Best Route To California
Topic 25326 | Page 1
Steve I go out and currently on my way back. It is about 100 miles further to take 40, but well worth it. 70 west of denver is steep. I too pull a non baffled tanker.
Baffle:
A partition or separator within a liquid tank, used to inhibit the flow of fluids within the tank. During acceleration, turning, and braking, a large liquid-filled tank may produce unexpected forces on the vehicle due to the inertia of liquids.
Steve I go out and currently on my way back. It is about 100 miles further to take 40, but well worth it. 70 west of denver is steep. I too pull a non baffled tanker.
As PJ wisely wrote, I-40 would be the safest route without any doubt, tanker especially.
Baffle:
A partition or separator within a liquid tank, used to inhibit the flow of fluids within the tank. During acceleration, turning, and braking, a large liquid-filled tank may produce unexpected forces on the vehicle due to the inertia of liquids.
Thanks for the info,I was wondering about that pass west of denver.happy trucking and safe driving
If you've never been west of Denver on I70 I wouldn't want my first time experience In a unbaffled tanker. It's hairy enough in a four door sedan, lol. Good luck and safe travels through the flat lands!
Baffle:
A partition or separator within a liquid tank, used to inhibit the flow of fluids within the tank. During acceleration, turning, and braking, a large liquid-filled tank may produce unexpected forces on the vehicle due to the inertia of liquids.
Never been west of Denver on 70 and I wouldn't start now in my food grade tanker. Better options.
If you’re returning to Nebraska empty, take I-70 going back; it’s easy empty, your jakes will be all that you need, and you can see what everyone’s talking about w/regard to the steep grades.
I'm in omaha,neb going to bakersfield,ca my gps has me going I-70 then I-15.is that good or going down to I-40 better.im in tanker with no baffles.thanks
Perhaps I-40. The I-15 south from Vegas to the LA area can be packed on Sunday nights due to people returning from Vegas. The I-40 at the 15 puts you just about on hwy 58 toward Bakersfield.
Baffle:
A partition or separator within a liquid tank, used to inhibit the flow of fluids within the tank. During acceleration, turning, and braking, a large liquid-filled tank may produce unexpected forces on the vehicle due to the inertia of liquids.
I'm in omaha,neb going to bakersfield,ca my gps has me going I-70 then I-15.is that good or going down to I-40 better.im in tanker with no baffles.thanks
Best advice, stay away from Cali. 55 speed limit and other restrictions. lol.
Baffle:
A partition or separator within a liquid tank, used to inhibit the flow of fluids within the tank. During acceleration, turning, and braking, a large liquid-filled tank may produce unexpected forces on the vehicle due to the inertia of liquids.New Reply:
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I'm in omaha,neb going to bakersfield,ca my gps has me going I-70 then I-15.is that good or going down to I-40 better.im in tanker with no baffles.thanks
Baffle:
A partition or separator within a liquid tank, used to inhibit the flow of fluids within the tank. During acceleration, turning, and braking, a large liquid-filled tank may produce unexpected forces on the vehicle due to the inertia of liquids.