Who actually pulls there rig at 70 +

[Skilletface]

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”?

[MoonShadow_1911]

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”?

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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[jjbbrewer]

On flat, level runs, I might be pulling at the posted speed limit, out West, of 75 MPH ..

Same here. If I'm trying to get somewhere (like for work or an event), I'll do the speed limit.
If I'm just doggin' along sightseeing & listening to Sirius, I'll go a little slower to save fuel.

[NB Canada]

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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[telder4]

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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Dang, so someone passing you makes you so angry you would not help them out if they were in need? What a world of selfesh people... get a grip

[NB Canada]

Dang, so someone passing you makes you so angry you would not help them out if they were in need? What a world of selfesh people... get a grip

Play stupid games win stupid prizes


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[Jdjaguar]

Play stupid games win stupid prizes


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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.

[Nathanthepilot]

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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I bet your fun to camp with.

[Steven@147]

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.

[Malco1]

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.

Same here 65 maybe 70 to pass