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DutchmenSport
Dec 31, 2014Explorer
Run 55 mph in "drive" gear ... not the "overdrive" gear. Stay no faster than 55 until you (or your husband) feels 100% comfortable towing. You might even want to stay off interstates and take secondary roads so you can initially tow at even a lower speed. The important thing when towing the first time is to NOT assume anything. The rules for towing are far different than when NOT towing. Until you feel 100% comfortable and have 100% confidence in the ability of your tow vehicle AND the trailer ... ABSOLUTELY do not push your speed! Learn ... get the feel of the "entire" rig" ... and don't get in any hurry.  You are not driving a sports car when you have the trailer attached!  You're driving a monster!  Getting there SAFE is more important than getting there FAST!
Congrats on your new purchase!
Congrats on your new purchase!
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