How fast do you usually drive?

[remcolent]

I try to tow with no more than 30 mph 50 KMH over the speed limit
more than 50 kmh over the limit you lose your license on the spot
speed limit om high way here is 50 mph with a trailor in the netherlands
Remco

[InsideOut]

You may find this ol' poll (& comments) to be of interest...

Average speed you tow at?

If you haven't voted, please do ~

Shari

[53flyingcloud]

Average speed has been around 55mph..Once in awhile, to climb the "hills", I'll get it up to 60 or 65 mph..that abt it..
I like to enjoy the ride and, since I'm usually by myself..I gota watch out for "things" on the road..
In all candor,
I bought my Airstream to slow down and, enjoy life~I don't feel the need to "join" the traffic rush hour madness...


ciao

[john hd]

my truck hits overdrive at 67 mph.

very happy at 70, 75 where speed limit allows it.

john

[overlander63]

I posted this on the other thread, but will give a fast rundown here as well.
I live in South Florida (read tabletop flat), and did some reasonably good experiments.

My Truck usually gets 14 MPG not towing.
Towing our Argosy, we got:
60MPH=11.5 mpg
65mph=10.5 mpg
70mph=8.9 mpg
75mph=7 mpg
Plus, over 70, and the trailer started wobbling and bobbling a little bit in the wind.
So, we tow between 60-65 mph, as traffic conditions and speed limits permit.
Terry

[Pick]

The 2000 454 powered 3500 got around 9.5-10.5 MPG towing 65-70 mph, dropping to around 9.5 mpg at 75 mph towing my Airstream.

The new Duramax powered truck has only pulled her once, and I got 12.8 mpg, but this is when the truck only had 670 miles on it.
Leaving for Florida later on this week, will report on what I get later, when I am destinated.

[john hd]

have a safe trip pick!

and post some pics of your landing pad!

take care

john

[John]

Mike,

Don't forget your shorts, sunglasses and sun block!!!!!

Mac

[RoadKingMoe]

My torque peak's at 1600 rpm, or 57.something mph, so I usually drive between that and 60 mph or 1700 rpm. When a grade's approaching, I punch the OD off button and that takes it up to 2400 rpm at 60 mph, 200 rpm below my max hp rpm... just about right. Never taking the cruise control off. I don't bother to slow down in 55 mph zones. Life is sweet.

[Silvertwinky]

I think there is a great advantage to stay within the posted speed limit while towing. I notice that most traffic will exceed the limit; whereby pulling away from me when driving.

I find that I approach fewer vehicles that way which results in less breaking, less gas consumption, less lane changes, etc... However, you will still occasionally find the driver going way less than the posted limit but more times than not, I've found the driving much easier. It just allows all of the other traffic to get out of your way and besides that, it's safer!

[Over59]

Sometimes I almost forget there's a trailer back there and I go and scare myself with the ... what if I drop a wheel at this speed..flash.... With a 5.7 and a Caravel my sanity is the only limit.. hope it holds. Hard to stay under 70.