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


2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew

 

[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.

 

[triplethreat]

I usually roll at ~67 or so. I will bump it up to 70, maybe a little more to make a pass, especially if I look in the mirror and see a long line of traffic coming...and the vehicle in front of me is driving less than I am. We are planning a trip out west in Sept, and I will be all interstate from Knoxville, TN to Williams, AZ....so once we get into the less crowded areas....AR, OK, TX, NM, etc, I will probably be running closer to 70 most of that distance. One important factor for me is having a good TPMS system for the trailer tires, all six of them and making sure the tires, wheel bearing, etc are all in good condition.

 

[Calbar]

I will run at 70 to 75 with the flow of traffic. I also keep a lot of space between me and the vehicles in front of me so I can stop safely.

Rob

 

[FT4NOW]

I pulled my Momentum at 70 quite frequently, but my tires had the correct speed rating, not all trailer tires have a high speed rating. Also, I think pulling a 5th wheel at 70 is not the same as a TT at 70. I've never pulled my Reflection yet, so no data on that one.

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[Hokensalem]

60-65 for me. I never go faster than my Guardian Angle can fly.

 

[Gold Country Livin']

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”?

The couple was on the news last night here on the local channel. He said they were hit by wind. That area is known as being windy plus they were traveling over the gorge. I did not see or hear what their speed was. I think the speed limit there is 70 for trucks and 80 for cars.

 

[RV Sailor]

Seeing as the deer don’t respect speed limit signs we try and stay 60-65. It’s not how fast the road allows for us, but how quickly we can stop safely the whole rig. When conditions are perfect it’s easy to push it but we use the cruise.

 

[boyscout]

I've gone 75 - even a little more - occasionally but usually closer to 70 (if the limit allows it) and often lower (to save fuel).

However I have a fifth wheel. I would never travel much over 65 with a travel trailer.

I was once traveling at a pretty good clip (don't remember how fast) in the right lane when a Dodge 3500 with a 30'+ travel trailer passed me going 6-8mph faster. He was only about 50 feet ahead of me when he hit a bad bridge transition. Man, that guy bucked like a bronco for hundreds of feet, used up both lanes and some of the shoulder before he finally got settled again. I swear his front wheels were barely on the ground for mili-moments of that ride.

We hit the same bridge a second later of course, bucked and thumped through it but NOTHING like the near loss of control of the travel trailer's experience. Not trying to make enemies of ALL of the travel trailer folks here, but there is a difference.

 

[Wileykid]

I pull at 65 mph, mainly for the mileage, but have been at 70-75 mph. I set my cruise control on 65, as my current trailer is light for the truck, and it is easy for the speed to creep up if I am not paying close attention to it. My tires are Endurance, which are rated at 87 mph.

If you have a properly set up truck/trailer, with good tires that are rated for the higher speeds, I see no reason you can't be at the higher speeds, if speed limits allow. Not talking 80+ mph, but 70-75 is not bad, just not what I choose.

 

[rootusrootus]

I try to keep it at 65. I enjoy excitement, but not while towing a TT.

 

[Scott'n'Wendy]

I do.

When double pulling with the boat behind the fifth wheel I cruise at about 65 most of the time. Without the boat - 70/75.The traffic is relatively sparse where I live.
Down in the US, I generally run the speed limit of the interstate.
I'd be the guy passing NB Canada, but I'll stop and help you if I see you waving on the side of the road...lol


I have a fifth wheel not a TT, and I agree with boyscout, it's a more stable arrangement than a TT.

 

[Jerryr]

Normally we tow at 63 -65 MPH, always in the right lane.

We tow a Reflection 337RLS 5th wheel with our diesel F350 SRW.

We put Goodyear G614 G-rated tires and disc brakes on the Reflection. The Speed rating for the Goodyear tires are 75 MPH. The disc brakes improved the ability to stop the rig enormously.

We are not in a rush and safety is our biggest concern. The stability of our combination is awesome.

 

[attaboy]

67 mph is my comfort zone.
we have a bumper pull and a bigger truck than trailer.
Bob A.

 

[CMeth54]

The couple was on the news last night here on the local channel. He said they were hit by wind. That area is known as being windy plus they were traveling over the gorge. I did not see or hear what their speed was. I think the speed limit there is 70 for trucks and 80 for cars.

Maybe he was rolling without a good WDH (with sway control).

 

[Sportsdad60]

Gilda (Our 2000 F350 7.3L) doesn't see speeds faster than 60 mph. However I admit I've pushed 65 in between central MT and North Dakota. Flat as can be.

With our new truck (April 5th delivery F350 Dually 6.7L) , I suspect I might push 70 on straight open freeways, but hey, we're retired. Speed and time mean nothing to us anymore. Low and slow is how we are now.

 

[Cajun Couple]

I pull a 5th wheel that's almost 17K pounds loaded. I try to limit my speed to the 63 to 65 mph range and of course this is depending on road conditions. Drove many years with the national limit at 55 mph pulling tankers and dry vans so 63 to 65 mph is a bonus. Retired 9 yrs so I'm not getting paid by the mile. Wife and grandkids may be along for the trip so I take it extra careful just like when I hauled flammables!