I guess 80 mph is the new 65 mph

[SprinklerMan]

I just got back from a 7 day vacation in Myrtle Beach SC , I left Maryland and did the I 95 route . Now this trip we didnt take the trailer , ( not my choice ) Now I am running with traffic , adverage 70 to 75 mph . I was running the slow lane , I was constantly being passed like I was standing still. So just for something to do I kept count , I was passed by 47 travel trailers , and they were pulling away from me while I was running 75 mph . Both trailers and fifth wheels . These guys were moving , best part was this was in the rain , wet roads and spray . I guess 75 ++ is the new 65

[Huntindog]

My last trip was a couple of weeks ago.
We were going to the north rim of the Grand Canyon from Phoenix.
Left on a Thursday after getting off work at noon. We took the Arctic Cat 650 V2s and enough gear to put our gross about 24K. Hit I-17 northbound at 1PM with sun beating down for a nice toasty 113 degrees.
Ran 75-80 MPH where ever the limit was 75. Averaged about 5 over otherwise. Had a great 4 days up in the cool country and returned the same way. The Duramax Diesel performed like a champ on the hills at full throttle and the Michelin XPS Rib LT tires on the TT did the job I paid them to do. Averaged 9.4 MPG for the trip.
As usual, nothing went wrong.:B

[CKNSLS]

DutchmenSport wrote:
Speachless over that one! But not surprised at all. I've been fussing about the high rare of speed for years and years now, but every time you mention it to a policeman, or anyone for that matter, they just look at you and give you a "so what?" look.

I can't stand the Interstates any more for this very reason and because so many interstates are just so rough and bouncy. ESPECIALLY when towing my trailer, I really don't want to travel that fast. And I absolutely hate feeling the frenzy of have to drive as if I just escaped a prison in hell or get run over, honked at, middle fingered, and idiots riding my bumper (as if that's going to make me go faster .... ha! I slow down!) So driving the interstates to me is worse than a war zone! I've come to hate them. I now drive secondary roads only, avoid interstates, take my time, enjoy the ride, slow down, drive the speed limit, and arrive at my destination relaxed and in good spirits! I've also quit driving interstates when NOT towing also! I'll go clear out of my way to avoid them now! Between my truck and my trailer I have $100,000 invested in my rig. I value my life and the life of my wife, and my dog! No, those idiots can zoom on down the road and I hope they all reach their destination safely. But no wonder so many have so much "rage" in this world. They bring it on themselves. Relax, SEE the roses on the edge of the road, and smell the coffee at a local restaurant in some little hick-town that no one ever heard of, and most definitely, you'd never even know existed if you drove the interstates!

Well said Dutchman

[PawPaw_n_Gram]

I understand that a lot of folks have only a little bit of time to get to the campground and get back home. Heck we used to leave the lake at sunset on Sunday when I was a kid.

Running over 75 is just asking for trouble with tires, emergency stops, control in wind gusts, etc.

Not to mention that it cuts fuel mileage by at least 25% to 40% for most trucks with large TTs.

[gunner65]

You ought to try I-75 south on Fridays when KY is being invaded by what we affectionately call the Ohio-royal-navy. They will run you down with a massive boat at 80+ and sometimes faster. Gotta get to them lakes!

[Tequila]

I keep it under 65, on a freeway they can just wait their turn to go by, on 2 lane roads i have a rear view camera and will pullover to let people by when I can.

[jaycocreek]

mrkoje wrote:
Scary thought - I rarely go above 60MPH and that is usually when I'm going down a hill. I try to keep it around 57-58MPH. No doubt the traffic behind me on some of the 2 liners get upset but I try to play it safe.

Pretty much the same here!

[Monaco_Montclai]

hey Dutchman, my man u have my vote of thanks. everyword u said is mine too. be safe my friend and enjoy the roses. now it all happy-camping

[Bumpyroad]

might be a Friday afternoon/Sunday evening thing. I travel I-95 a lot in that stretch, drive the speed limit, and haven't noticed too many Joey Chitwood's out there.
bumpy

[SprinklerMan]

I did see plenty of blown tire tread on the shoulders , but no trailers fixing flats , I guess the rain was keeping the tires cooler . On my return trip I ran US 301 N wasnt as fast but the scenery was better and the gas was cheaper .

[old_guy]

some one must be buying their gas for them.

[Francesca_Knowl]

CKNSLS wrote:


And the blown tire threads will continue........

You mean....there could be a connection? 😉

[DutchmenSport]

Speachless over that one! But not surprised at all. I've been fussing about the high rare of speed for years and years now, but every time you mention it to a policeman, or anyone for that matter, they just look at you and give you a "so what?" look.

I can't stand the Interstates any more for this very reason and because so many interstates are just so rough and bouncy. ESPECIALLY when towing my trailer, I really don't want to travel that fast. And I absolutely hate feeling the frenzy of have to drive as if I just escaped a prison in hell or get run over, honked at, middle fingered, and idiots riding my bumper (as if that's going to make me go faster .... ha! I slow down!) So driving the interstates to me is worse than a war zone! I've come to hate them. I now drive secondary roads only, avoid interstates, take my time, enjoy the ride, slow down, drive the speed limit, and arrive at my destination relaxed and in good spirits! I've also quit driving interstates when NOT towing also! I'll go clear out of my way to avoid them now! Between my truck and my trailer I have $100,000 invested in my rig. I value my life and the life of my wife, and my dog! No, those idiots can zoom on down the road and I hope they all reach their destination safely. But no wonder so many have so much "rage" in this world. They bring it on themselves. Relax, SEE the roses on the edge of the road, and smell the coffee at a local restaurant in some little hick-town that no one ever heard of, and most definitely, you'd never even know existed if you drove the interstates!

[CKNSLS]

I posted the same results several months back when I returned from my 8,000 mile trip around the U.S. Most on this board doubted my power of observance in regards to other vehicles passing me on the roadway.

And the blown tire threads will continue........

[mrkoje]

Scary thought - I rarely go above 60MPH and that is usually when I'm going down a hill. I try to keep it around 57-58MPH. No doubt the traffic behind me on some of the 2 liners get upset but I try to play it safe.

[K_Charles]

I stay with traffic if it's not heavy, up to 70 or 75 all the time with the TT, but I do slow down when it starts to rain.