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Warning - Do not take this road to Yosemite National Park w/ RV, Winnebago View, GPS, danger

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Jay Bird

Jay Bird

Күн бұрын

**Warning to RVers who plans to visit Yosemite** www.uniondemocr... (GPS took me to wrong road even it was set for RV) *Sorry about the music.. It was the only radio station I could get at the time and both of my hand was on wheel tight...:). Please watch this video if you are going to Yosemite National Park with RV or trailer. Need to watch towards the end of video when California Hwy Patrol officer talks. It could have been much safer if police waits at near beginning or middle instead of end of the dangerous road before the bad accident happens. I strongly suggest CHP/police to observe moving violation near beginning of this road and not at the end, can prevent many possible accident bound to happen. It could have been avoided if California state placed or invested in much more noticeable regulator sign(like Hwy sign w/ lighting) at the beginning of Old Priest Road to prevent future accident or death. This is very serious because Yosemite is most popular destination in the states with heavy traffic. ***Update: Paid $280 for the violation** Do not trust GPS

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@need100k
@need100k 6 жыл бұрын
It's been 25 years since I've been on that road so I checked on Google and that sign is so obvious you'd have to drive with your eyes shut to miss it. More like, "I'm a very experienced RV driver so I know what I'm doing". Check your ego and obey the signs. You deserved that ticket.
@terrymalone3308
@terrymalone3308 7 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that you got a ticket. I don't know anything about the sign, but if I were the judge, I would have fined you for your choice of music.
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
Ha ha... It was the radio station was on at time.
@terrymalone3308
@terrymalone3308 7 жыл бұрын
Just ragging on you. lol isn't it wonderful knowing that the California Highway patrol are so nice to be helpful to someone who accidentally made a mistake. She admits on the audio that she sits there waiting for folks like you to make a mistake. Sure wish I was as good as they are and would never make a mistake in my life. People like her are the number one reason people like me despise cops. You would have learned just as much with a verbal, or written warning. But then again, they need out of towners money. Happy Camping!
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
Terry... I really thought she was giving me a warning instead of a ticket... Oh well its only money right($280 + insurance rate). Thank you for watching and B Safe on Road... Stay Awesome!
@campervanelvisitoofonyou8720
@campervanelvisitoofonyou8720 7 жыл бұрын
Here's your ticket, have a nice day. And you thank her for it.
@bauer444
@bauer444 7 жыл бұрын
Terry Malone 😂
@jimwilliamson9864
@jimwilliamson9864 6 жыл бұрын
Why did you edit out the beginning when you turned onto the road and passed the Big Yellow sign that says WARNING and the 3ft x 4ft sign that reads "Trucks, Motorhomes, Buses and Trailers Prohibited on Old Priest Grade Rd thats next to the large sign that reads WEIGHT LIMIT 7500lbs?
@jimwilliamson9864
@jimwilliamson9864 6 жыл бұрын
www.google.com/maps/@37.8139594,-120.2720932,3a,31.3y,305.84h,84.1t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1saeq1uymqp1JtVaJJ_i9LLw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en
@theunclejeffchannel1
@theunclejeffchannel1 7 жыл бұрын
I love the tragic music that comes on when the officer walks up. :)
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
Ha ha... Crazy radio station!
@amandabr9562
@amandabr9562 5 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 What a coincidence and funny.
@stanleycrim
@stanleycrim 7 жыл бұрын
You had to work to get on the Old Priest Grade. High drama could be avoided just by staying on the main road.
@penrynbigbird
@penrynbigbird 6 жыл бұрын
No GPS, no matter where it 'tells' you to go, has precedence over posted road signs, HUGE warning signs (as on this grade), road conditions, posted speed limits, road hazards, and most importantly, sound judgment. You were very lucky, there are NO runaway truck ramps on that grade. Your video should be titled: Pay Attention While Driving.
@jeffelfont6887
@jeffelfont6887 7 жыл бұрын
There is a sign at the top and bottom, additional signs would be useless as there are no turnoffs. You should check out the video of a guy going down Priest Grade on a skateboard.
@lydiahough4412
@lydiahough4412 6 жыл бұрын
I drove up that way twice in the last 3 weeks, the sign is well before the Old Priest Grade Road. It freaked me out because I knew I exceeded the weight limit, then I realized it meant Old not New.
@TravelswithYoly
@TravelswithYoly 7 жыл бұрын
For what it's worth, my wife and I came that way a couple years ago with our 6,000 lb travel trailer. When I looked at Google Maps, Old Priest Road was less windy (fewer curves) than the newer road so I thought it would be easier. I learned a lesson that day and later figured out that less windy means steeper grades. We managed pulling our 24 foot travel trailer up that grade grateful of the 25 MPH speed limit since that was as fast as we could go. Obviously we came down on the correct route. Truth is, we didn't see the sign either.
@jimroorda6488
@jimroorda6488 7 жыл бұрын
If you didn't sees the sign/s that's your fault. Is nobody accountable for what they do by themselves any more? jesus!!
@mikesobek7644
@mikesobek7644 6 жыл бұрын
#1- ignorance of the law is no excuse. #2- You’re a professional driver (I would consider a driver who drives 50,000 miles a year a pro) so you should see the signs. I drive that quite a bit and they are pretty visible. So good luck with contesting that citation.
@sparkimoto
@sparkimoto 7 жыл бұрын
There are 2 routes. You probably know already. The old 'Priest Grade' is shorter so a GPS device will naturally choose it over 'New Priest Grade' which is longer but safer ( More gentle grade ). That's the downside to those GPS devices. They don't always choose the most practice route.
