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03-18-2021, 06:24 AM #1
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Who actually pulls there rig at 70 +
In light of the recent TT accident in Idaho which left a 350 dangling by its safety chains and speed was a factor. I have been thinking about perhaps asking a purely constructive question and perhaps educational for some of our new to TT towing crowd.
How many folks actually drag their rig at 70 + mph. because of posted speed limit or “the traffic was moving that fast”?2017 F-250 6.7 2019 273 MK
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03-18-2021, 06:28 AM #2
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On flat, level runs, I might be pulling at the posted speed limit, out West, of 75 MPH, but I have found that generally pulling at between 65-70 MPH I get about 1-2 MPG better than at 75 MPH. I also use the exhaust brake to help limit my speed, and usually use cruise control to keep it at 67 MPH.
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03-18-2021, 06:36 AM #3
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03-18-2021, 06:38 AM #4
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Who actually pulls there rig at 70 +
I NEVER go over 63mph
I find the bigger the truck the faster they go
Have been passed by plenty doing 75plus and will never stop to help them up the road
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03-25-2021, 05:29 AM #5
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03-25-2021, 03:00 PM #7
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It takes 75mph to pass somebody going 7mph under the speed limit SAFELY.
You do realize the majority of the traffic flow is going 75-85mph (at least down here)
Going too slow can be as dangerous as going to fast.
That said. I would always stop to help somebody in need, regardless of speed.2018 Solitude 310GK
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03-25-2021, 10:02 AM #8
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03-18-2021, 07:02 AM #9
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We run 65, I might touch 70 to pass on a 4 lane, but its right back down to 65 once I am around. Never under any circumstances over 70, I'm too long and too heavy, I want to get safely stopped in case of a problem. I saw that news report, witnesses said they were swerving before the crash, We cant speculate from here what happened.
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03-24-2021, 03:24 PM #10
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