Towing speed?
I'm wondering what speed most folks shoot for when towing a travel trailer? Highway towing on the flats that is.
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- Best MPG is 62-64 MPH for our truck. I'm never in a hurry and I'm not retired. Relax enjoy the trip.
- 65-68
Its the only time the wife likes riding with me. hahaha - My truck has a sweet spot at about 62 mph. I prefer to keep it below 65 regardless of the posted speed limit.
- Being a proud Texan, we urge everyone to burn as much fuel as possible. If you can't drive faster then use a lower gear, turn on the AC with the winders open, or drag an anchor.
We set the cruise control on 70 unless the speed limit is lower.
The diesel truck handles the weight with no problems. Your mileage may vary. - Speed-
In Calif. if you are driving over 63 mph. you better be sure your Radar detector is on and working. You will visually be very easy to pick out in traffic as you will be passing most of the big 18 wheelers. Valentine Radar is the very best:) - 65 is the top speed I'll drive with my current tires. At that speed, I don't even feel the trailer behind me and it's comfy.
- 62-63 is the sweet spot for our truck on the interstates. Since we carry 300 gallons of fuel we don't stop every day for fuel so we see the same four wheelers (and some RVs) blasting past us three or four times a day!
tempforce wrote:
RiconVTR would you mind, posting a link or two to those tires with higher speed ratings.
thank you..
Look into Carlisle RH and HD series tires.
As well as Goodyear Marathons...when run +10 PSI per their documentations.
Westlake ST tires as well...over 65mph rated.
And then the LT bandnwagon that I am 50/50 on...they are all over 65mph rated- I like the 62-64 mph area.
- RiconVTR would you mind, posting a link or two to those tires with higher speed ratings.
thank you..
