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โMar-08-2016 05:09 AM
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โMar-08-2016 01:23 PM
Running 55 on roads posted for 65 and greater will not make you any friends. Just sayin'.
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โMar-08-2016 10:44 AM
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โMar-08-2016 10:09 AM
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โMar-08-2016 08:16 AM
Of course I'll do faster if needed to pass someone. I love the RVs that go like mad passing you on the flats an then can't hold 50 mph on the hills.
No, I don't have a "Vehicle in Tow" sign on my toad. As close as it is to the rear of the MH, I hope people can figure it out. It doesn't really matter if they realize it or not as long as they stay a safe distance from it and all of the lights are working on it.
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โMar-08-2016 08:03 AM
On secondary highways, I'll keep at the posted speeds and on two lane roads I'll typically find myself below posted speeds to reduce constant slowing on curves, blind intersections, etc. I'm always trying to expect the unexpected.
If, when on a two lane secondary road, I notice traffic starting to line up behind me and the road is not condusive to increasing speed safely, I'll try to move over and let traffic by, provided that there is a safe place to do so.
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โMar-08-2016 07:57 AM
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โMar-08-2016 06:58 AM
Drive at whatever speed you feel comfortable at.
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โMar-08-2016 06:53 AM
While in Texas when the posted speed is 80 mph, I'll move up to 65 mph as I don't want to be going too slow.
I have driven the coach for hours at 70 mph as that's what it was built for. As an above poster mentioned, the fuel usage increases exponentially at higher speeds.
55 mph = 7.0 mpg
60 mph = 6.5 mpg
65 mph = 6.0 mpg
70 mph = 5.5 mpg
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โMar-08-2016 06:50 AM
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โMar-08-2016 06:44 AM
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โMar-08-2016 06:41 AM
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โMar-08-2016 06:32 AM
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โMar-08-2016 06:29 AM
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โMar-08-2016 06:14 AM
I have hit 82 MPH while towing,, With a 100 MPH tail wind I might add and my foot no where near the accelerator pedal. MPG was off the meter. Display said "SPEED TOO FAST" or words to that effect.
Normally I tow 55-65 MPH. 55-60 is the "Sweet spot" for this rig.
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โMar-08-2016 05:56 AM
americanrascal wrote:
I have roughly the same set up (F53 w/ v10 class A) and hover between 60-63 on good 4 lane. Keep it at 55 elsewhere on 2 lane and always below posted. Can't remember busting 65 with the dolly and toad- especially since the dolly has ST's rated at no more than 65
X2 - I'm a lot more comfortable closer to 60 with the tow dolly and edge a little bit higher when towing the Jepp 4-down.
And, no, we don't put a sign on the toad. If they can't see the MH then they certainly won't see a sign ๐
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