Descending the Dreaded Grapevine Hill

Today's Adventure Phoenix, AZ to Lebec, CA(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Descending Grapevine Hill We're going to descend the dreaded Grapevine Hill today! If done incorrectly, this steep downgrade can be deadly; so, let's do it the right way. Starting in Lebec We're starting at the Flying J Travel Center in Lebec, California, and we'll be driving north to Lathrop, California to make our … [Read more...]

Terminal Velocity – Phoenix to Lebec

Today's Adventure Today we're travelling from Phoenix to Lebec, California. Phoenix, AZ to Lebec, CA(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) From Phoenix, Arizona Our next load was waiting for us at Schneider's Phoenix terminal in the form of a pre-loaded trailer. After a fuel stop in Avondale, we'll head west to California, retracing our route from yesterday. To Lebec, California We're stopping … [Read more...]