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03-06-2014, 03:20 PM
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Location: south ga
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speeds
I really don't like interstates, but got to travel then sometimes. how slow is fast enough. any thoughts would be appreciated
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03-06-2014, 03:24 PM
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Always Learning
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I have only traveled the east coast with speed limits up to 70mph.
A large majority of the time, I travel right between 62 and 64mph regardless of what the speed limit is.
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03-06-2014, 03:24 PM
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Location: N. Central Texas
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65
65 is my max speed, interstate, US highway, doesn't matter
I try and stay in the 3rd lane from the fast lane if it's four lane or middle if it's three lane
65
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03-06-2014, 03:28 PM
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For states with a split speed limit do the lower one.
If you tow a trailer then 65 is gonna be near max so between that an 60.
And I note this is your first post so welcome to the forums.
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03-06-2014, 03:31 PM
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I was leaning toward somewhere in the high 55 to 60, pulling salem 27rkss with ford 150 long wheel base full tow package.
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03-06-2014, 04:01 PM
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Always Learning
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rr retired
I was leaning toward somewhere in the high 55 to 60, pulling salem 27rkss with ford 150 long wheel base full tow package.
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Stay to the right and you should be fine, IMO.
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03-06-2014, 04:51 PM
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Camper Less Camping
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If you hold at 60mph and stay to the right lane...you'll be comfortable and no one will bother you...as they all fly by at 80mph or faster 
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03-06-2014, 05:13 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Splendora, Texas
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Most interstates have a minium speed limit. Many times it is 45 MPH and even trucks who can't get to that speed going up hill are required to put on their flashers if they fall below that speed.
Many years ago driving with my father thru MD he was stopped by a trooper for going to slow and when the trooper asked why he was driving so slow he replied that he had just got on the interstate and was building up his speed. The trooper responded " no I have been following you for three miles and you are driving to slow, if you want to drive that slow got off the interstate and go 301".
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03-06-2014, 05:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whj77372
Most interstates have a minium speed limit. Many times it is 45 MPH and even trucks who can't get to that speed going up hill are required to put on their flashers if they fall below that speed.
Many years ago driving with my father thru MD he was stopped by a trooper for going to slow and when the trooper asked why he was driving so slow he replied that he had just got on the interstate and was building up his speed. The trooper responded " no I have been following you for three miles and you are driving to slow, if you want to drive that slow got off the interstate and go 301".
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I'd MUCH rather pass some slow rig on the freeway than a skinny twisty hilly two lane HWY.
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03-06-2014, 05:35 PM
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PPST OGCDG
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rr retired  To the Forum from Southeastern Virginia
Our speed is 60 to 65.
I have towed at 70 before but it cause a Blow Out 
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03-06-2014, 05:36 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Fort Peck Lake, MT
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Speed
I try to drive at 55 to 60 in Montana. We don't have the best roads here, narrow, hilly, and sometimes rough. The truck traffic is usually faster than I am, but, so what. Drive at the speed you're most comfortable.
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03-06-2014, 06:01 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: MN
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60 to 62 all the time on the freeway
Rich
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03-06-2014, 06:23 PM
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60 to 62 mph seems for me to be good on gas, comfortable, not hinder traffic, and be able to relax, and sip my coffee.
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03-06-2014, 06:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
I have only traveled the east coast with speed limits up to 70mph.
A large majority of the time, I travel right between 62 and 64mph regardless of what the speed limit is.
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Ditto. 
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03-06-2014, 06:42 PM
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Towing 32' 5th wheel with Ford F350 6.2 gasser, 55 - 60 MPH on the interstate, when you start going faster is when you start getting blowouts since most camper tires are only rated for 55. No matter how fast you get there we are all after the same goal 
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03-06-2014, 06:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by canterburyshoe
Towing 32' 5th wheel with Ford F350 6.2 gasser, 55 - 60 MPH on the interstate, when you start going faster is when you start getting blowouts since most camper tires are only rated for 55. No matter how fast you get there we are all after the same goal |
Speed rating on mine is 65 MPH.
What size tire are you runnin?
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03-06-2014, 06:46 PM
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Always Learning
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Quote:
Originally Posted by canterburyshoe
since most camper tires are only rated for 55.
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I've never heard that most are rated to 55. Almost everything I've read is 65 with a few exceptions to 70 (Greenball ST tires, for instance).
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03-06-2014, 06:55 PM
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Mddle of the Rd Extremist
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While I could drive faster, the "sweet spot" for my RAM 3500 Cummins towing our Cedar Creek 38FL is right at 65. Get a steady 10 - 11 MPG. At 70mph, fuel consumption goes down to 9mpg or less, depending on terrain. If you do the math, an extra 5 mph over 8 hours only puts you 40 more miles down the road.....who's in that kind of hurry?
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03-07-2014, 06:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
I've never heard that most are rated to 55. Almost everything I've read is 65 with a few exceptions to 70 (Greenball ST tires, for instance).
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Yeah, sorry that's what I meant. I fat fingered while typing
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03-07-2014, 06:56 PM
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65 on dry freeways and normal traffic. Adjust my speed for whatever conditions warrant and I feel comfortable at. Not wrecking saves a whole lot of time.
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