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07-09-2014, 05:40 PM
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Highway Speed Limit
This maybe a dumb question but are RV's consider trucks and should obey the posted limit where it has two speeds (i.e. - 65/55).... 65pmh for cars, and 55mph for trucks.
I'm new to RVing and have a 2015 351DS. Do I follow the 55mph truck speed or can I go 65mph without fear of getting pulled over?
Thanks in advance.
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07-09-2014, 05:50 PM
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We dont have that in Canada - yeah for Canada!!!!!!
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07-09-2014, 05:58 PM
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We've never followed truck rules. That's for commercial trucks which are usually close to the maximum weights. We zip around in our 35 footer like it's a Smart car.
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07-09-2014, 06:00 PM
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Here You are a truck IF you are over 26,000 pounds and commercial.
So here 75 MPH soon to be 80.
Big trucks will be allowed to run 70 MPH.
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07-09-2014, 06:03 PM
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Yay for Idaho!
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07-09-2014, 06:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alparmer
Yay for Idaho!
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Perhaps.
I am still not one who likes split speed limits.
There are several Truck Co. that do not allow their trucks to run 65 as it is so if you are in a car running 80 and roll up on a semi running 60 things can go south in a hurry.
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07-09-2014, 06:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
Perhaps.
I am still not one who likes split speed limits.
There are several Truck Co. that do not allow their trucks to run 65 as it is so if you are in a car running 80 and roll up on a semi running 60 things can go south in a hurry.
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It isn't like a semi trailer is so small you can't see them from a long distance and the stop/slow down pedal can be worked with the right foot IF you aren't gabbing on a cell phone or texting. Your primary function is to drive the vehicle and to pay attention to what is in front of you.
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07-09-2014, 06:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
It isn't like a semi trailer is so small you can't see them from a long distance and the stop/slow down pedal can be worked with the right foot IF you aren't gabbing on a cell phone or texting. Your primary function is to drive the vehicle and to pay attention to what is in front of you.
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I agree but on the road at 80 mph a split second of inattentiveness is all it takes.
On the phone, reaching for your mocha latte double foam, shaving, yelling at a kid in the back seat, fighting with wife/girlfriend.......pick one.
Lets add a little bit tired or the sun is setting and in your eyes.
The reality is the posted speed limit is just a suggestion.
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07-09-2014, 06:44 PM
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My 350 has a speed limiter at 75mph
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07-09-2014, 06:54 PM
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Guess not really getting a straight answer.......
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07-09-2014, 06:56 PM
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I figure if we're draggin' Buffy we ain't got no business doin' more than about 62MPH anyway.
I think there was a conspiracy when the newer Ford instrument panels were designed. It's VERY difficult for the "nagivator" (that'd be me) to see the speed limit from the right seat. 
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07-09-2014, 06:56 PM
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In Calif, if you are towing, the limit is 55. I personally think anyone driving a Motorhome over 65 MPH are insane! No offense intended.
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07-09-2014, 07:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
...The reality is the posted speed limit is just a suggestion.
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Might be in Idaho, but in NC the posted speed limit is the law, not a suggestion.
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07-09-2014, 07:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Weezer
I figure if we're draggin' Buffy we ain't got no business doin' more than about 62MPH anyway.
I think there was a conspiracy when the newer Ford instrument panels were designed. It's VERY difficult for the "nagivator" (that'd be me) to see the speed limit from the right seat. |
That's called "Parallax" - flight crews have to take its effect into account when reading instruments from other than their assigned seat - pilot reading co-pilot instruments and vice versa.
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07-09-2014, 07:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Might be in Idaho, but in NC the posted speed limit is the law, not a suggestion.
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Same in Texas - the speeding tickets I have gotten don't say I was exceeding the "Suggested Posted Speed Limit" - they say the "Posted Speed Limit".
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07-09-2014, 07:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by B47
That's called "Parallax" - flight crews have to take its effect into account when reading instruments from other than their assigned seat - pilot reading co-pilot instruments and vice versa.
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TOWTA's old junker has a digital which makes it a little difficult to convince her that she's mistaken due to the angle she is seeing the speed. 
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07-09-2014, 07:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
TOWTA's old junker has a digital which makes it a little difficult to convince her that she's mistaken due to the angle she is seeing the speed. |
I take it that's when she's in the passenger seat criticizing you for driving too fast..
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07-09-2014, 07:26 PM
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Quote:
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I take it that's when she's in the passenger seat criticizing you for driving too fast.. |
DUH, you're pretty sharp B!
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07-09-2014, 07:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
DUH, you're pretty sharp B!
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Hey I got a DW also.
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07-09-2014, 08:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Trempert
My 350 has a speed limiter at 75mph
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What year is your 350?
Mine is a 2000, and is limited to 93mph. That's only because that's the max speed rating of the load range E tires available when it was new.
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