Getting to the RTR,

[Queen]

A caveat for I70 through IL, it is severely potholed and is hard as hell on vehicles. If it were me, I'd go with AT's route.

 

[gramakittycat]

I-40 gets parts closed during the winter from Albuquerque to the Tx border and more often west to the Az border. I plan to take I-25 south to I-10. then west.

 

[Sabatical]

You probably don't need to worry as much as you think especially if you've been driving in MI. We pulled a 6000 pound TT from northeast NY to RTR with a 1/2 ton standard cab chevy pickup running aggressive (not snow) tires and were just fine. We have 4x4 but have never needed it. The trailers weight on the rear will be plenty to give the traction to keep it going in the right direction. Follow others advice to keep extra braking distance from those in front of you, point it south, and you'll be just fine. We drove six days with 2 adults and 2 dogs in that standard cab and had no problems. The payoff of getting there and meeting all these wonderful folks is so worth it [emoji3]

 

[Iggy]

I'm hoping the driving conditions aren't too bad for me coming from San Diego.

 

[highdesertranger]

I am not trying to scare anybody, just saying be prepared, after all it's winter. iggy from San Diego take the 8 east then cut up the river valley, you will be fine. highdesertranger

 

[Iggy]

Yeah I know, I was making a joke. A very little one.

 

[highdesertranger]

lol I am kinda slow sometimes. highdesertranger

 

[blars]

One time, I did have to stop due to snow between El Centro and San Diego on I8. My defroster wasn't working, and the windshield wipers were not able to handle the snow buildup. A few hours running the furnace while I ate lunch at the casino was enough so I could continue.

 

[StarEcho]

Look for the department of transportation websites in the states you will be traveling through. Many times they have traffic cams on the interstates and will let you know of problems. Colorado even has a phone app.

 

[Optimistic Paranoid]

It appears that the 511 number is active in AZ and NM, though not in most of TX.

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/511.htm

Regards
John

 

[DannyB1954]

Leave early, and don't be afraid to use your RV to camp in to wait out a storm. Most roads are clear in a day or two after a storm. I carry chains, but never like to use them.
Time is on your side, that is if you have time. Overheating going up a hill should not be as much of a problem that time a year, as high temperatures will not be your enemy.