How fast do you drive your Class A?
I'm curious what others have found to be the magic point between rig capability, speed, and fuel efficiency. I'm not talking about when you are sauntering along just enjoying the scenery, but rather w...
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Jayco-noslide wrote:
I'm out of the mainstream I know but I drive tops of about 58 no matter if it's my 30 ft. Class C towing a car or any other type of RV especially towing something. Compared to let's say 65 or 70, my fuel economy is better and I can relax but above all, my chances of avoiding a crash are much higher. If something pops up in front of me or I blow a front tire, slower is safer.
Sounds like you should be driving 45 and only driving non-Interstate highways. When the highway signs read "minimum speed 55" and you are driving 58, you are legal but you are a hazard IMHO. You need to balance reality with common sense. I drive 70+ on a regular basis but if traffic slows, so do I. It's really that simple. Speed does not determine your chances of being in an accident. Attention determines your chances of being in an accident. Tires? Blow outs happen when you did not pay attention to the tire condition so it is again a matter of attention.
