Long Driving Days: Class A vs. Trailer
We've recently changed from a truck and bumper pull to a Class A motorhome. We've done nearly 40k miles with the trailer. On long trips, we would average about 500 miles per day when trying to "make...
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does not matter what you drive or pull. your body says when to stop.
best to not go past four (4) hrs without stopping. (figure open rd freeway speeds).
the cockpit you sit in matters.(cramped? lots of leg, body room). getting up and walking around 20-30 min. will save a life, or more.
i still drive a big rig for pay, and about 3 hrs drive time, i get stiff, and cramps in my legs. back kills me when i get out.
this 10 hr rule for drivers is very bad.
got a second for driving, swap out every two hrs or so. you will be far happier at days end.
but not everybody can handle a class c, let alone a big class A bus. after all when you put it in gear, your mind is on full alert till you park.
best to not go past four (4) hrs without stopping. (figure open rd freeway speeds).
the cockpit you sit in matters.(cramped? lots of leg, body room). getting up and walking around 20-30 min. will save a life, or more.
i still drive a big rig for pay, and about 3 hrs drive time, i get stiff, and cramps in my legs. back kills me when i get out.
this 10 hr rule for drivers is very bad.
got a second for driving, swap out every two hrs or so. you will be far happier at days end.
but not everybody can handle a class c, let alone a big class A bus. after all when you put it in gear, your mind is on full alert till you park.
