The route from our home in northern California, (800 ft. elevation) took us up over the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Reno. The first 60 miles or so is on two lane roads then we merge onto Interstate 80. Shortly after getting onto 80, we crest the summit at the famous Donner Summit, (elevation 7,700 ft.). Driving the Autocar without pulling a loaded trailer over Donner is easy. But with a loaded truck it can be a challenge to the driver’s skill even with having engine, (Jacobs), brakes and a multi lane Interstate to drive on. This is particularly true in the winter when
