Routing Help, Reno to Flagstaff- 395 or 95? Options

[csvreno]

We're taking a trip starting May 23 from Reno, and I want to avoid being hung up at Hoover Dam. Which route is better for a 35' gas Class A; via Barstow on 395, or through Searchlight on 95? It's the first leg of a trip to southern Illinois, so we'll be fairly well loaded. (the rig, not us!) Any advice would be appreciated.

[RL36]

Im a native Califonian, take 395. There are some great places to stop and check out. While going through Bishop stop off and get some of the best beef jerkey you will ever have,cant remember the name of the place but its on the left side of the HWY when your coming into town from the north. Also while going through Bishop you must stop at Shat's Bakkery on Main st,amazing breads and bake goods,and for a great breakfast Jack Resturant on Main st is awesome. 395 has great fishing great little towns to stop off at and if you want a great history lesson stop at the old Mansanar camp, its between Independence and Lone Pine,a must stop. Also in Lone Pine there is a great RV Park (Boulder Creek). Its also a pretty drive,you will also get to see the San Andreas fault. Also Red Rock canyon is pretty cool too. I was recently in Barstow believe it or not on business I stopped into the Route 66 Museum and the train museum,WOW that was pretty neat! What ever route you take have fun a drive safely!!!!