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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-20-2019, 11:47 AM
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Posted By richard5933
Lots of us have 'can do' attitudes - but we all...

Lots of us have 'can do' attitudes - but we all have different things on the list of things we want to do. Obviously there are some things on your 'can do' list that are not on mine, and vice versa.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-20-2019, 07:22 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
Better choices? My better choice is not to...

Better choices?

My better choice is not to drive my coach faster than it was designed to run safely.

Not sure you're in a position to judge someone else's choices as 'better' until you've had a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-20-2019, 05:30 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
What I was talking about is a type of situation...

What I was talking about is a type of situation like when you're behind a large SUV or van and can't see the traffic or road obstacles directly in front of that vehicle.

Even when keeping proper...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-19-2019, 08:13 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
First, not every coach can be made to handle well...

First, not every coach can be made to handle well at speeds above 65, especially older rigs. No matter how much money you dump into a coach, if it was designed to cruise at 60-65mph it's going to be...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-18-2019, 07:15 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
That statistical study doesn't really apply here....

That statistical study doesn't really apply here. There are so many other factors that weigh against the study, such as motor homes generally being less stable at higher speeds than autos.

If the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-17-2019, 01:02 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
Regardless, I'm not going to drive 70+ in a zone...

Regardless, I'm not going to drive 70+ in a zone marked (and enforced) at 55mph, regardless of the speed of traffic. Even if I was guaranteed that my tickets would be paid.

Same for operating my...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-17-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
There is a stretch of highway around here where...

There is a stretch of highway around here where the speed limit drops from 70 to 55. Traffic regularly continues at well over 70 for quite some distance, in spite of the occasional radar enforcement...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-17-2019, 08:36 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
The toll roads around Chicago all have slower...

The toll roads around Chicago all have slower posted speed limits for motorhomes, buses, and trucks.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-17-2019, 04:58 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
Best I can tell by looking at the interwebs,...

Best I can tell by looking at the interwebs, Florida has at most a 70mph limit on Interstates, with a minimum speed of 50mph.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-16-2019, 02:03 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
These studies are somewhat of a red herring in...

These studies are somewhat of a red herring in this conversation. They discuss overall accident rates relative to speed limit and speed of traffic flow. But, this conversation is not about overall...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-16-2019, 09:59 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
Better contact the road departments and have them...

Better contact the road departments and have them update minimum speed on most Interstate Highways then, as it's often only 45mph.

And on mountain passes, you'll often see heavy trucks and many...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-10-2019, 05:00 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
How are all those improvements in your exhaust...

How are all those improvements in your exhaust system going to help you control that coach in emergency maneuvers and coming to a stop when someone pulls in front of you while you're driving 80+mph?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-09-2019, 01:02 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
I would be fairly certain that he was pushing the...

I would be fairly certain that he was pushing the limits of the tires on that coach - probably had been doing that for some time. That, combined with the heat on the road is not a great combination....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-09-2019, 05:33 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
I'm not talking about the ability of a car to go...

I'm not talking about the ability of a car to go 150mph here. I'm not talking about the ability of a motor home to go 85mph either. What I'm getting at is the wisdom of doing so considering all the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-08-2019, 12:11 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
Aside from your tires, I'd suggest the two other...

Aside from your tires, I'd suggest the two other limiting factors of concern would be the brakes and handling/steering.

Since we rarely drive only in a straight line, just imagine how well your...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-07-2019, 05:41 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
Most tires on motor homes will be 'L' rated,...

Most tires on motor homes will be 'L' rated, which is 75 mph. There may or may not be a marking on the side of the tire somewhere with this 'L' on it. The best way to find your specific tire's speed...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-05-2019, 08:45 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
Nearly every tire I've seen on a motor home are...

Nearly every tire I've seen on a motor home are speed rated to 75 mph MAX.

Unless you've got some kind of special tires on your rig, at those speeds you're putting yourself and everyone else on...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-30-2019, 07:22 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
Our '74 with 8V71 Detroit Diesel averages 7.5...

Our '74 with 8V71 Detroit Diesel averages 7.5 mpg. Our highest was just shy of 10 mpg, with tailwind and not running OTR a/c. Worst was 5.5 mog, which was with OTR a/c and generator use while camping.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-30-2019, 07:19 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
What kind of tires do you have that are speed...

What kind of tires do you have that are speed rated for 80mph?

Most I see go no higher than 75mph.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-28-2019, 07:37 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 40,837
Posted By richard5933
Tires on your coach most likely have a speed...

Tires on your coach most likely have a speed rating of 75mph. That doesn't mean that the tire manufacturer intended for you to cruise at 75, but rather that they'd be safe to do so for a specific...
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