@uzaname7974
@uzaname7974 6 жыл бұрын
Google earth; 37°48'53.18" N 120°17'53.47" W Drag little yellow man to junction and scan for sign.
@devestv
@devestv 7 жыл бұрын
Sorry about the ticket. I saw the sign when we took our 36 travel trailer to yosemite not to long ago. I noticed the sign right away going up so I used the correct way. While going I observed Old Priest and understood why the prohibited signs. Even 120 gave me white knuckles coming down.
@davids1033
@davids1033 6 жыл бұрын
I been on Old Priest Grade many times. Why are there 5 cars tailgating each other. Leave some breaking distance.
@dorisan1960
@dorisan1960 6 жыл бұрын
People who rely on GPS. :::shakes head::: I'm no Luddite; IT was my life for 30 years; but when it comes to travel, I use GPS but also rely STRONGLY on old fashioned maps, both paper and online. That's what Google maps is good for. I'll pull up an unfamiliar route and - hopefully - be able to put the little Google guy on it to traverse it for conditions like lane width, curves, and signs like that. If not, I can still get a good overhead view. I have a brother-in-law who refuses anything but than GPS. Some models are good for monitoring traffic conditions, but they'll also direct you down stupid roads like that, or a route that takes you through Atlanta to get to Florida. I TRIED to direct him on a better route; still 4 lanes, still 65 MPH, but less of a crazy drive; but NO. He goes by GPS and nothing else. Whatever. BIL constantly harps about traveling because driving is such a pain. I've been to 10 times the places he has, via motorcycle, car and RV and rarely get stressed out. But then, I've actually traveled most of the roads virtually before I put wheels on them.
@foreverjoye
@foreverjoye 7 жыл бұрын
We live just on the other side of the mountain so I take this road a few times a year. This is actually the most dangerous road you could have taken leaving Yosemite, thru Groveland. Priest Grade is the original way to get into Yosemite but many years ago the built hwy 120. I have to tell you, there are signs at both entrances as well as with in a half mile or so, leading up to. You were already on the main hwy120 when you had to break and take a sharp left crossing traffic, just to get on Priest Grade, right? Funny thing is I can see the main hwy on your right side for a good part of the run down. Honestly, I don't know how the hwy patrol could make it more clear. Your lucky it was even open, it's often shut down for road conditions. I believe they have no other choice but to hand out tickets, in this case. Also, I drive a SUV and I've turned around a few times in the turnabout...it's a lil scary, but the speed limit is 25mph and most are going less than 20mph... although, I would not have turned around in your case either... I've only turned around going down...lol...
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
Lesson learned... I want to go back to Yosemite and will not make same mistake... :) Thank you!
@ApeMan
@ApeMan 7 жыл бұрын
Yup - very clearly marked. I've been on it 100's of times and it's scary in a car. That sketchy left turn across traffic at the top of the grade should have been a clue that it's not for RV's. Once I couldn't stop at the stop sign at the bottom of the hill after coming down because my brakes were so overheated. You were lucky.
@frankbrowniii2728
@frankbrowniii2728 6 жыл бұрын
Ape Man I like that road but only on a motorcycle
@karlfonner7589
@karlfonner7589 6 жыл бұрын
Frank BrownIII Go in at midnight when there are no RVs
@bjanman1
@bjanman1 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Andrea is right, I used to live up there too. When you look at Old Priest grade while your driving on 120 you're thinking "Wow! I sure am glad I'm not on that crazy road over there!"
@edp2260
@edp2260 6 жыл бұрын
Notice how this video starts AFTER the entry point to the old priest grade. If it started 45 seconds earlier everyone would clearly see BOTH signs warning that RVs and vehicles larger than 7500 lbs GVW are prohibited on the old priest grade. Claiming that you missed both of them is just lame. Either you are driving distracted, or you in fact can't see the road signs. This means that you should not be driving a large heavy vehicle in the mountains. Having said all this, it is still possible for a skillfull driver to go down the old priest grade in a large vehicle that is in good condition. The fact that you were tailgating other cars all the way down and rolled the stop at the bottom indicates that you are not up to this kind of driving. You were fading the brakes. This is exactly why this section of road is restricted to cars only. There is no special license or testing to get behind the wheel of a large RV. Far too many drivers think they are 'good' drivers and can handle it but are mistaken. So, you missed 2 warning signs, entered a road you should not have been on, and could not fully control your vehicle in the way down. The correct title for this video should be: "Do not drive an RV, Winnebago, or 2 axle vehicle with GVW greater than 7500 lbs if you are incompetent to do so".
@garronstubbert945
@garronstubbert945 7 жыл бұрын
there's actually a really noticeable sign up here I live up there and drive this road everyday
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
I was just following GPS and missed sign...
@LinkinPark4Ever1996
@LinkinPark4Ever1996 5 жыл бұрын
@@songexpress then it's simply your fault, when you study for the driving licence they teach that you must obey to the actual road signs, GPSs are not bound by any road laws
@quinnmclaughlin3818
@quinnmclaughlin3818 7 жыл бұрын
There is a big sign, and it's been there. Glad you got down safely.
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
Yes, I am happy nothing happened! Thank you for watching!
