How fast do you tow?

**jjbbrewer** · 03-30-2023, 09:33 AM

Of all of the posts about towing speed, this was by far my favorite ..

https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/show...l=1#post441880

**Easycamper** · 03-30-2023, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by chillybob

Trailer size and tow vehicle fit are very important as well as driver ability.

Yep for sure. As we know most people overestimate their ability. It’s important to recognize that none of us are perfect and can improve our driving in some way. 99% of the time people are thinking they’ve great drivers and doing a wonderful job just before they cause a crash (and sometimes they continue to think that way afterward).

**kb0zke** · 03-30-2023, 06:51 PM

Thanks to all of you who contributed to this discussion. Someone mentioned that they run closer to 65 because their truck (similar to mine) seems happier there. I tried that on our last travel day, and saw very little change in rpm. I think that there may have been a little less downshifting, but that could also be the road.

I think I'll generally keep the cruise on 60 unless there is a reason to go faster or slower. That makes for fairly easy guessing as to how long it will take to get from here to there.

**pappcam** · 03-31-2023, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by kb0zke

Thanks to all of you who contributed to this discussion. Someone mentioned that they run closer to 65 because their truck (similar to mine) seems happier there. I tried that on our last travel day, and saw very little change in rpm. I think that there may have been a little less downshifting, but that could also be the road.

I think I'll generally keep the cruise on 60 unless there is a reason to go faster or slower. That makes for fairly easy guessing as to how long it will take to get from here to there.

My truck has a sweet spot where it doesn't downshift as much and that seems to be about 62-64mph or 100-104kmh. Of course that's on fairly flat terrain with a normal breeze.

**cowboybob56** · 11-11-2023, 10:07 PM

We're full time Rv'ers now, fully retired, military, teamsters, County equipment operations trainer, SSA. We're doing alright financially, but to put our 5th wheel toy hauler through the earth quake with the three axle leaf sprung rig, is insanely expensive to restore the wear and tear annually. We're good for 300-400 miles @ 60mph @ <10mpg avg. @ $4.50+ /gal @20,000gvwr RV towed with a diesel .You drive your rig as you see fit.

**reubenray** · 11-12-2023, 05:49 AM

I usually go around 65 for a max of 4 hours. But campground stops control how many hours I drive. Finding a decent spot to stop for an overnight is not that easy to do. I like to do one overnight and the next stop will be for a few nights.

**cowboybob56** · 11-12-2023, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by reubenray

I usually go around 65 for a max of 4 hours. But campground stops control how many hours I drive. Finding a decent spot to stop for an overnight is not that easy to do. I like to do one overnight and the next stop will be for a few nights.

Good Morning.
When we're going to be traveling, my wife will usually organize all of our reservations in advance for the very reason you noted. She'll research any areas of interest and adjust our stay accordingly. We've suffered the overnight check-in woes as well.

Bob and Robin

**nprario** · 11-12-2023, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by cowboybob56

Good Morning.
When we're going to be traveling, my wife will usually organize all of our reservations in advance for the very reason you noted. She'll research any areas of interest and adjust our stay accordingly. We've suffered the overnight check-in woes as well.

Bob and Robin

We do the same now. I like to keep it 65 or less now to reduce some of the road damage to the rig. The roads are pretty bad in most places especially over and under pass seams that can beat the stuffing out of your suspension.

**COGrandDes** · 11-13-2023, 04:13 AM

We just came back from the Albuquerque Balloon fest in NM a few weeks ago and averaged about 81 MPH towing the fiver. It's around 500 miles and an easy tow with the Duramax. My truck's sweet spot is 75-85 MPH all through the mountains. Tow to your comfort level for sure but just remember to use the left lane for passing to keep the traffic flows moving.

**robmcqueen** · 11-13-2023, 07:15 AM

Originally Posted by COGrandDes

We just came back from the Albuquerque Balloon fest in NM a few weeks ago and averaged about 81 MPH towing the fiver. It's around 500 miles and an easy tow with the Duramax. My truck's sweet spot is 75-85 MPH all through the mountains. Tow to your comfort level for sure but just remember to use the left lane for passing to keep the traffic flows moving.

Wow, So your that guy. Bad thing can happen reel fast at 85 mph. If you want to endanger yourself that your business but at 85 mph you could be endangering other on the road also.