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11-29-2019, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Kurtsara
Don't you get in the way going 5 mph under the limit?
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If they want to, they can pass me and race me to the next red traffic light or stop sign. I will likely arrive there 5-10 seconds later than them.
I don't like doing panic stops when the light turns yellow with a 43', 21 ton RV, towing a 3500 pound car. If the speed limit is say, 50 and I am doing 45 on a road I am not familiar with, that 5 mph cushion keeps things orderly and safe.-Paul
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11-29-2019, 12:40 PM
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#58
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Originally Posted by PandS
If they want to, they can pass me and race me to the next red traffic light or stop sign. I will likely arrive there 5-10 seconds later than them.
I don't like doing panic stops when the light turns yellow with a 43', 21 ton RV, towing a 3500 pound car. If the speed limit is say, 50 and I am doing 45 on a road I am not familiar with, that 5 mph cushion keeps things orderly and safe.-Paul
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What is there are no stop lights for a few hours? I would be 30 miles ahead of you because I usually drive 5 over the limit.
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11-29-2019, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Kurtsara
What is there are no stop lights for a few hours? I would be 30 miles ahead of you because I usually drive 5 over the limit.
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And that is important,, Why?
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11-29-2019, 01:59 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club RV Trip Wizard
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crasher
And that is important,, Why?
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my thoughts exactly!
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11-29-2019, 02:26 PM
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My opinion is - what speed you drive is a personal matter, but if you can't stop your rig in 300 ft or less, then you are driving too fast for the conditions.
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11-29-2019, 02:47 PM
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Talked to Cummins representative. With our serial number in hand she said the sweet spot for our engine is 1650. That runs 62 on the speedo.
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11-29-2019, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Gordon Dewald
Talked to Cummins representative. With our serial number in hand she said the sweet spot for our engine is 1650. That runs 62 on the speedo.
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The Representative actually said " Sweet Spot " ?
Is that really a thing in diesel engine specs ?
I just googled it and the " Sweet Spot ", something used by truckers, is less then 1650 RPMs. More like 1350.
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11-29-2019, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by twinboat
The Representative actually said " Sweet Spot " ?
Is that really a thing in diesel engine specs ?
I just googled it and the " Sweet Spot ", something used by truckers, is less then 1650 RPMs. More like 1350.
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I agree, is there really a sweet spot? If I ran at 1,650 RPM's I would be passing everything in sight. 1,400 RPM for me is pushing 65 MPH so I can't imagine that much difference in a motor home diesel. Maybe still not in 6th gear. 
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11-29-2019, 04:31 PM
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I forgot to add to my earlier post that I find another advantage to 65ish is that it tends to reduce the number of lane changes. Not that lane changes are evil, but playing hopscotch in a 36’, 20,000+ lb vehicle seems contrary to the idea of vacation relaxation. I find I tend to drive more strategically and take the long view when I’m captaining the rig.
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11-29-2019, 05:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crasher
And that is important,, Why?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LarryJB
my thoughts exactly!
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I guess I’m not allowed to have an opinion on this forum.
All you old slow pokes are the only ones that can.
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11-29-2019, 06:38 PM
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I try and maintain 63 that's where she likes it, and if i'm in a hurry i'll even bump her up to 64
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11-29-2019, 07:03 PM
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Usually 62 - 65 in a 70 zone on the interstate, with 65 being my top speed. That's a comfortable speed, and doesn't seem to hold traffic up. I adjust the speed down according to conditions and speed limits. I like staying 5 under the speed limit where the speed limit is less than 70.
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11-29-2019, 07:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kurtsara
I guess I’m not allowed to have an opinion on this forum.
All you old slow pokes are the only ones that can.
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I was just asking why it is important to exceed the speed limit just to be 30 miles ahead of someone else after a few hours while traveling in a motorhome.
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11-29-2019, 07:13 PM
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I can't help but believe that some of your noses are getting longer. Where are all the RVers in their 40+ Class A that fly by me while I'm going 5 mph under the speed limit? I see lots of them doing 5 over...not under. 
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