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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deltabravo wrote:the bear II wrote:
In WA I believe on some of the interstates the towing speed is 65MPH
Washington doesn't have a separate speed limit for towing.
In some areas the speed limit on the Insterstate highways is 70, but 65 is all the faster I drive while towing.
If the tires on the trailer are more than 5 years old, they should be replaced.
I'd highly recommend getting the wheel bearings serviced and the brakes inspected as well.
According to the Washington State Patrol they do
http://www.wsp.wa.gov/information/releases/2013_archive/mr051713b.htm
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.61.410
