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Hornnumb2
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Apr 12, 2015

Towing above 65

Currently out camping and on the way up I was getting past left and right by rv's. If you have a proper truck and change your trailer tires to LTs. Can trailers be safely towed in the 70 mph range. Thanks

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  • Sprink-Fitter wrote:
    donn0128 wrote:
    Sure. I do it all the time. Only cavity. Fuel economy drops like a rock above 55.


    Cavity?


    Caveat

    ca·ve·at

    noun: caveat; plural noun: caveats

    a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.
    synonyms: warning, caution, admonition;
  • I think the semi trailers like to pass close, then cut you off. I always watch their tires as they go by and I have seen some just completely deflated and still intact but waiting to fly off. The best solution seems to be try to keep up with the majority, some will still pass, and others you can pass safely, but pacing yourself to fit in will avoid anxiety.
  • donn0128 wrote:
    Sure. I do it all the time. Only cavity. Fuel economy drops like a rock above 55.


    Cavity?
  • That is why we stay off the Interstates whenever possible. Hate to see what happens when an RV wrecks at that speed.
  • I like to go with the flow up to about 70 to 75. I have done it for years and have ST tires on the TT.
  • Sure. I do it all the time. Only cavity. Fuel economy drops like a rock above 55.