This is directed at a specific person (who probably doesn't read this forum) but applies to many people.
You all need to pick up the pace man! In my town, there is a main drag that literally crosses the entire state. It's a nice ride, very scenic. Well this also happens to be a feeder route to the highway for a large area around us, a fairly main artery.
So the other morning we pull out behind a motorhome that says "Vectra" on the back, towing a little car with California plates - we're in New York so you're likely not new to driving an RV.
The problem is this, there's a minor hill going up into our village, and then a straight slight (nearly level) uphill grade the remaining 5 miles to the highway. Normally a no big deal, a 10 minute drive at most.
The other morning we were thinking "how might we make this take a half hour and back up 100 or so cars?" The answer was to follow this Vectra with a peak speed of 30 mph (in a 55) and an average speed of roughly 15mph! At the top of the hill into the village he was going 5 mph! No kidding, we thought you were going to stop! The rig sounded fine, and we heard it shift through the gears a few times, but what we did not hear was your foot in the throttle!
Then I come home and find out you have 350 hp to move that rig! People were passing you on bicycles!
So stop being slow and pathetic. Your rig has the power to go up a hill that I can easily bicycle up. Push the throttle, go the speed limit. You won't hurt the drivetrain, there's no need to baby it. Push the pedal and go - or pull over. There were MANY plazas in plain sight where you could have fit. Heck, the main drag has a spare lane for a shoulder - all paved. We park our big truck in this lane when we go get coffee.
If you're broke down or limping a sick rig put your hazards on. Otherwise be confident and capable and do the speed limit. If you can't, then you shouldn't be driving. Maybe it's time to get a park model in the southwest.
I know when we are "recreating" there's no need to hurry, but don't hold everyone else up either. It is for this reason that every car thinks they need to pass me after a stop because I look big and slow, only to hold me up when I finally get up to speed - I don't have 350 hp. I still end up passing them.
Yep, think because they have a MH they own the road. No consideration for others, no common sense, and the manners of a rock. It's too bad but it seems the RVing community has more than their share of these types.
If you're afraid of your rig, or find you're getting overwhelmed getting it around, maybe it's time to give it to the kids or just hang up the keys before your actions are the direct or indirect cause of someone losing their life.
John
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I've never understood how some people can be so inconsiderate of others. Whether you are driving an RV or car or pedaling a bike on a public road. Look behind you and if you start to back up more than a couple cars, pull over and let them by. You will enjoy your ride and so will they. And for Pete's sake don't travel slow in rush hours.
Calpine wrote: You guys sure get a lot of exercise by taking such leaps at the truth, jumping to conclusions, and running off at the mouth.
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Larry
The truth, per the OP, was he took 30 minutes for what is normally a 10 minute drive. I bet both of you would change your tune if you had been 20 minutes late for work, an appointment because a vehicle didn't get over 30 in a 55 zone and eventually slowed to 5 mph.
If there was something wrong with it he should have pulled over. If a vehicle can't get over 5 mph it is doing more damage to keep it moving than stopping and dealing with the problem. If not he is just one of the self obsessed brain dead Americans who believe they are the only ones who have rights, the rest of us need to deal with it.
The driver of the "slow Poke" may have read an article on fuel prices and economical driving practices. He may have thought he was doing the environment and his pocketbook a favor by maintaining a slower speed overall, and holding his throttle position steady as he climbed the hill. He did not want to pull off, because then he would use more fuel to accelerate back to his "highway speed".
Remember, they don't require IQ tests for drivers licenses. ;-)
50 get a life. I dought it took 30 min. You also need to leave with enough time to get where you going. Just as easily could have been someone drving a car blocking you. I don't think your an RV'er. At least not a good one.
I am just thinking of the number of times we have driven in a new to us neighbourhood and looking for a speed limit sign, none to be seen! All the locals know the terrain and speed limits. What do you do ? Slow down and wait for a sign to know for sure, it is better than a ticket. IMHO
Since it was some one from California, he's probably the same guy who gets in his car, jumps in the fast lane of a 4 lane freeway during rush hour and does 10 MPH less than the traffic in front of him. And my doctor wonders why my blood pressure is high.
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