@olddeltone5062
@olddeltone5062 7 жыл бұрын
I've driven this route a number of times towing only a 10' enclosed utility trailer. I would not wish to be pulling (or operating) a Motorhome or Travel Trailer as 'going down' this route is putting your brakes to a good test, as would be very noticeable by smell. I guess it was; Lesson Learned. Sorry you had to experience the ticket/fine (which may have been the price for a brake job). FYI: In Sonora CA. my GPS guided me to a Dead End road, with a sign posted :YOUR GPS LIED-THIS IS A PRIVATE ROAD"
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
I will stay away from that road even I drive a car... Valuable lesson learned... Ha ha... I like the sign posted in Sonora CA! Thx 4 watching!
@dozer1642
@dozer1642 6 жыл бұрын
The sign(s) that tells you not to take old priest grade are much larger than your gps screen. It is very well marked for drivers that are watching the road instead of their phone. CHP is not trying to raise money by ticketing ignorant drivers, they are trying to protect innocent people from ignorant drivers. You have to leave highway 120 to turn onto old priest grade, which is a shortcut around new priest grade. It is very well marked.
@GrasP310421
@GrasP310421 6 жыл бұрын
PLEASE ... ALWAYS read the road signs!!!! Especially on country roads, but really everywhere.
@usmcnewbee
@usmcnewbee 7 жыл бұрын
Old Priest Grade is just one steep, curvy speed trap. I don't know if you were using a GPS but making sure you had fastest route off you would not have been directed that way. I have a Megellan GPS just when I am pulling so I don't forget to change the settings. A very small single lane wooden bridge with a 9' clearance made me learn the hard way but I did get better at backing up my 38' 5th 1/4 mile on a curvy road. It' wasn't far when I was driving forward but felt like 100 miles going backwards.
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
I was using chassis built-in GPS and was in normal setting. I gave too much trust on it... Thank you for your input!
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
I always worry about height clearance also... My RV is 11' high
@stevek6691
@stevek6691 6 жыл бұрын
it's all about money
@larryjanson4011
@larryjanson4011 6 жыл бұрын
very easy to not use OLD priest grade. just stay on the HWY. east bound is a sharp rt turn as the hwy has a easy left. west bound you have to cross the hwy to get on it. and yes there is a large sign there saying steep grade. the ca governor is the only person who can state a keep off sign can be placed on any bad rd in ca. and there are a number of them rv's and any trailers should AVOID.
@ronbellow2083
@ronbellow2083 6 жыл бұрын
There are two really BIG warning signs at both ends of Old Priest Grade (NOT: Priest Road) ever since. If you can't remember having seen them, just use Google Street View on a computer and check it out. You made a mistake. Pay the ticket.
@samanthawinkler6066
@samanthawinkler6066 7 жыл бұрын
People have no idea how many issues are caused on this road because people can't follow the rules. Cars loose there breaks and overheat because they are following RVs up or down. I have driven this road consistently since the day I got my license 10 years ago. The signs are very big and should be seen by drivers who aren't oblivious. The CHPs are doing their jobs. This is a huge issue in our town and we have fought for better signs which we received years ago. We have fought with google maps to make New Priest Grade the main route (which is only 5 miles longer and safe for rvs) but yet they won't help us. People just need to pay attention to road signs and everything will be fine.
@theburtseoni
@theburtseoni 5 жыл бұрын
It should be cars 'lose their brakes' not loose their breaks. Learn to spell . . . .
@chadburnett9158
@chadburnett9158 5 жыл бұрын
@@theburtseoni learn punctuation
@hunter1961100
@hunter1961100 6 жыл бұрын
My dad hauled logs on priest grade in the 50s man up!! lol
@crowman5936
@crowman5936 7 жыл бұрын
Back in 1970 a friend and I were going home to Sacto from Yosemite and we took this road. I had a 1960 Chevy 1/2 ton truck and half way down I blew a front brake line so no brakes at all except for the hand brake. As we gathered speed I told my friend to jump if I could slow it down. As we came around a corner where that CHP was sitting I saw the dirt road that was going uphill there and said hold on and took it. What you can't see up the dirt road was a gate across it, I laid hard on the hand brake and stopped about 20 feet away from it. We knew it wasn't far to the bottom so we let the brakes cool for an hour put it in first and made it to the bottom. There was nothing up there back then plus it was a Sunday so nothing would be open anyway so we came all the way home with no brakes. Good times.
@papawoody7352
@papawoody7352 7 жыл бұрын
After you passed her i didnt see anywhere to stop without blocking traffic. I would have stoped at the same place you did.
@the1spen
@the1spen 6 жыл бұрын
I lost the brakes in our Chevy Tahoe coming down that road. Even with the engine breaking in low gear my breaks got hot. I managed to make it to the bottom but had zero breaks for the stop sign to turn onto the main highway.No cars were coming so we got lucky. Be careful on that road!!!!!!
@CharlesvanDijk-ir6bl
@CharlesvanDijk-ir6bl 6 жыл бұрын
I drove there April 2017 no problems with a Dodge RV. Was not aware of any limits. Had one rule everyone had right of way. Here we drive on the other side of the road. It was an experience, left Angel's Camp at 4 am but I recall this scenery very clearly.
@ENIEINC
@ENIEINC 6 жыл бұрын
Took an RV to Yosemite in the winter some years ago. Lots of snow. 2 feet on the valley floor. Easy to see the warning signs for priest grade. the signs are there. Admit it, you made a mistake.
@theunclejeffchannel1
@theunclejeffchannel1 7 жыл бұрын
You didn't see the 4' x 8' sign? And no, this is not the main road to Yosemite - staying on 120 is the main road, taking Old Priest Grade is a side road for smaller cars. It is much steeper. We have had numerous problems with RVs on this road - usually because they blindly follow their GPS. CHP nabs RVs on this road all the time because it is unsafe for them to be here. This route only saves you 5 minutes, so don't take it if it's not appropriate for your vehicle.
