Mountain Directory West for Truckers, RV, and Motorhome Drivers - Softcover

Richard W. Miller

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0977629015 ISBN 13: 9780977629015

Publisher: R&R Publishing Inc., 2006

Synopsis

In an attempt to make mountain driving a little safer for truckers and RV'ers, R&R Publishing Inc. has been collecting and publishing information about mountain passes and steep grades since 1993. Over 85,000 copies of Mountain Directory West and Mountain Directory East have been sold. The books have been expanded and upgraded periodically. Combined, Mountain Directory West and Mountain Directory East give the locations and descriptions of over 700 mountain passes and steep grades in 22 states. This is vital information for anyone driving a large or heavy vehicle. The Mountain Directory books tell you where the steep grades are, how long they are, how steep (%) they are, whether the road is two lane, three lane, or four lane, if there are escape ramps, switchbacks, sharp curves, speed limits, etc. With this information, one can know ahead of time what a pass is like and make an informed decision about whether to go over or around. If you decide to go over, perhaps the cool morning hours would ease the strain on the engine and transmission during the climb. Unhooking the towed vehicle would make the climb and the descent easier. Knowing what lies ahead is half the battle.

About this title

About the Author:

Author Richard Miller was inspired to write this book after a nearly disastrous mountain descent in an 18 wheeler. This occurred in Arizona, but when he subsequently attempted to find information about the mountain grades in various western states, he was amazed to learn that no one had compiled much data about these potentially deadly hills. The only way to get accurate information was to personally drive over as many of these passes and steep grades as he could find. The search eventually covered almost 40,000 miles and yielded detailed descriptions of over 400 locations in eleven western states.

A similar search was conducted in eleven eastern states, this time covering nearly 20,000 miles and yielding descriptions of over 300 passes and steep grades in the mountainous areas of the eastern United States. This information is in a companion book, "Mountain Directory East for Truckers, RV, and Motorhome Drivers."

Review:

Motorhomers will find one or both of these books useful in taking the surprises out of driving in the mountains. --Sherry McBride, Senior Managing Editor, Motorhome Sept. 1999

Elevation alone does not indicate a grade's difficulty; the change in elevation is the critical factor. --Family Motor Coaching, August, 1999

The directories will help drivers make smart routing decisions and prepare them for dangerous grades. --Andrew Ryder, Editor, Heavy Duty Trucking, May 1998

About this edition

• Publisher: R&R Publishing Inc.
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0977629015
• ISBN 13: 9780977629015
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 152