Thursday, September 5 – Fifty miles east of Denver we spotted the Rocky Mountains.
We decided to stay on I-70 and go straight through the city. Not too bad. Lots of traffic but we kept in our lane and cruised along without any trouble. Once west of the city we began our climb (6% grade for 10 miles) up our first mountain pass. The truck hauled the 5th wheel up but the turbo was screaming. We were down to 35-40 MPH. I don't even want to speculate fuel mileage....YIKES!
We stopped just west of Denver in Evergreen, CO, for the night. Walmart docking again tonight. We have a great spot out back all by ourselves.
Tomorrow should be an interesting day climbing over the Rockies. We're praying for no mechanical problems and a safe trip through Colorado.
Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y'all back real soon. Have a great day!
Marsha, your job is to continue saying, "I think we can" that will help a lot.
ReplyDeleteYou making progress, sure is a nice sight to see those Rocky Mountains, enjoy the scenery.
ReplyDeleteWhatever the mileage, I'm sure it's pretty good for a house, so don't sweat it.
ReplyDeleteDon't run out of fuel, it can be s long way between stations out there. Our turbo can get pretty loud on long hills too. Enjoy the scenery.
ReplyDeleteThose mountains are scary when driving across them. Glad you made the climb. But the scenery is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy and travel safely!
We had a screaming turbo doing the mountains in 2012 and averaged 7 mpg for that stretch of road. Be Safe and Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIt's about time.
Wow. You are making quick progress to be crossing the Rockies already! Sounds like you are making a beeline for Utah. Safe travels.
ReplyDeleteYikes! Here's praying along with you that everything will be uneventful in your next climb.
ReplyDeleteOur truck gets really loud climbing up those mountains also. Jim keeps telling me it is okay and that it's doing what it's supposed to but I don't always believe him. Fuel mileage - ha ha.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the Rockies off in the distance. Sometimes, I worry more about going down the hills than climbing up them.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are really moving along! Don't you just love seeing mountains again? I'm sure you will make it without any problems.
ReplyDeleteHope you take some time and enjoy the Rockies, they really are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhen we are driving Sherman we are more worried on the downgrades rather than the ups. Steep grades we do in 1st!
Enjoy your drive and the scenery.
Ruth
www.travelwithkevinandruth.com
Hope the rest of the trip is uneventful. Don't like events while traveling.
ReplyDeletepretty. . .pretty. . .pretty. . .nothing quite like the view of the Rocky Mountains. . .travel safe!
ReplyDeleteSure glad you all made that climb safely!! We'll be praying for continued safe travels!!
ReplyDeleteLove the Rocky Mountains!! :-)
Have a safe and boring trip ;)
ReplyDeleteHave a safe and boring trip ;)
ReplyDeleteWOW!! You have to get over those mountains?? Of course you do, but they are sure big. Travel safe.
ReplyDeleteWe left Oregon early and are in Idaho. Our mountains were all easy this leg. Photos are great! It is sooo good to hear about your travels once again. OH! What kind of wine did you get in Tipton or Anderson IN? You missed Oliver Winery in Bloomington and Mallow Run in Whiteland, Just south of Greenwood.
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