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
I missed it and was more concerned with busy cross traffics at the beginning of this road... Also admit that I blindly followed GPS direction. Lesson learned!
@roberteasley8262
@roberteasley8262 7 жыл бұрын
There is no cross traffic, You had to turn off of the highway, across traffic to go down Old Priest. There are two signs warning you. Both bigger than a stop sign. Do you blow thru stop signs?
@professorsogol5824
@professorsogol5824 6 жыл бұрын
Exactly right. The turn onto the Old Priest Grade is a left turn off 120, across traffic heading uphill toward the park. There is no road coming in for the right and there is no stop sign on 120 either uphill (toward Yosemite) or downhill (toward Oakdale and Manteca). Therefore, no cross traffic, just steady as you go down hill and away from the park. ps - I hope you enjoyed your stay in the park.
@prettylittlephotons
@prettylittlephotons 6 жыл бұрын
I love mountain driving! You did a great job utilizing the engine brake!
@Tchristman100
@Tchristman100 6 жыл бұрын
I saw the sign and took the right turn road for RV's and trucks. You must be blind.
@papawoody7352
@papawoody7352 7 жыл бұрын
Back in the late 70,s we drove a e350 24ft c class up pikes peak, !st gear half throttle up and 1 st gear down at the steep part/switchbacks. much was unpaved. no problems. rv was in top notch shape,ford mechanic owned.
@ivanboesky1520
@ivanboesky1520 6 жыл бұрын
DILLIGAF No, it is the ignorant and unskilled that ignore the regs and drive with tinnel vision gawking at their gps as they are driving and supposed to be looking at the road and those funny little things called warning signs. :-)
@promaster185
@promaster185 6 жыл бұрын
getting a ticket may have saved your life because i am sure you wont do that again.
@bethmartin8213
@bethmartin8213 7 жыл бұрын
Motorhomes coming up Old Priest Grade are often too wide for the road and create a head-on collision hazard for motorists traveling down hill. Motorhomes coming up often cannot take the grade and stall out in the middle of the lane, blocking the entire road, since there is no way to go around. The signs are clear IF YOU ARE PAYING ATTENTION INSTEAD OF BLINDLY FOLLOWING YOUR GPS! Everyone who gets a ticket on this road TOTALLY deserves it. The turnout in the middle of the grade is big enough for even the largest motorhome to turn around.
@cookingwithiyana7078
@cookingwithiyana7078 7 жыл бұрын
He was playing cursing music 🎶 but once pulled over playing sad 😭 music 😂
@gabrielmontanez9530
@gabrielmontanez9530 3 жыл бұрын
Destiny knows good music at the right time G
@rondye9398
@rondye9398 7 жыл бұрын
You think it's difficult interpreting closed roads for RV's, you should try navigating all these small Sierra towns in a commercial truck! Constant changing length and king pin setting requirements and NO app. for any of this info. They love to hand out very expensive tickets.
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
This visit was the last part of my >4K miles cross country trip and never ran into no RV road... been to numerous National & State parks across country. I do admire you guys(commercial truck drivers on road) on Hwy. The first ticket on RV since 2002!
@cherylcooper1885
@cherylcooper1885 6 жыл бұрын
Did you win in court or have to the pay fine amount? If lost will you appeal? The sad violin in background when police showed is comical and fitting!
@songexpress
@songexpress 6 жыл бұрын
Did not win and did not appeal. I had a clean driving record before and did not raise my insurance rate. It was the sample SiriusXM radio and no control over genres... from Rag city blues to classical. :)
@bjanman1
@bjanman1 6 жыл бұрын
I used to live there and I wouldn't drive OLD Priest grade even in a regular car, much less an RV. But it looks like it's been repaved, it used to be much worse. For anyone who hasn't driven on this road, the video doesn't really show how steep this road is. And there's an alternative road that is much less steep, (new) Priest grade is right next to Old Priest grade, you just go to the right at the fork in the road at the very top.
@marshabarrett1669
@marshabarrett1669 6 жыл бұрын
i was an owner operator/truck driver, for 30 years, i had a rand mcnally road atlas, made for truck drivers, that showed what roads were restricted to truck travel, i also had a jake brake, so just had to drop a gear or two , hit the jakes and no problem, truck drivers unless they have a delivery usually don't drive through yosemite,
@need100k
@need100k 6 жыл бұрын
You DO NOT drive an RV on Old Priest grade. PERIOD. You have a high risk of losing your brakes, among other things. I've been on it both directions a couple times and it's a very dangerous road.
@pgrant7688
@pgrant7688 5 жыл бұрын
The “no RVs” sign is at CA120, right? I saw it and I wasn’t even in an RV. I have an RV and I’d never choose that route. It’s not all that comfortable in a small rental car. If you’re in an RV and coming into Yosemite on CA 120, don’t. Go to Merced and use CA 140. It’s a lot easier for the RVer and the vehicles behind you.
@phthisics
@phthisics 3 жыл бұрын
No need. There's a 120 bypass that's fine for RVs and avoids Old Priest Grade completely. You actually have to turn off 120 to take Old Priest Grade, which then rejoins it at the top.
@scubaman6
@scubaman6 6 жыл бұрын
The Old Priest Grade is not a primary road to Yosemite, the new route has been there for thirty years and is much more suited to trucks and RVs. Why anyone would take a RV up or down that old road is ludicrous.
