Wrecks

BurbMan wrote:
It's nothing more than the law of averages...the RV industry has rebounded from the 2008 recession into the highest sales period EVER in the history of the industry. Here on LI you can't hardly get a campsite, it seems like every third house has an RV in LI

So it seems. 540000 sold in 2017 is hardly something to crow about unless you drink the RVIA koolaid. Look back at some past sales records, like 390000 in the 90's. Your looking at thousands not millions. What youre seeing at campgrounds is a good economy, relativly low fuel prices, and boomers retiring who with most the grand idea of life on the road gets old quick, especially when the budget gets balanced. 9 million registered RVs in the US is a constant number. Believe the hype and see what happens at the next economic downturn, or if gas goes to $4 a gallon. I have not had any issues getting a site, now, 3 years ago, or whenever. What you see on LI is population density coupled with being landlocked. I have friends who made those same comments 15 years ago.

rhagfo wrote:

SidecarFlip wrote:
Well then, I'm content to be 'part of the problem'...lol

Having said that, on a 2 lane I go the posted speed limit but then, never been on a 2 lane that is faster than 55 anyway.

On the Interstate I run 5 below in the slow lane. You want to go around, have at it. See ya.

Of course I'm not pulling a land yacht either. I have a truck camper and maybe a small trailer on the back with my quad and my truck is a 1 ton diesel. Well within it's capabilities.

Well you might find some issues in eastern Washington as several state highways there have a 65 mph speed limit.

Just found another one for you Side arFlip, Arizona 64 north of Williams is 65 mpg to the entrance to Grand Canyon NP.

rhagfo wrote:

rhagfo wrote:

SidecarFlip wrote:
Well then, I'm content to be 'part of the problem'...lol

Having said that, on a 2 lane I go the posted speed limit but then, never been on a 2 lane that is faster than 55 anyway.

On the Interstate I run 5 below in the slow lane. You want to go around, have at it. See ya.

Of course I'm not pulling a land yacht either. I have a truck camper and maybe a small trailer on the back with my quad and my truck is a 1 ton diesel. Well within it's capabilities.

Well you might find some issues in eastern Washington as several state highways there have a 65 mph speed limit.

Just found another one for you Side arFlip, Arizona 64 north of Williams is 65 mpg to the entrance to Grand Canyon NP.

So you would probably have to drive a Prius to the Grand Canyon to get 65 mpg.

Lwiddis wrote:
"Just can not figure what is going on."

Did you see the post this weekend from a member wanting to know if we all thought it was a good idea to tow at 75 mph? That's what is going on...dumbness. Bet he never even thought of his TT's tire rating.

Dumb is someone who can't speak. Stupidity is speaking of something you're not knowledgeable about, as above. All ST tires can be run at 75 if the rules are followed.

mike-s wrote:
All ST tires can be run at 75 if the rules are followed.

Now that right there is hilarious!

Lynnmor wrote:

mike-s wrote:
All ST tires can be run at 75 if the rules are followed.

Now that right there is hilarious!

Ah, I see you're not familiar with the Tire and Rim Association Year Book, the "bible" of the tire industry. Your loss.

BJean wrote:

I have traveled many miles in 7 decades. Have only seen 3 RV wrecks.

But on Monday I39 south of Rockford Il a Nothbound TT blocked both lanes from grass to grass. Was on it’s right side. Tow vehicle was free from TT. Tow was on drivers
side. Then today I74 mm47 in the work zone camper wrapped around light pole with tow vehicle face traffic. Just can not figure what is going on.

If you want to see more RV accidents than 3 in seven decades?

Just drive on I-75 in Florida during the beginning and ending of snowbird season. I've seen so many I've lost count.

Lets be careful about making personal remarks and lets try to keep the discussion on topic. Thanks.
Barney

mike-s wrote:
Ah, I see you're not familiar with the Tire and Rim Association Year Book, the "bible" of the tire industry. Your loss.

Can you share with us the information in the $125 specification book on how 65mph rated ST can be run safely at 75mph for extended periods? I run a higher load range tire and rim on my trailer for better wear and puncture resistance, but still adhere to the sidewall speed rating. I really don't have a desire to drive faster than 65mph while towing, but am interested in the dynamics.

Bedlam wrote:

mike-s wrote:
Ah, I see you're not familiar with the Tire and Rim Association Year Book, the "bible" of the tire industry. Your loss.

Can you share with us the information in the $125 specification book on how 65mph rated ST can be run safely at 75mph for extended periods? I run a higher load range tire and rim on my trailer for better wear and puncture resistance, but still adhere to the sidewall speed rating. I really don't have a desire to drive faster than 65mph while towing, but am interested in the dynamics.

Sure. The load/inflation tables for ST tires are based on a 65 mph max speed. But there is a note:

For operations at speeds above 65 mph, loads and inflation pressures in above table are adjusted as shown...

...the table says for 66-75 mph, you add 10 psi to the pressure required for the load. For 76 thru 85 mph, the load also gets derated by 10%. You still can't go over max cold inflation pressure, so depending on the load your tires carry you may need to bump up to a higher load range tire in order to add that extra 10 psi.