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Another Route Question - Angel Fire, NM to Lubbock

cgaskins
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Ok, I have one more route question....

One of the last legs of our summer trip is from Angel Fire, NM to Lubbock, TX. The most direct route is via NM-434 to NM-518 to Las Vegas, NM. Any one traveled these roads with a 40 foot 5er recently?

The major highway route would be US-64 East to Cimarron then NM-58 to US-412 east ....

Thought, guidance or suggestions appreciated.

-Chris
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mfifield01
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Has anyone taken 434 recently? The two campgrounds in Angel Fire recommend against it.

I'm thinking about going towards Logan and then up 39 to 412.
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Heisenberg
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434 and 518 take your time ... No problem. There is a State Park we camped in on 434 called Coyote Creek. Small sites but they were filled with 35 foot campers back then.
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brooks379
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434 and 518 are winding 2 lanes that I have driven plenty of times you just have to stay on your toes and watch what’s up ahead not much traffic. I have never had any trouble but I also drove semi trucks for over 35 years.. once you hit I 25 I go 84 Lubbock.

azdryheat
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FWIW, I have yet to be on a road that couldn't handle my 41 footer. When in doubt I consult my Motor Carrier's Atlas. Trucker routes are highlighted. If the route is OK for semi's then it's OK for me.
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fanrgs
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I have been on US 64/NM 58 with my 5th wheel and they are fine. But I personally prefer I-25 to Las Vegas, then US 84 to Clovis to the US 412/US 87 route. And I think it may as fast, although longer, depending on what speed you tow your trailer.
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cgaskins
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dsteinman wrote:
If I recall correctly, NM434 is not suitable for large RVs. I have only been on it driving a car.

We have been on NM58 and US412 in the motorhome and they are fine.

David


Yup - that was my take.

Thanks,
Chris
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2017 Ford F-350 Lariat Ultimate (6.7 Powerstroke)

dsteinman
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If I recall correctly, NM434 is not suitable for large RVs. I have only been on it driving a car.

We have been on NM58 and US412 in the motorhome and they are fine.

David
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BB_TX
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Street view can be years old. I was standing near the street when a google camera car passed by over 5 years ago. I showed up on Google street view a couple months later and I am still there.

It is a useful tool, but you are wise to ask for info from someone who had been there lately.

cgaskins
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2oldman wrote:
Google maps street view.

Yeah did that and the looks of that is what prompted my question. Some of the views were "old" I was wondering about an update point of view someone other than Google.
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2oldman
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Google maps street view.
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