@cavila01
@cavila01 7 жыл бұрын
honestly you should never take Rvs motorhomes thru 120 highway 140 is the safest and fastest way for all over size vehicles and highway 41 is ok but not as bad as 120 I always stay away from 120 at all costs its very dangerous
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
I will next time... Thank you!
@craigjohnson2771
@craigjohnson2771 7 жыл бұрын
karlitos saiyan I
@susandorey7437
@susandorey7437 6 жыл бұрын
This road is a perfect example of the deficiency of GPS. I know this road well. It is NOT a road for long vehicles. And is best driven uphill. This was the original road, there is a newer one that is graded for long vehicles -- and one you should be on.
@edhelmick4384
@edhelmick4384 7 жыл бұрын
I think your first hint that you should not take your RV on that road is when the officer told you that they have issued many tickets to people who ignore the the advice, warning, and signs saying NO RV's.
@helenjackman8984
@helenjackman8984 7 жыл бұрын
We have never seen any Highway Patrolmen on this road in either direction in sixty years. When in my twenty's through my fifty's I thought nothing of this road, in my sixty's I could not be paid enough to drive on it. Stupid law breaking tailgaters in this video, this is a dangerous thing to do on this road.
@blackbirdpie217
@blackbirdpie217 6 жыл бұрын
Old Priest Grade road is no joke. It's a sheer drop off on the north side. Across the canyon you can see the New Priest Grade road, and I would never take an RV either up or down the old road. At the top of the grade road it continues on as highway 120. At the bottom is the area called Moccasin. It's still another 40 miles or so before you get to the park, it's on the way to Yosemite but several little towns are located along the upper part of highway 120, Big Oak Flat and Groveland. There are signs. I am familiar with them. But common sense helps, too. It's a very bad road for a large vehicle.
@VantasticOdyssey
@VantasticOdyssey 7 жыл бұрын
Its good that you are safe.
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Vantastic!
@swithinbarclay4797
@swithinbarclay4797 7 жыл бұрын
Ideally, for Westbound traffic, CalTrans ought to have signage warnings starting at Bucks Meadow; then East of Groveland; entering Big Oak Flat; leaving BOF; and, the fanciest at Priest Saddle. Eastbound, start at Chinese Camp; the Bridge over the Narrows at Don Pedro; concluding with the fanciest BEFORE Moccasin. For SR 49, start a progression approaching from the South at Bear Valley just outside Mariposa; for starting from the North, start at Jamestown. Strongly suggest a reroute via New Priest, or using SR 140. But, I am wondering about the two Bailey bridges used to bypass Ferguson Slide? I would guess another bad one, is Amphitheatre/Hospital Rock Grade to Giant Forest, Sequoia NP, SR 198 out of Visalia. Then there's problems with Ebbetts Pass, SR 4. For you Eighteeners out there, I like to refer to I 80 Westbound, between Emigrant Gap and the Dutch Flat/Steephollow Exit as Brakestink Canyon, and you KNOW why, 'cause you're riding your brakes extra hard at this stretch, wondering if you just might have to use the Runaway Ramps. The smell gets so bad, that I'm wondering if something's the matter with MY car(Laughs!!)? Perhaps another good name would be Machine Gun Canyon, for the sound of your Jake Brakes.
@NA-kp1lk
@NA-kp1lk 6 жыл бұрын
I've taken this road on a tour bus. It was breathtaking!
@pedinurse1
@pedinurse1 5 жыл бұрын
I agree, we just got back from Yellowstone. The roads are very narrow and dangerous. You must obey all signs. However, I found that even location and exit signs were small and way to the left and are frequently missed.We also went to Canada and the grade on those roads is even more ridiculous, but they have better and more frequent signs to warn you and direct you. They even change speed limits depending on how fast traffic is going.. The speed changes on a digital sign. There are even warning for motorcycles" Warning, extremely dangerous road, drove with extreme caution.
@tomgates316
@tomgates316 6 жыл бұрын
Well, at least you weren’t driving that on the road to the summit of Pile’s Peak. Saw that back about 1970. Was on the upper switch-backs where it’s nothing but dirt and rock. With the altitude, RV had no more ummph to climb the grade. He had to back it down around the switch backs and let cars going up pass him.
@rmcnasty7319
@rmcnasty7319 6 жыл бұрын
MIGHT I SUGGEST The Road over Black Bear pass, close to Telluride Co. Or maybe Ouray Co It ok, It might be a little narrow in places.
@russellcarpenter6149
@russellcarpenter6149 6 жыл бұрын
The sign is at the top of the grade and is readily visible. The newer route is not as steep, but is longer so that's why folks like you think you'll 'sneak' down the old grade. The access to the old grade is rather hard to find and the signs are very clear, so I think you knew not to go down that way, but were trying to beat the traffic on the longer (safer) route. Playing the radio while you're conducting business with a CHP officer is, well, not so cool. Being a skilled driver is in your own mind. Following vehicles so close in a 9,000 pound RV going down a 7-8% grade is stupid. This ticket is one you earned, pal.
@roderickrayrutledge2740
@roderickrayrutledge2740 4 жыл бұрын
Obviously you missed all of the signs. Coming out is fine. Going down is where the danger is. I found a car off this road, while hiking, that had been missing for nearly a year.
@rmcnasty7319
@rmcnasty7319 6 жыл бұрын
Did u try Yosemite walking trail up mountain, no sign there. beware of hikers
@lanksterprice
@lanksterprice 3 жыл бұрын
I went down it in my car and lost the brakes right at the bottom... Had 3 or 4 turns to go and no one was on the road at the time and made it all the way to the bottom....
