What is your average freeway/highway speed?

[dotcommer]

Was just curious, what is the Average Highway,/freeway speed Most of you drive, and if that is from a gas or diesel coach?

[JaxDad]

tropical36 wrote:
Yeah and especially since the tires are only rated for 75.

Unless you’re talking about some unusual offshore stuff that comment isn’t quite accurate.

Almost all 22.5 and 24.5 Tire’s are rated for 75 mp/h OPERATION (at proper inflation of course) that’s NOT to say that’s the maximum speed they’re rated for.

Even if that was the maximum rated speed though, there’s still a healthy safety margin built in. If they’re ‘rated’ for 75 they don’t hand grenade at 77.

[Tinstar]

Diesel Usually 62-65 MPH

[mike_brez]

Low 60's for me with a DP

[tropical36]

GeorgeandTheBear wrote:
Wow! A couple of days ago I was in my F-250 and was lock-step behind a motor home towing a mini-van on a tow dolly. My cruise was set at 77 MPH! I eventually went around it on a long hill and checked to see that it was a Monaco Windsor DP with single axle in the 35-40' range. I'm definitely no expert, since I don't even own a coach yet, but that seemed a bit much.

Yeah and especially since the tires are only rated for 75. I'd sure hate to be anywhere near him, when a front steer tire blows. Wonder how fast he drives in a sports car, given the handling characteristics of each?
Not to mention, he's probably only getting 20mpg at that speed.....Yep, pun of some sort intended and a lol for sure.

[BigRabbitMan]

Coach converted from gas to Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel. Generally run in the 62-65 range as it is a relaxing speed for me. I like to avoid stress! I have come from Oregon to Mo to MN to VA and have averaged 13+ mpg. Will go back west via Canada.

[Tom_Barb]

8.3 -350 Cummins, Alison 6 speed, I'll run 60-65 MPH at about 1700 RPM, on the level. getting me 9-10 miles per gallon.

65-70. = 6 miles per

[jplante4]

GeorgeandTheBear wrote:
Wow! A couple of days ago I was in my F-250 and was lock-step behind a motor home towing a mini-van on a tow dolly. My cruise was set at 77 MPH! I eventually went around it on a long hill and checked to see that it was a Monaco Windsor DP with single axle in the 35-40' range. I'm definitely no expert, since I don't even own a coach yet, but that seemed a bit much.

Yup. The big coaches with the 450-550 HP engines tend to cruise up there. Holding the DW "recommended" 63 mph, I get blown by frequently by 40+ footers.

[GeorgeandTheBea]

Wow! A couple of days ago I was in my F-250 and was lock-step behind a motor home towing a mini-van on a tow dolly. My cruise was set at 77 MPH! I eventually went around it on a long hill and checked to see that it was a Monaco Windsor DP with single axle in the 35-40' range. I'm definitely no expert, since I don't even own a coach yet, but that seemed a bit much.

[2edgesword]

Gas, 55-60mph.

[Jeffe]

Interstate speed limit, but seldom higher than 70-72. In Texas a lot of the highways system is 75 and 80.

Diesel

[Wanderlost]

DP, whatever the road conditions and winds determine is the safest speed, up to the speed limit.

[Ivylog]

On good highways 64-67...diesel with a average over 55. On two lanes whatever the traffic is doing and every couple miles I move as far right as possible to let those behind me know I’m not the problem. If I’m the problem I’ll find a sale spot to let those behind (3-4) get around me.

[tropical36]

dotcommer wrote:
Was just curious, what is the Average Highway,/freeway speed Most of you drive, and if that is from a gas or diesel coach?

57mph and the same with our old gasser.

[Labman7]

Just completed a 4,300 mile trip -Illinois -> Iowa -> South Dakota ->North Dakota ->Montana -> North Dakota -Minn -> Wisc -> home to Illinois. Diesel. Averaged 66 for trip. Drove speed limit in all states, 65, 70, and 75. Didn't run into too many running 63, passed very few motorhomes or trailers. Was passed by many. Crossing ND with the 75 limit, I was passed like I was blocking traffic.

[wallynm]

Just past the peak torque at 1450 rpm and that is 58 MPH. best economy !!!!

3126 E Cat 330 Hp and 860 ft lbs of torque.