HighCover
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We're leaving out the first of June from Dallas to the Grand Canyon and back. Probably 2300 miles in 12 days. Tahoe with 23' Rockwood ultralight.
How fast should I drive, giving consideration to the cost of gas, other traffic, time, and so forth?
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Rollincool
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That probably depends on your wallet. Speed is just a question of money... how fast do you wanna go?
I drive the limit. (sometimes a bit over).
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DutchmenSport
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That depends upon if you want to risk getting a speeding ticket or not? 
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Gale Hawkins
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Just set it on 55 MPH and consider windshield time as part of your vacation. You could even count the cows between Abilene and El Paso. 
Sorry but I found that one boring stretch of road. Actually are not all TT, 5W tires only rated at 65 MPH.
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Chuck&Gail
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You TT tires are probably rated for 65 mph maximum (I think all ST tires are so rated), so IMO anything less than 66 mph.
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SoCalDesertRider
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I don't know what the towing rules are in the states you will be traveling through, but the rule in California is 55mph max for any vehicle towing a trailer. 55 also saves gas and makes driving with a trailer easier and safer, especially if you are new to driving with trailers. Just don't do it in the left lane.
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turninghawk
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Whatever you do PLEASE don't drive below 55, and even 55 can be a hazard in a 70-mph zone. We made a 400-mile round-trip yesterday and I observed several RVers apparently trying to save gas and in turn causing traffic back-ups, which equal hazards. You said you wanted to be considerate of traffic, so moving with the flow of traffic would be the best way to show such consideration.
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tvman44
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Just not over 65 mph if you have ST tires.
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skipnchar
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Your tires are limited to 65 MPH but since your question seemed to be directed at fuel economy, then driving around 35 to 40 MPH would get you the best fuel economy. Any speed ABOVE that will cost you extra money but probably keep you from being shot by frustrated fellow travelers. Traveling with an RV you'll probably just have to realize you're a "gas guzzler" and drive according to safety not economy.
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1995brave
San Antonio, TX
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Speed limit for towing a trailer in Texas is 55MPH. Looked it up on the states website, suprised me, i used to tow at 65-70Mph.
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