@hobbit321a
@hobbit321a 7 жыл бұрын
if you thought that road was bad you need to take highway 1 north from San Francisco then take highway 20 east to 101 it has no restriction that I know of I rode a motor cycle pulling a trailer Loved the ride​ but miles on miles of holding your breath tight turns no gaurd rails big motor homes who wanted to go faster than they could drive seen four go off the road going south and two on the way back North best view of coast line and as far as warning signs they may of May not be present on your trip to Yosemite most likely just blocked by trees or something I found out that. most warning signs like that here in California are hard to see unless you are close to city's
@lidiajones8409
@lidiajones8409 3 жыл бұрын
Stupid thing to do. There are warning signs with weight limits. You put everyone on that road in danger. A RV is too big to make some of the turns causing them to veer into on coming traffic in the other lane. Can't see anything coming at you until it's too late. Most people ignore the signs when they see smaller vehicles taking it. There is now a large painted sign on the road with a arrow pointing straight to stay on 120, along with the same warning sign so you stay on the correct road.
@joubaur
@joubaur 6 жыл бұрын
I went down this road once in my Toyota Corolla, (automatic transmission,) and at the stop sign at the bottom there was so much smoke coming off of my brakes I thought they might light on fire! I had to wait 10 minutes before I felt safe enough to drive again.
@minaoliviavillarreal816
@minaoliviavillarreal816 5 жыл бұрын
Love the music
@kalikaren2400
@kalikaren2400 7 жыл бұрын
That is one dangerous road. There are signs warning you. You just need to pay attention. Many locals have died on that road.
@coleenmatonic1620
@coleenmatonic1620 6 жыл бұрын
Tried watching your video, but after hearing the gansta rap singing the word "bitch" more times than there are Cheerios in a box, I clicked out
@songexpress
@songexpress 6 жыл бұрын
Sorrrrrry!!! :)
@indioside376
@indioside376 7 жыл бұрын
Stick to the main highway if you have a larger vehicle.
@waynejohnson1304
@waynejohnson1304 6 жыл бұрын
It sounds to me that the small sign is just another reason for the State to collect money from people who honestly didn't see that sign. Because of this video, I'll be foregoing my trip to Yosemite when I do my Route 66 trip. I hope other people will do the same. Maybe, if they lose enough money from people protesting the small sign, they will take action and make the sign larger. A person who didn't know enough to drop down a gear could have lost their brakes on the hill. I have driven Mount Washington Auto Road in New Hampshire more than 26 times so I know how important it is to be informed about how to drive down a steep mountain road. They actually put safety after profit and that is disgusting. No Yosemite for me.
@marymisdom3955
@marymisdom3955 6 жыл бұрын
Or, you can enter the park from the another direction. This is not the only way into the park. Take highway 41 through Oakhurst. Turn onto highway 49 to Mariposa etc. Much better and safer. That road in this video is outdated and dangerous. I have been on it and it is scary even in a passenger car. You could see the modern highway off to the right. No need to forego your visit to the park based on this video.
@CaptainFuckboy
@CaptainFuckboy 6 жыл бұрын
not related but that auto road is the worst how bout you people actually hike up the mountain.
@devestv
@devestv 4 жыл бұрын
The signs were posted but didn't need the signs, looking up at that steep ass road coming pretty straight down hill told me to take the road on the other side up and the same road down.
@dhw14
@dhw14 6 жыл бұрын
You know, just because you are a skilled driver, you shouldn't be exempt from a ticket simply because you didn't see the sign. And the officer said there were plenty of signs.
@eddie0175b
@eddie0175b 7 жыл бұрын
I feel you bro. I was on that same road July, 2017. CA DOT need to put signs with big yellow flashing lights that warning RVers coming and going out of Yosimite Park.
@KVStarStruck22
@KVStarStruck22 5 жыл бұрын
eddie0175b No , you are an idiot. They do have big signs with big lettering and even pictures! With a giant yellow warning sign. I saw it myself. This guy is clearly an idiot or need his eyes checked.
@pauljennings9388
@pauljennings9388 5 жыл бұрын
You weren't driving a Class A. Given your overall size and GVW, I don't see a problem as long as everything is in good mechanical order. A large car with sub-par brakes or an over-loaded pickup could just as easily have a problem. Sounds like the classic ticket-trap to me. I've driven that road dozens of times. It's steep but not that steep. There are other roads in the Sierras a lot more dangerous. Check out Whitney Portal Road or Horseshoe Meadows Road for two examples. Hell, a bad driver can get killed in a parking lot!
@sparkimoto
@sparkimoto 7 жыл бұрын
This is probably 'after the fact' But this ticket should be easy to beat in court. I've beaten every ticket I have fought in court except for one. And even that one, the Judge waved the violation fee.
