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Explorer

Dec 09, 2015

Louisiana- RV trailer speed limit?

AAA says (under the Passenger Car Trailers heading) that the speed limit for trailers is:

"Boat or utility trailer, same as passenger car; house trailer, 55 mph, day, 50 mph, night for brake-equipped trailers 15 to 32 feet long, 50 mph for trailers without brakes less than 15 feet; all others, 45 mph."

Could someone familiar with Louisiana regulations confirm? or not? Maybe an RV fifth wheel is a "Utility Trailer" and thus the posted limit applies?

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24 Replies

tempforce
Explorer
Dec 09, 2015
a word of caution before you go over 65 mph, check the sidewalls of your tires. expecially if they are rated for trailer service. most trailer service rated tires are 65 mph max.
Houston_Remodel
Explorer
Dec 09, 2015
Same here. We keep the cruise control at 70 and usually are the slow ones on the road. Passed many a state trooper without worry.
samsontdog
Explorer
Dec 09, 2015
southernsky wrote:
I don't know what the rule is but I do 65 on interstate when towing my 5th wheel.

WOW !! I want to stay out of your way !!
southernsky
Explorer
Dec 09, 2015
I don't know what the rule is but I do 65 on interstate when towing my 5th wheel.