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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The cruise control on my Dutch Star/Spartan will allow the speed to drop 2 MPH, THEN it will command more power in order to bring it up to 67 mph(my selected cruise speed). For me this is a safety feature which can help me in event of a front tire blowout, BUT ONLY if I keep my feet OFF the pedals, AND only if I instantly give it heck with the steering wheel in order counter the detrimental lateral frictional force that's initiated by the blown tire.
IMO it should go like this: all within the first 2 to 3 seconds, blowout/immediate steering wheel action and NO action with my feet,....on about the 4th second later the cruise control adds power and speeds up to 67 mph while I'm staying in control keeping it in my lane. I already also know the proper steps for slowing it down, so I catch my breath and execute the proper slow-down drill.
If I wasn't confident that I can do this, I would quit driving my big rig.
I train and train and train for ONLY the two most important initial steps: firm and immediate/PROPER steering wheel STEERING, AND NOTHING with my feet!
IMO it should go like this: all within the first 2 to 3 seconds, blowout/immediate steering wheel action and NO action with my feet,....on about the 4th second later the cruise control adds power and speeds up to 67 mph while I'm staying in control keeping it in my lane. I already also know the proper steps for slowing it down, so I catch my breath and execute the proper slow-down drill.
If I wasn't confident that I can do this, I would quit driving my big rig.
I train and train and train for ONLY the two most important initial steps: firm and immediate/PROPER steering wheel STEERING, AND NOTHING with my feet!
