Crossing the Hoover Dam to get to Vegas

[RTJ49@...]

Hi Trudy,

We crossed the Hoover dam in 2005. Forty foot Foretravel and our Ford Explorer in tow. No problem with the dam. They did have an inspection stop just before the dam. The police were nice. Just a quick walk thru of the coach and towed vehicle. Real neat view. Yes, they are building a new overpass/bridge. I had no problem with the road to Vegas from there. I don't remember the route number.

Raymond Jordan

1997 U 320 Foretravel

Maryland

In a message dated 4/23/2009 9:29:55 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tllw@... writes:

Does anyone know if my PT40 with a toad will make it across the Hoover Dam? And how is Rt 93 from Kingman to Vegas? Or would it be better to go through Laughlin and take Rt 95?

Trudy Lundgren
1985 PT 40 -- The Catbird Seat
Traveling from Benson, AZ to Las Vegas

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[trudylundgren]

Does anyone know if my PT40 with a toad will make it across the Hoover Dam? And
how is Rt 93 from Kingman to Vegas? Or would it be better to go through Laughlin
and take Rt 95?

Trudy Lundgren
1985 PT 40 -- The Catbird Seat
Traveling from Benson, AZ to Las Vegas

[chunkymar]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "trudylundgren" wrote:
>
> Does anyone know if my PT40 with a toad will make it across the Hoover Dam?
And how is Rt 93 from Kingman to Vegas? Or would it be better to go through
Laughlin and take Rt 95?
>
> Trudy Lundgren
> 1985 PT 40 -- The Catbird Seat
> Traveling from Benson, AZ to Las Vegas
>
I don't believe they allow rv's, bus, or trucks over the dam. They are building
a bridge but not completed yet. best take 95.

[William D. Young]

Will you be towing the toad or will it be riding with you?

 

 

 

On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 8:28 AM, trudylundgren <"tllw@earthlink.net"> wrote:

Does anyone know if my PT40 with a toad will make it across the Hoover Dam? And how is Rt 93 from Kingman to Vegas? Or would it be better to go through Laughlin and take Rt 95?

Trudy Lundgren
1985 PT 40 -- The Catbird Seat

Traveling from Benson, AZ to Las Vegas

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William Young

[Fred Hulse]

Trudy

try this link

http://www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/crossingguide.pdf

You can expect delays as much as an hour.

Fred & Jeanne Hulse
Morristown Arizona
1997 Wanderlodge WLWB41

[sfedeli3]

Trudy,

I drove across the dam 2 years ago with a towed. A security guard came onboard
and did a quick search of the bus before we crossed. Don't wear a Turban LOL. We
made the run down 93 to Kingman easily. It was just HOT!!

Shane Fedeli
85PT40
Hershey, PA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "trudylundgren" wrote:
>
> Does anyone know if my PT40 with a toad will make it across the Hoover Dam?
And how is Rt 93 from Kingman to Vegas? Or would it be better to go through
Laughlin and take Rt 95?
>
> Trudy Lundgren
> 1985 PT 40 -- The Catbird Seat
> Traveling from Benson, AZ to Las Vegas
>

[daveyw66]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "trudylundgren" wrote:
>
> Does anyone know if my PT40 with a toad will make it across the Hoover Dam?
And how is Rt 93 from Kingman to Vegas? Or would it be better to go through
Laughlin and take Rt 95?
>
> Trudy Lundgren
> 1985 PT 40 -- The Catbird Seat
> Traveling from Benson, AZ to Las Vegas
>
Trudy,
Three things to consider here: 1. Will they allow you through the check point?
Unknown, best information probably the web site Fred listed. 2. Will the coach
make it? Probably, Steep grade, sharp turns, lots of stop and go, heavy traffic,
lots of brake use. 3. Can be very stressful driving conditions. Only you know
if you want to deal with that. Personally, I have made the trip several time in
my car or pickup, with the coach I would go up 95, park it in Vegas and drive
the Toad out to see the dam.
Dave Ward,
Mesa, AZ
1980 FC31 SB

[Jim Riordan]

Trudy,

I interpetred your question as to whether the bus had the capibility to climb
and handle the ride over the hoover dam is that correct?

Jim Riordan
88 WBWL XXV
Stuart, Fl.

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "trudylundgren" wrote:
>
> Does anyone know if my PT40 with a toad will make it across the Hoover Dam?
And how is Rt 93 from Kingman to Vegas? Or would it be better to go through
Laughlin and take Rt 95?
>
> Trudy Lundgren
> 1985 PT 40 -- The Catbird Seat
> Traveling from Benson, AZ to Las Vegas
>

[brad barton]

We parked free inside the tall parking garage at Planet Hollywood and took the tour bus from that garage..and were glad we did. They are actively discouraging "heavy" traffic near the bridge now. It will be different when the new bridge is finished.



Brad Barton 00LXiDFW bbartonwx@...

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To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
From: chunkymar@...
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:11:30 +0000
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Crossing the Hoover Dam to get to Vegas

--- In "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com", "trudylundgren" wrote:
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> Does anyone know if my PT40 with a toad will make it across the Hoover Dam? And how is Rt 93 from Kingman to Vegas? Or would it be better to go through Laughlin and take Rt 95?
>
> Trudy Lundgren
> 1985 PT 40 -- The Catbird Seat
> Traveling from Benson, AZ to Las Vegas
>
I don't believe they allow rv's, bus, or trucks over the dam. They are building a bridge but not completed yet. best take 95.

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[Pete Masterson]

The real question is if there is a restriction on RVs crossing Hoover Dam. Homeland security has had some restrictions in place, but I don't know if they're still in effect. This URL seems to have the latest rules:

<http://www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/crossingguide.pdf>

It appears that motorhomes are allowed to cross, but are subject to inspection. All motorhomes will be inspected.

THe US 93 route across Hoover Dam has some challenging switchback curves in the immediate vicinity of the dam, but otherwise looks rather similar to the alternate route.

I've found that "how good" one route vs. another is depends very much on the skill and experience of the driver. Roads that were difficult for me in my first year of ownership aren't at all challenging now.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Apr 23, 2009, at 6:28 AM, trudylundgren wrote:

Does anyone know if my PT40 with a toad will make it across the Hoover Dam? And how is Rt 93 from Kingman to Vegas? Or would it be better to go through Laughlin and take Rt 95?

Trudy Lundgren
1985 PT 40 -- The Catbird Seat
Traveling from Benson, AZ to Las Vegas