intrigue #11278

Re: Carlsbad to Alamogordo

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 56691
The road from Artesia to Cloudcroft is a little twisty and narrow with a few hard right angle turns, and

with a few sections of ups and downs. As long as you stay 5 miles under the posted speed and are

prepared to shift down with exhaust break on, no problem. From Cloud croft to Tularosa 2nd and 3rd

gears are your best friends with the exhaust brake on, 7%+ downgrade. I've have driven the road many

times with the 36' Allure, and a few times both ways with the 42' Intrigue.
I am still kicking and not the

worse for wear. If you have driven the mountains of Colorado, two lane roads in the Sierras of

California, or Mountain roads in Montana or Oregon, its just less of the same. The choice of going to

Roswell and Ruidoso allows higher speeds, has fewer curves, more places to stop and rest, and is four

lane most of the way. It will take about the same time, either way. Don't speed from Ruidoso to

Tularosa, the Highway Patrol and the Sheriff like to hide behind billboards, under trees, in Gullies and especially around schools zones on the Indian Reservation.
TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731 42'

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From: David Tuttle william_byte@... Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:10:41 -0800 (PST) To: country-coach-owners@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Country-Coach-Owners] Carlsbad to Alamogordo

Hi Gang

Does anyone have any info on highway 82 between Carlsbad and Alamogordo, NM? Is it OK with a
motor home and toad?
ddtuttle

aka Billy Byte (trusty hound)
2000 Allure #30443

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Re: TRAFFIC ADVISORY - HIGHWAY 12 FAIRFIELD TO LODI

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Yahoo Message Number: 56692
Hi group, just drove 12 from Fairfield to Lodi (junction with highway 5). Have driven this road many times. It has always been bad but now it is worse then ever and I do not recommend it to any MH driver. On paper it looks like a great way to cut some miles off a trip but be warned.
Road work on the section between Fairfield and Rio Vista has caused several reductions in speed limits and lanes have bee narrowed in places. The are also some bad patches on the surface and sudden changes in direction! The road widening in parts will help in the future but it may be years before complete.
The section between Rio and Lodi does not have the new road work but the existing road surface continues to deteriorate, and the bumps seem to be even larger then last year. This road may shake the fillings from your teeth! Unless you want to test the strength of your coach and your skill as a driver I recommend adding a few extra miles and going around this section.
My wife and two cats support this recommendation (especially Sebastian who was physically sick due to the bumps and turns)

David 31383

Re: TRAFFIC ADVISORY - HIGHWAY 12 FAIRFIELD TO LODI

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Yahoo Message Number: 56700
David,

I have only used this road one time. I chose to use a different route than Hwy 12 through this area. Once was enough.

Jock Vargo
2005 Inspire
41528

Re: TRAFFIC ADVISORY - HIGHWAY 12 FAIRFIELD TO LODI

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Yahoo Message Number: 56701
Thanks for the warning about road conditions. I use the road as a test section to make sure my

awnings won't unfurl. It is a good short cut from Napa area to I-5.
TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731

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From: Jock Vargo jockvargo@... Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:10:51 -0800 To: Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Country-Coach-Owners] TRAFFIC ADVISORY - HIGHWAY 12 FAIRFIELD TO LODI

David,

I have only used this road one time. I chose to use a different route than Hwy 12 through this area. Once was enough.

Jock Vargo
2005 Inspire
41528
 

Re: Carlsbad to Alamogordo

Reply #8 –
Yahoo Message Number: 56702

Thanks All for the info on Hwy 82. It snowed last night and we decided to take the long way around and drive up to Cloudcroft by car on Monday.

ddtuttle

aka Billy Byte (trusty hound)
2000 Allure #30443