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03-26-2021, 08:26 AM #1112021 398M Full Body Paint 8k axles. LRH tires. Disc brakes.
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03-26-2021, 09:23 AM #112
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I'm in the process of planning one of our upcoming trips. I needed a brake using Trip Wizard so I hopped over to the forum to see what's up, and I see more conversation about towing speed. Besides the traffic considerations, let alone tire problems and other stuff at too fast a speed, here is another thing to consider about speed, steep grades!
In planning our trip coming up, it takes us from Orlando up I95 to Charleston, then up I26 and I81 to Bull's Gap and Bristol TN. Staying @10 days outside Bristol, then traveling I81 to I75 through Knoxville on up toward Cincinnati staying at the Rising Star Casino just inside Indiana for awhile.
Using the terrain and grade mapping feature of the Wizard I see I'll be seeing grades of 5-6 and possibly 7%. I do not want to hit these down grades driving too fast. Before you know it a 6-7% down grade can get you going way too fast to recover. As I said earlier we keep our speed to 65, we are at 15.5K weight. Our Garmin RV660 has a feature to warn of up coming steep grades so I'll back it down and use the exhaust brake and downshift to keep the speed down. I told the wife we'll be singing "She'll Be Coming Around the Mountain" through some of our trip, don't want to go splat up against a mountain like the Coyote chasing the Road Runner.Last edited by Steven@147; 03-26-2021 at 09:40 AM.
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03-26-2021, 07:53 PM #113
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I run the speed limit up to 75mph. Mostly interstates. Wind does not bother our rig out in the open planes.
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03-26-2021, 11:58 PM #114
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03-28-2021, 11:24 AM #115
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Originally Posted by [email protected]
Not 60 most agree 65 is their average. few Rv tires are rated for 80 miles MPH or even 75, my Sailuns are rated now for 75 but like the other guy says would yo run your truck at red line for hours. My camper cost to much to risk it. The comparison from 60 to 75 or 80 is unrealistic and only self serving for this post as you would not be driving that fast for hours on end only short bursts due to traffic changes, and your fuel savings are not realistic as your increased speed and RPM would burn considerably more fuel ( your truck has a 430 rear gearing and burns more fuel at a higher RPM than my 410 rear dually just driving to the grocery store let alone a 1000 trip) to keep all that weight moving fast so there would be no savings just more costs at least on the planet I live on.
Then add in (pick one or more) travel stops, leg stretching, bathroom, eating, dog stops , kid stops, fuel stops, so the time savings would be minimal and not worth taxing
my equipment or jeopardizing my families lives to save 3/4 of an hour. Hanging out in the fast lane trying to push the guy in front of you faster with an intimidating truck and camper. The fact that you think people need to get out of your way and you can do what ever you want at any speed is scary I see them all the time going to work. Your modifications have nothing to do with saving fuel, time or anything it else just gives you the attitude your on a different plane than the rest of us and that`s the really scary part.
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03-28-2021, 01:39 PM #116
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03-30-2021, 09:11 AM #117
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Thanks to all who responded with overwhelming positive commentary. For those that chose not to heed the wisdom of others, I invite you to go to YouTube and review the posted RV crashes before your next trip. Sure speed my not the main factor, however, when things go bad speed will be the enemy and your just along for the ride. Warning, some dash video cams recorded what was said in the cab.
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03-30-2021, 12:33 PM #118
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Hey Skilletface I have been pulling trailers for 45 years without issue. Fifteen years pulling with our Volvo 780 and ten years before that with a 9200 International HDT and then with an F350. I think that would qualify myself of having wisdom. People have stated that rigs driving slow in the left lane are the ones causing problems forcing us to pass in the right lane.
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03-30-2021, 01:56 PM #119
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As with most everything in life, our preferred towing speed is partially based on the level of risk, and tow vehicle/hitch has alot to do with that. I doubt anyone is consciously choosing to endanger themselves or others on the road, but from those of us who have seen accidents involving trailers & unsafe speed for conditions, the message is simply “Please drive safely”.
Bad things can happen at any speed, but as speed increases, so does the chance of something going wrong. A blowout at 55/60 will have a greater chance of maintaining control than at 70/75 (no need to start the Westlake bashing here). If we all had Volvos as TVs, I think most folks would still continue towing at the speed they tow at now. So be safe and enjoy the journey!Mark and Judy
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03-31-2021, 07:20 AM #120
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I think we all have different abilities and equipment. Towing a questionably loaded 12K pull trailer with an F150 is very different than pulling a empty 5th wheel with a Volvo 780 tractor. IMHO, it's up to each individual to determine how their skills and equipment capabilities translate to a safe speed. I don't think one size fits all.
So watching videos - it reminds me of when people that don't ride motorcycles find out that I roadrace, they want to tell me about someone they heard about who got killed riding a motorcycle. I'm not sure why they tell me that. I guess it's supposed to help me somehow??signature
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