How many miles have you towed in one day?

Jbrowland wrote:
I understand the need to maximize vacation time and get to the destination. Many of us have done that.

The answer for ME is...as long as my wife and kids wants me to drive. We've been married for a long time now. ;)

I'm only in my 40's and travel with my entire family as well. I'm not old. Their safety and yours while on the road is always my main concern and no amount of vacation time saved is worth the risk. I'll always pick losing 6 hours in Yellowstone over killing my family or someone else. Most of the RV accidents I have seen or read about were in part due to drivers who didn't want to stop for various reasons or refused slow down. RV's are built with matchsticks. One small accident and they burst apart. Every time I feel rushed I picture one of those accidents with my family or yours and I slow down. Sounds negative and I apologize for painting such a bleak picture but it works for me.

But that's just me...on the road...with the rest of us.... ;)

I'm not sure that it's fair to equate driving long distances to driving unsafely.

I never, ever speed. My maximum towing speed is 65 mph, even when the speed limit is higher. We stop frequently to stretch, grab a snack, use the facilities, etc. I stop in the evening before I start feeling drowsy. And I always adjust my speed for weather conditions and traffic.

Yet, when we want to get somewhere, my family will happily put in a 750 mile day.

Safely.