@VancouverCanucksRock
@VancouverCanucksRock 7 жыл бұрын
Surely, 1st Gear is far too low. That Truck turned into a Car, damn
@jimroorda6488
@jimroorda6488 7 жыл бұрын
You have an inflated view of your driving skills. Not receiving a ticket since teens only means you're lucky, You follow too closely. You didn't obey 4 speed limit signs 25 MPH. When Mazda ahead of you stopped suddenly, you exceeded safe speed to catch up with the "traffic". You DID NOT Stop at the stop sign prior to making the left turn. You didn't 't even come to a complete stop after the CHP officer gave you a ticket. No? Look again; a complete stop is a complete stop. period.If your driving skills were really so good as a teenager, and they are what you've shown to us today, you might want to consider that your driving skills are decreasing. I know; you won't / don't believe it. Nor will you do anything about it.I know who you are, You are the driver who thinks he's bullet proof and knows it all, You're the guy that I used to write 20 to 30 tickets a day to when I was a traffic motorcycle officer...major California city, I'm also the guy who responded to your accident scene, gave you CPR although you were the one who didn't stop at the stop sign, I'm the one who held your wife's hand while you struggled to breathe waiting for Paramedics. I am the one that cradled a small child gasping for air because you followed to closely and couldn't['t stop in time.Yes. I know you. And hundreds like you...and your GD attorneys who argue in court that I don't know shit after I've spent all night taking care of traffic problems. Now I'm in court with no sleep . Well, Cowboy, guess what? I do know shit. And I've spent a lifetime trying to keep you from hurting yourself or someone else. Just thank your god that you're still safe however accidentally.Please, slow down. Leave space between vehicles. Stop means stop. 25 means 25 because someone felt that 45 wasn't safe on that road. Let the other guy go ahead if he wants to...what are you gonna save> 5 seconds, Use your brakes; not your horn. If you[ve go time to honk, you've got time to stop. The horn is just punishment. I know. Be nice to the cop who stops you.,..you don't know what horrible event he has just returned from. He/she's a spouse, A parent. A child of someone, Cops, especially traffic cops, are, honestly, only trying too save your ass, Get humble, my friend, I've promised to help y0u in any way that I can, Please let me do that, OK? Cool! You 'n I are good to go then, See ya at the donut shop, :) (thayt's a myth)
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your advise and lesson learned... I could not hold down the brake because it was getting too hot with friction and could caused brake failure... was loosing braking at the end of the road and appears I was following close because loosing brake control and mostly were using engine braking instead. I did say the CHP was nice on video and appreciate the service that police provide to public. Thank you again for a great comment!
@BarryGoldwater2012
@BarryGoldwater2012 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, and fµck you, too.
@MrTangent
@MrTangent 6 жыл бұрын
Jim Roorda Apparently you didn’t learn how to break up run-on paragraphs or proper grammar in Police Academy. Get off YOUR high horse. Jesus.
@karlfonner7589
@karlfonner7589 6 жыл бұрын
Wow I wish everybody who had a pair of car keys or motorcycle keys read this!
@brunner2136
@brunner2136 6 жыл бұрын
Copy and paste???
@erikdoering2920
@erikdoering2920 6 жыл бұрын
if she was parked were she was then how she didn't see that travel trailer ??
@GrasP310421
@GrasP310421 6 жыл бұрын
After trying the Old Priest Grade several times, I decided never to drive it again in any kind of vehicle. Driving down, as seen in this video, in too hard on brakes. Driving up is much too hard in engine and transmission. It’s far too narrow for any vehicle, especially dangerous for anything larger than a Honda Fit or a Chevy Aveo, etc. DON’T USE IT - EVER!!!
@_krimzen_
@_krimzen_ 5 жыл бұрын
Traffic court is different than criminal court. You can’t submit evidence proving you didnt see a posted sign. If that defense was valid every speeder would get out of a ticket by saying they didnt see the speed limit sign. Sucks but it makes sense. Hope it wasnt too crazy expensive. ...Holy crap! $280??? Now THAT is criminal! They make at least $1M a year from that.
@JohnPalmer49
@JohnPalmer49 6 жыл бұрын
Used to be the only road. I've driven it many times and never saw the sign. Smoked front brakes on my Sprinter one time .
@dhw14
@dhw14 6 жыл бұрын
People just need to pay attention to road signs. It's not that difficult to do. In my area there are signs posted everywhere that read "Keep right except to pass." Yet somehow, Californians just ignore the signs and pay the price.
@penwize1158
@penwize1158 7 жыл бұрын
I am "pre-shopping" I really like the small Class C RV's but also looking at the tow-a-long trailer. I rather like the idea of just in the driver seat and going whenever I want to.
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
I had a trailer and 2 class Cs in past... The trailer is good option, however I prefer everything in one package. Now I am thinking about purchasing a Class B. I will be selling my RV soon. Good luck with your shopping!
@penwize1158
@penwize1158 7 жыл бұрын
So you want to go smaller? I like the Class B's too, some are especially nice but I think they would be too small for me. I have a big dog and I am not tiny either lol.
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
Since my children are all grown up and it is just for me or w/ my wife for trips. I am a small guy and have 2 little dogs and smaller class B is perfect even for big city DT parking... such as 19.5ft RT Agile... I can also use it as second car on driveway... My neighbor HOA does not allow RV parking but smaller Class B should be ok. It is exciting time for new RVs now .. so much better options and techs! Hope to see you on road w/ RV! :)
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
you can buy my RV... it is small as it gets for class C on MB chasis... :)
@penwize1158
@penwize1158 7 жыл бұрын
Hmm what kind again? How much?
@lewisbighuber7029
@lewisbighuber7029 6 жыл бұрын
That was a bum deal. I likes how the music turned all sad . Like a movie.
@papasocold6220
@papasocold6220 6 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂 when the background music went from rack city bitch, to 4:50
@lanksterprice
@lanksterprice 3 жыл бұрын
There was HUGE signs at the bottom and top and have been there from back in 2006 that tell you not to go down it... Your blind and should not drive if you missed them.
