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04-09-2015, 01:16 PM
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25% Grade - Should I be concerned?
Campsite registration email points out The Campground is located at the top of the Mountain, there is a 25% grade incline.
I'm in the FR3 30. Is there anything I need to know? or do differently?
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04-09-2015, 02:01 PM
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Hell yes...where is this campground? Are you sure that it's intended for RV's?
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04-09-2015, 02:09 PM
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You would probably have a lot of trouble with a 15% grade.
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04-09-2015, 02:14 PM
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25% Grade - Should I be concerned?
I'm hoping your kidding. Amicaloa Falls GA
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04-09-2015, 02:15 PM
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A 25% grade is unbelievable, I sure wouldn't try that. Would you mind posting the name and location of that campground?
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04-09-2015, 02:21 PM
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25% Grade - Should I be concerned?
Amicaloa falls GA
You don't think it has the torque enough to make it to the top?
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04-09-2015, 02:22 PM
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25% Grade - Should I be concerned?
Wow- it DOES say that!
I would call them and ask what size RV's they have had there.
Clifford pulled our 7500lbs up 15% grade to big bear and I thought for sure we were not going to make it- even at peak of power band.
Beautiful pics of the area though.
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04-09-2015, 02:26 PM
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I’ve read reviews of the park and a number of them mention the 25% grade. Apparently it is a beautiful state park but challenging to get to the campground. Let us know how it works out for you. If you have a toad I would consider disconnecting before going up.
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04-09-2015, 02:27 PM
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Playing with the new "bike directions" suggestion by another forum member, it has to be intense if there are multiple sections labeled "Walk your bicycle":
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.5...d34.565413!3e1
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04-09-2015, 02:28 PM
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Holy crap!!! I can't believe they even advertise it as tent or RV. I couldn't imagine getting any RV up that type of grade.
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04-09-2015, 02:30 PM
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I don't think we encountered a 25% grade even when driving up Pikes Peak! WOW
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04-09-2015, 02:32 PM
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I have been on some 16-17% grades on backroads in west va with my diesel 3500, but I cannot imagine 25% in a motorhome
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04-09-2015, 02:39 PM
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Here are some quotes from reviews of the state park on RV Park Reviews. Forewarned is forearmed.
There are warning signs of a 25% grade. If you are not confident in your tow vehicle I would recommend you find another campground. We camped at Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge in a Travel Trailer.
If you come in with 35'+ motorhome or trailer, only 3 sites leveling doable.
The park looks nice but I won't be camping there because of the road up. There's are signs warning of 25% grades and they aren't kidding. If you're pulling a trailer I'd suggest dropping it somewhere and driving up to the campground for a look. I did see one Class A up there but it was the camp host's and had the first site.
There is one area on the trip up the mountain where the campsites are that I began to wonder if my 37 foot V10 was going to make or not and several people I talked to said the same thing about the same area.
First and most importantly, there is a 25% steep grade going up to the campsite. Take note if you are concerned with your transmission or ability of your rig to pull up the mountain.
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04-09-2015, 02:49 PM
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25% up is 25% down, down is where things go wrong real quick.
I would pass, just not worth it IMO.
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04-09-2015, 02:51 PM
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We decide to go someplace else. We've been here for the day before. Looking for something new this weekend.
Thanks for the advice.
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04-09-2015, 02:52 PM
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I have to wonder if the 25% grade is going up a mountain, or just a final short distance like on the top of a hill once you get at the top.
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04-09-2015, 03:18 PM
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I routed it in my TopoProfiler App and it is really steep for about a mile. For 9/10ths of a mile overall 15% grade with some points over 20%.
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04-09-2015, 03:22 PM
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Since the OP has stated he not going to attempt this park, I am going to do one off-topic post then.
Maybe this park would be better for flying RV's. A 25% grade would be no problem here.
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04-09-2015, 03:24 PM
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4low on a 4wd pick will do it. I would not try it in a MH. I would not want to have to back all the way down.
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04-09-2015, 03:40 PM
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Whew glad I saw this!! I wanted to take our 36' Class A pulling a toad there. I would've been a little worried once I saw that 25% grade sign. 
Sounds like we'd camp nearby and take the toad for a day-trip to check it out.
Tom
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