New to towing. Speed? Weight?
My husband and I are new to towing. We are preparing to tow our travel trailer for the first time, and we have a few questions. First - the specs: Trailer - 1974 23' Prowler Truck - 1989 Chevy Su...
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In most states the speed for vehicles towing trailers is 55MPH unless posted otherwise. In WA I believe on some of the interstates the towing speed is 65MPH
In California it is 55MPH everywhere on the interstate hwys.
That being said, I usually travel at 60MPH on the interstates when no traffic, 55MPH with traffic.
A note of caution, back in the 80's I saw a setup like yours weaving in and out of traffic on I-10 near Palm Springs. The driver was doing at least 70MPH when he passed me. About 10 miles down the road after going through a curvy mountain pass he was pulled over to the side of the road. His full water tank was laying on the road next to the TT. It had broken loose and smashed through the sidewall of the trailer. If he hadn't been such an aggressive driver that would not have happened.
In California it is 55MPH everywhere on the interstate hwys.
That being said, I usually travel at 60MPH on the interstates when no traffic, 55MPH with traffic.
A note of caution, back in the 80's I saw a setup like yours weaving in and out of traffic on I-10 near Palm Springs. The driver was doing at least 70MPH when he passed me. About 10 miles down the road after going through a curvy mountain pass he was pulled over to the side of the road. His full water tank was laying on the road next to the TT. It had broken loose and smashed through the sidewall of the trailer. If he hadn't been such an aggressive driver that would not have happened.
