1995brave: I was not aware of that! But I'd guess the police rarely enforce that. I'm thinking we'll run just under 60, and let it drop down to 55 on long grades.
Quote: 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.
No the hazard is people speeding, not paying attention, and/or not anticipating a vehicle driving above the minimum and below the maximum speed limit!
get a feel for your trailer. you will find out what speed to drive.
keep it save..
and for the 55 in a 70 is dangerous group.. what is the right lane for then. If I am doing 55 in the right lane then you have somebody else holding you up.. not me..
and on the western stretches of I-20, I've ran 80 (in the 80 zones) while pulling and not been hassled...altough I'm now slowing to 62 these days....
and I've pulled our most recent trailer over 17,000 miles and run hard with it in the past... 70-80mph (exception being on the Alcan, some stretches require slower speed to stay on the road.......)
1995brave wrote: 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.
Speed limit signs are posted at entry points into Texas. The one going into Orange, Texas limits trailers to 55 mph. That, according to local law enforcement officials, is mobile homes being transported. It does not include RV's. The same sign says that night time traffic for autos is 65, this is reduced from the 70 mph day time limits.
Gale Hawkins wrote: 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.
Any time I have to take off both shoes to count cows is a no-go...LOL!
I've run in the left lane with the fast guys, and right lane with the take it easy folks. I prefer the left lane with the guys that are passing. Too much stress in the right lane for me, especially when you come across the guy who is going right at the posted speed and there is a mile long lineup in the left lane.....and you're stuck there for awhile. Engine wise, the TV prefers around 2000 rpm, no way I can go 55 at 1500 rpm, too slow. Bottom line is check your rpm, versus what you're comfortable running, it will come to you sooner or later. Look farther down the road and anticipate situations before they arise, while being very aware what is going on in your rear view mirror, and be ready to adjust your throttle foot accordingly all day long. Also, if you can cruise with a pack you will get way better gas mileage as they will break the air for you while providing a follow current that will require less gas pedal. Probably for really experienced towers but it is available to you if you get experienced enough. Good Luck,
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