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pt1655 · 11-20-2014, 12:37 PM

I agree with Bigbird65; my comfort level towing is 60-65 depending on conditions. With my Ram 1500 and Hemi I can get 14mpg at 60 on a flat highway, 12 mpg the rest of the time. I haven't had the resources yet to replace the China bombs on our TT so until then we'll take it extra easy.
Happy Camping all!

CaptnLouie · 11-21-2014, 02:09 AM

I drive 55mph.

shoreco · 11-21-2014, 03:46 AM

If you're properly rigged. ..65mph is perfect. ..

SailorDon · 11-22-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TDI-Minnie

The question is, what is that speed for you?

55 to 60 mph depending on condition of road. Some blacktop pavements have "tire grooves" worn into them by big rigs. That starts my travel trailer to swaying and I have to slow down to 50 mph.

pdmac1946 · 12-01-2014, 07:24 AM

I like to tow between 60 and 65 on interstates. When I get close to 70 I don't feel like I have control. Drive the speed limit on secondary roads. I really like to just cruise at a safe speed for me without pushing it.

Beak12 · 12-16-2014, 01:52 AM

I have had 2 TT one a hardside popup (Trailmanor) and a regular trailer (Trailmanor) And if I remember right in CA the speed limit for towing is 55. Now I must say I tried to stay at 57 just to keep out of the slow lane and allow those getting on and off the freeways some vision and room.

ccman13 · 12-17-2014, 07:51 AM

I tow at 60 to 65 mph.

Bigg-limo · 12-17-2014, 04:16 PM

I used to tow my trailers 80 mph, loaded or not. Didn't matter what tires were on it either. Then I realized how much fuel I was using. I had backed it down to 70. That's what I run at now, if I'm not going too far. If I'm taking a trip that's more than a couple of hours, I'll run 60-65.

RGene7001 · 12-18-2014, 09:26 PM

65 +/- 3 mph. Mostly because of trailer tire limits. Air resistance usually becomes overwhelming over 73-75 mph. Many 18 wheelers are governed @65 mph, finding and following one is not a problem. And it gives me 1 extra mile per gallon.

ralphie · 12-19-2014, 08:45 AM

I don't exceed 65mph (tires) except in a passing situation, and I won't hesitate to pass a slower moving semi. I also don't go slower than 45mph because that's what the signs say on all the interstates I travel on. Maybe it's higher out West.

frankdamp · 12-19-2014, 10:18 AM

We've always stayed at the posted truck speed limits with our RVs (unless, of course, we're climbing steep grades).

Tireman9 · 12-19-2014, 10:29 AM

I hope that all the readers of this thread that have ST type tires realize that there is a MAX speed rating of ST tires of 65 mph.

This should be treated like an engine "RedLiine". Just as you would never consider driving just a few RPM under the engine redline as a good practice for engine longevity running just a few mph below the max of a tire is not good for its longevity.

If you would only run 80% of engine max speed then why would you run 98% of the tire max speed?

Gordon Dewald · 12-19-2014, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tireman9

I hope that all the readers of this thread that have ST type tires realize that there is a MAX speed rating of ST tires of 65 mph.

This should be treated like an engine "RedLiine". Just as you would never consider driving just a few RPM under the engine redline as a good practice for engine longevity running just a few mph below the max of a tire is not good for its longevity.

If you would only run 80% of engine max speed then why would you run 98% of the tire max speed?

Neat thinking and great way of explaining it.

RVGuy1966 · 12-19-2014, 11:02 PM

hmm, I will drive around 65-70 on straight aways. 60-65 on up and down hills. I always check my tires before and at intervals during the trip and when I arrive for damage or excessive wear. This next part is worth repeating, Watch the dealerships! they like to overinflate your TT tires by about 20+lbs! I can understand hitting a pothole or travelling along distance or maxing out the speed and the tires going boom.... I read the side of the TT and checked that my tires are spec to the TT. Since my TT is only going on two years my tires should be ok for a while but I will be looking soon for replacments as I won't take chances with my family. I have checked my tires at a rest stop after travelling around 70 mph for about 6 hours and found them and this is on a hot day in Florida to still be able to touch without burning my fingers. Mind you I don't always travel that fast but there are times when you have to make it around certain areas before a certain time or you sit....