5er accidents
seems like the last few weeks have been really bad for 5ers here in NC. Why? My opinion. Many have been sold that story about how 5ers tow so good that you don't even know there are there, and that ...
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rlw999 wrote:
I'm always amazed at how fast people tow. Like in an area with 70mph speed limit for cars, and 60mph for trucks+trailers, I regularly see people towing RV's (both 5th wheel and bumper tow) at 75mph+, keeping up with the car traffic.
I don't tow, but when I drive my Class C, I generally stick with the truck speed limit... not only is it safer, but the gas mileage is better too. Just because you *can* drive at 75mph, doesn't mean you *should*, or that you can do so safely.
Just dropping from 65 to 60-62 mph, gives me 1-1.5 mpg, calculated a number of times. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of telling DW that my new Endurance tires are 81 mph rated, so she keeps wanting me to drive faster. I just respond with, "how much of a hurry are you in and how much more do you want to pay to go that fast?" :B She grumbles a bit and lets me just roll on at my favored 62. I =do= like it that I can roll down a hill at 70 and feel I'm not damaging my trailer tires, though.
Lyle
