Ron3rd wrote:
RTCastillo wrote:
Tim TH wrote:
Hi,
Going to make a 2000+ miles round trip within 10 days time frame and wondering if there is any problem if I tow 75 mph provided road is flat, traffic is clear and normal wind condition.
65 mph sounded like a norm to most people and I like to hear from seasoned RVers.
Tow vehicle is Titan XD with Cummins 5.0 Turbo.
Thanks.
Tim
California has a speed limit of 55mph for trailers and towed vehicles.
Depending on the highway, they might allow up to 65mph even at the same posted speed limit of 55. But you don't want to know which is which as the state has the highest fines for traffic violation.
The most important consideration though is safety: for yourself, your family and other people.
Very true as to the Calif speed limit of 55 mph when towing. I've never seen it enforced though. I usually go 63-65 in Calif and have never had a CHP officer even look at me. As long as you going with the flow of traffic you won't have a problem IMO. Start passing everybody and you will.
I have a friend who is a CHP officer and he said he never looks to enforce the 55 mph towing limit so long as you are not grossly speeding. He said the big thing they're looking for now in Calif is "aggressive driving" and talking on cell phones.
Got one too that CHP guidelines to their enforcers is 10 mph above speed limits.
For cars in SoCal, while posted is 65 mph, you still off the hook at 80 mph as long as you don't weave in and out of your lane.
