How fast is too fast

[Hounddog]

Originally Posted by Happy Vibe

The max speed of st tires (65) is one factor the second is braking distance. The difference between 60 and 80 is almost double and add to that trailer brakes aren't the best, I could see them over heating from a 80 mph panic stop.

Stopping is the main problem. 60 mph is safest

[elind]

Then on a 9 hr trip thru the desert you get to save 1 1/2 hours?

[Papa-t]

Yep you can't fix stupid....

[EdnKat]

It requires 600 Xs the amount of energy to STOP a vehicle as it does to start it.
60 - 65 is a good speed to "Arrive Alive", all things being equal. If you need to be there sooner, leave earlier.

[EdnKat]

Originally Posted by Papa-t

Yep you can't fix stupid....

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"Life is tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid."
~ John Wayne ~ 'The Duke'

[DKRITTER]

A few Christmas's ago we were heading west out of Fort Worth when some guy in an Expedition towing a 30ish foot trailer came by us doing over 80. The trailer looked like you were playing crack the whip, it was dancing all over the road. I said to my wife that we we going to see that on the side of the road in a little while.

About 45 minutes later we crested a hill and off in the distance was this white blob on the side of the road, as we got closer we could tell who it was. The trailer was laying on its side and the back of the Expedition on top of it with the front bumper plowed into the ground.

Everybody was ok the guy was throwing trailer parts at the trailer. My wife wouldn't let me stop because she knew I'd say something prophetic to the moron.

[DocGTO]

On nice flat highway, I'll tow at 70-72 at a max on a 70-75 mph posted highway. Rolling 60-65 down here and the semi trucks will blow by you which can he unsafe as well, especially in a TT. Kinda like a moving road block. I also replaced my ST china bombs with commercial grade E load LT tires. I have seen people towing 80+ and that is a little crazy...

[DocGTO]

Originally Posted by joenic53

Those are the same people that complain of "china bombs" and blowout damage, never their fault.

LOL. China bombs can blow out at any speed. Hence the name. I have a racing buddy that tows 60-65 ALWAYS and takes fanatical care of his equipment and he still dealt with china bombs.... To the point that he was replacing them with fresh ST tires every 2 years to try and reduce potential blowouts. He finally came to the LT side and hasn't had one since. I've known him since 1995. I had one ST blow on me with my 1st racing trailer and I switched to LTs and havent had one since, as well.

The ST/LT discussion is like the gas/diesel discussion

[dcheatwood]

65 mph as per side wall info on my st tires.

[lesptr]

Originally Posted by Rockwoodjoe

Slow down and enjoy the scenery Besides 60 mph is safer when you are texting.

That's funny right there. [emoji12]

[schrederman]

Originally Posted by Papa-t

Yep you can't fix stupid....

That's not true... you CAN fix it... However... 25 to life has no appeal for me.


There are those that will push beyond the limits in every group... and RVers are no exception. Some never learned that just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should.

[FrankMor]

25 to Life does not fix stupid! It just changes who they are stupid around someone else and cost taxpayers $35,000 or more per year to keep them there. I spent 33 years working around them before I retired.

[jlgail4309]

I keep under the speed limit. But most of the time 65 to 70 and set the cruise kick back and relax. The wind normally sets the speed . The harder it blows the slower I go. They put wind farms around here. I got two little twin girls and we get were going when we get there. No need to hurry to fast.
I been passed by people I know they were running 85 or so

[mnoland30]

I see 18 wheelers driving down the road at 80 mph. What is the difference? Most trailer tires are rated for 65. Shame on anyone who would purchase one. As long as we settle for crap, that is what we'll get. They do make trailer tires that are rated for highway speeds.

We used to run retreads too, but no one buys those anymore because they throw their treads at 65, just like the trailer tires that come on our trailers. My trailer weighs 1/2 of what my truck weighs, and has drum brakes. Why shouldn't it stop as well as my truck?

[CAT-RN]

Good chance if some guy pulling a travel trailer at 80 mph he does not own it. He probably moving it from the factory to the dealer. Another good reason to buy your RV's in or near the town their built in.

Russell.

[daybreak]

Originally Posted by bagged123

LOL, that's were I saw this guy, Rolling on 91 right outside of Hartford. I see it all the time up here, its insane how some of these guys drive out there while towing. Though tow a TT a few times a year and think they're going to break and land speed record while towing a TT.

I hate driving 91 in Hartford normally, nevermind when we are towing, especially right where the 84 interchange is. A coworker who has a 5er was talking about how crazy it is to try and merge and switch lanes at that spot going onto 84w. People around here are crazy. Lol

[Happy Vibe]

so mnoland have you never seen pieces of 18 wheeler tires on the road. Why do you think that happens. Even some 18 wheeler trailer tires are not rated to 80. The Michelin tires I looked at were rated from 55 to 75 MPH.

[schrederman]

Originally Posted by FrankMor

25 to Life does not fix stupid! It just changes who they are stupid around someone else and cost taxpayers $35,000 or more per year to keep them there. I spent 33 years working around them before I retired.

Perhaps you should lighten up and recognize a joke for just what it is.

[Rockwoodjoe]

I hate traveling on the interstates. Accident backups, Semi's passing at 80 mph, Dodging tire treads, and idiots driving in the wrong direction.

[youroo]

Originally Posted by DKRITTER

A few Christmas's ago we were heading west out of Fort Worth when some guy in an Expedition towing a 30ish foot trailer came by us doing over 80. The trailer looked like you were playing crack the whip, it was dancing all over the road. I said to my wife that we we going to see that on the side of the road in a little while.

About 45 minutes later we crested a hill and off in the distance was this white blob on the side of the road, as we got closer we could tell who it was. The trailer was laying on its side and the back of the Expedition on top of it with the front bumper plowed into the ground.

Everybody was ok the guy was throwing trailer parts at the trailer. My wife wouldn't let me stop because she knew I'd say something prophetic to the moron.

Yes Sir fits my Motto (50 on the road is better than 80 in the Ditch!) Also just because the Posted Speed Sign says ??? MPH if the (Road Conditions /Rain/Ice/Wind/Fog) are there the Cops (Can/Will) write a ticket for (Speed Excessive for Road Conditions)! Youroo!!