@lisaaskew1973
@lisaaskew1973 4 жыл бұрын
There are signs posted at both ends...
@thehailmaryproject8949
@thehailmaryproject8949 5 жыл бұрын
I might need to put my coffee down and put out my cigarette for that one.
@johnarizona3820
@johnarizona3820 6 жыл бұрын
If this is common for RV's to miss their sign(s) then it points to a systemic problem that needs resolution but just planting officers to continually ticket is corruption. They make money from the fines and continue rather that fix the problem and that is knowingly setting a trap for the purpose of revenue and not for public safety. Targeting the visitors who already are spending a great deal to see this national landmark and park is not right.
@rickgeller6043
@rickgeller6043 6 жыл бұрын
It’s a CHP cherry patch ripe for the pickens.
@RealRocdad
@RealRocdad 7 жыл бұрын
Dude that's a normal California mountain road man up, everyone in SF bay area has taken that road as a child to Yosemite in old Ford wagons and such... overheating was the main problem going up, down was easy!
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
Thx Dude... I am sorry to say that it was very fun driving down...:(
@streetliving
@streetliving 6 жыл бұрын
You should "NEVER" fallow to close when deciding or in treacherous weather. I'm from California but my driving experience in colorado tough me alot.
@reikidreams9265
@reikidreams9265 7 жыл бұрын
Is the a reference guide of some sort to help avoid roads like this all over the US? Or do you just wait to get there then turn around?
@songexpress
@songexpress 7 жыл бұрын
I really don't know, however one of the viewer commented that there are GPSs for RV/Truck and it warns about the dangerous road and height clearance for RV & truck. This was the only road I had problem during my cross country RV trip(>4,000 miles)... that's including the major national park such as Grand Canyon, Yellow Stone and etc... I want to go back to Yosemite and will not make same mistake... :)
@reikidreams9265
@reikidreams9265 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. That is good information!
@RandallSowell
@RandallSowell 6 жыл бұрын
You went to Yosemite for the scenerey and not to die? Then why would you continue on suck a very narrow and curvy trecherous piece of highway ...and totally tailgating the several vehicles right on your bumper that way?
@donaldrued2559
@donaldrued2559 6 жыл бұрын
just checked Google maps satellite view - sign saying no rv's is there and is prominent
@Joshua79C
@Joshua79C 6 жыл бұрын
Even i looked at it both ends, the top even has a weight restriction for that road next to it.
@mci828045
@mci828045 6 жыл бұрын
Regardless that is a sign. What about just good old fashion common sense. The road is not designed for RVs. Your carelessness put your passengers and other peoples lives traveling on the road in jeopardy.
@emersonbigguns5196
@emersonbigguns5196 6 жыл бұрын
jfdid sjdfo My damn gps took me up it at midnight going into Groveland. In daylight I could see the newer highway across the valley. Thanks google....gigi.
@ChiefThundermoon
@ChiefThundermoon 6 жыл бұрын
Local don't even go to Yosemite very much,the traffic sucks the gas is to high,i can go to the coast faster where I leave my RV and have it takin where I want! :)
@newlion7013
@newlion7013 7 жыл бұрын
What turn around, obviously that girl has NEVER pulled a trailer!!
@jgood497
@jgood497 6 жыл бұрын
Did you see the upper end of the road where the turnaround is? I assume not because the video mysteriously starts somewhere past the beginning of the road where we would have all seen the sign, which would have negated the real reason for posting the video.
@waynejohnson1304
@waynejohnson1304 6 жыл бұрын
By the way, I do agree with some of the others on your choice of music. At your age, it would have been nice to have heard some Barry Manilow, Helen Reddy, Rod Stewart, Dolly Parton, Olivia Newton John, Crystal Gayle, or even some Frank Sinatra for God's sake. What were you thinking? (LOL)
@songexpress
@songexpress 6 жыл бұрын
Ha ha... I was on Sirius satellite sample radio and it was playing jazz before that awful music... It was funny that the music changed to sad classic when CHIP stopped me. :(... The music of my choice is jazz and classic.
@waynejohnson1304
@waynejohnson1304 6 жыл бұрын
I feel better now. Some Pavarotti would be nice in your next film if you get pulled over. Why, even when I do doughnuts in an empty parking lot in the Winter, I play the Blue Danube Waltz. I wouldn't do it with the motorhome though ------- if I were you. LOL :)
@songexpress
@songexpress 6 жыл бұрын
Ha ha... Thx for watching! I have not made any new videos because I have been busy repairing new lakefront home and also got a new RV since this video....> Planning to take a trip to Yellowstone in October... Thx again!
@waynejohnson1304
@waynejohnson1304 6 жыл бұрын
Before you go to Yellowstone, I advise you to check the music you are listening to more carefully unless you want trouble with the authorities again. :)
@songexpress
@songexpress 6 жыл бұрын
For sure.. Thx!!!
@brianbirc
@brianbirc 6 жыл бұрын
Are you an Asian driver? You are in a mini van as well. Many of us feel they should take the buss. There is even an issue off road driving in the desert. Jeeple traffic! Slow groups of 10-20 or more. Spotting each other over small bumps or off a curb. I pass at 60 mph over 3x the size of the whoops not spilling my drink where I can. Not saying you are them but they exist.
@songexpress
@songexpress 6 жыл бұрын
I am very impressed!
@pascalfl2610
@pascalfl2610 6 жыл бұрын
Have anybody drove on Rd 130 Del Puerto Canyon Rd? This is close to San Jose, CA. It was fun but I wouldn't do again. I was so tired after so many turns
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