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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- Depends on the speed limit. If the limit is 55 I go 60-62. If the limit is 65 then I go at least 65, maybe more. Anything less then that is too slow. If the limit is over 65 it depends on conditions. I don't go over 70.
rbpru wrote:
BTDT. I am satisfied with it.... But many here would say my TV is overkill. I like overkill.
If you think you can stop fast, wait till you really need too. A lot of highway passes under your vehicle in a very short period of time.
Fortunately, few of us will ever need to find out.- If you think you can stop fast, wait till you really need too. A lot of highway passes under your vehicle in a very short period of time.
Fortunately, few of us will ever need to find out. totaldla wrote:
With the right sized truck, and working trailer brakes, it can stop way faster than I want it to.
I wonder about stopping when you are cruising at 75mph - oh well, not many TT wrecks on the highways anyways.- I wonder about stopping when you are cruising at 75mph - oh well, not many TT wrecks on the highways anyways.
- 63 works well for my setup. 70+ when passing or in a hurry. TT Kumho 857 tires are rated to 99.
- My sweet spot is 62. Everything seems harmonious at that speed.
Nitrocherokee wrote:
I think this is my first post, so Hi.
I was amazed going through this thread with "most" saying they run in the 60-65 range. I have a 2013 Puma that is 33' long and tow it with a Chevy 2500 6.0 gasser I have found for my travels up and down I75 here in Michigan my sweet spot is 69-71. What I found amazing is all summer long running my 69-71 I get passed quite a bit by other RV'ers and rarely do I pass other Rv'ers. I do wonder about the guy that passes me like I am standing still with his 40' 5er and diesel truck billowing black smoke...... where the heck you going in such a hurry
I think "most" of the people who you see flying on the roads aren't big posters in forums like this.
I meet people regularly who just bought brand new campers for the first who don't have the slightest idea how they work, including things like tire speed ratings and braking ability. I have directed people to this forum, hoping they will learn a bit about safety and highway driving.westend wrote:
Yea, 55 I just went through there. I think I was the only one obeying the speed limit; everybody down there is in such a hurry!:S Also I saw a lot of shredded up tires on the roads, Go figure!:B
Isn't the speed limit in CA 55 or 60 for towing trailers?
Happy towing!
Bill- Isn't the speed limit in CA 55 or 60 for towing trailers?
