Have you considered Lake Mohave? The climbs going the back way thru 29 Palms is not as steep as Cajon Pass. If you do consider it, I recommend putting in at Cottonwood Cove. The lake is long and the winds are variable, usually blowing up or down the lake. They can get high like they do on Mead.
I appreciate your concern with your vehicle. We pulled our
My better half and I are headed up there for 7 days of sailing, fishing and exploring the coves.
