Sprinter hiway speed?

[Blue Ridge]

Anyone routinely drive faster than the suggested 65? Anyone see risk in driving 70 where posted?

[barnbnb]

Unless windy or rainy, I sometimes drive the posted speed limit--as high as 80 miles per hour on I-80 in Wyoming. No problems.
Best fuel economy is at 60 mph, or 2400 rpm.
Drive at the speeds you are comfortable with.

[GeoDoc]

I drive at 61 for no particular reason and get 15-16 mpg.

[Rich.M]

Originally Posted by barnbnb

Unless windy or rainy, I sometimes drive the posted speed limit--as high as 80 miles per hour on I-80 in Wyoming. No problems.
Best fuel economy is at 60 mph, or 2400 rpm.
Drive at the speeds you are comfortable with.

X2. I have driven 78 mpg when posted speeds were 80 mph. Only if no wind gusts. That was motor home only, no problem. I only go 65 -67 when towing The Jeep Wrangler. That's what feels safe to me and the only rvs that pass me at that speed are usually 5th wheels with their " China bombs"

[barnbnb]

On the Florida interstate highway system, everyone seems to drive 80 mph. Sometimes you have to "go with the flow".

I would note that if you have an older rig that is not equipped with the Helwig sway bar, you probably should keep your speed lower.

[AudiDudi]

60-62 mph works for us whether towing the Sonic or not. I'm in no big rush to get anywhere. The Prism is rock solid at higher speeds but I see no reason to go there.

[raptor]

I'm with Mike. 60-62 mph when ever I get there would be fine

[FFred]

To me the key to highway speed is to go with the flow.

Being a bottleneck , plodding at some slower than the flow causes almost every vehicle to desire to pass you .

Peoples skills at passing are varied .

[Grape Ape]

Originally Posted by AudiDudi

60-62 mph works for us whether towing the Sonic or not. I'm in no big rush to get anywhere. The Prism is rock solid at higher speeds but I see no reason to go there.

This.

[dogpa]

Not pulling I drive 62 and it does great but have done the 70 or so when needed.

[KenandCarol]

Originally Posted by FFred

To me the key to highway speed is to go with the flow.

Being a bottleneck , plodding at some slower than the flow causes almost every vehicle to desire to pass you .

Peoples skills at passing are varied .

I go at the speed that I am comfortable at, usually between 58 and 63. I certainly don't worry about the flow in a multilane highway. I pass some slower trucks and a lot of cars pass me. All 2 lane roads where I live are 55 and I can certainly drive 60. If a get a few cars behind me I look for a pull out to let them by.

[bobgeri]

When I first got it I had no idea. I was just keeping up with traffic on the freeway towards San Diego. Suddenly it seemed to want to slow down. I looked at the speedo and it was slightly over eighty. I dialed it back. Ran fine at 75. I asked my Mercedes dealer and he said I hit the speed limiter. I cruise at 55 to 65 and have no problems. But at speed it’s pretty stable for what it is.

[baranski]

Well, I'm an RV newbie, just completed my first journey (San Diego, CA to Syracuse, NY) 6,000 miles for the initial trip and let's just say I learned much.

I will say I happily motor along at 60 and both the MBS and I are quite happy at that speed (me due to the 16 mpg) and the coach due to using less wind and seems easier on the suspension. Oh dear how I saw some varied road conditions during this trip.

The wife seems to like 65 better but her mileage suffers a bit too.

[Nancyc7]

Originally Posted by KenandCarol

I go at the speed that I am comfortable at, usually between 58 and 63. I certainly don't worry about the flow in a multilane highway. I pass some slower trucks and a lot of cars pass me. All 2 lane roads where I live are 55 and I can certainly drive 60. If a get a few cars behind me I look for a pull out to let them by.

Me too. Very comfortable to go about 63 in the slow lane. I feel awkward when the speed limit is 80 ... but oh well.

[Egalt]

Originally Posted by Nancyc7

Me too. Very comfortable to go about 63 in the slow lane. I feel awkward when the speed limit is 80 ... but oh well.

Agreed. I cruise at 63 and stay in the right lane. I bought an RV to relax, and I am keeping it that way. Not going to be in a hurry - ever!