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08-22-2019, 09:09 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Grosse Ile Township
Posts: 27
M.O.C. #22300
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Towing speed
Curious what speed everyone tows at I usually keep it at 65 is this pretty normal or can I go faster or should I go slower I've hit 70 without even noticing before and tows fine at that speed but wondering how the tires feel about that
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08-22-2019, 09:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Catoosa
Posts: 772
M.O.C. #18384
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Well you certainly opened a can of worms with this one. Depending on what tires you use 65 could be your max, others are good for higher speeds. The most important factor is not to exceed your tires and your comfortably. With the proper tires and a good road with a 70 or 75 mph speed limit, then if your comfortable at those speeds then I see nothing wrong with those speeds. Some will shudder at anything over 65, to each his own. What I think is most dangerous is the guy driving 10mph under the speed limit on a two lane road. Being comfortable goes a long way towards being safe.
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2015 3100RL legacy...2005 Ford F-250 CC SB. Tows like a charm! 4/19 Updated to 2017 Chevy 3500 CC SB SRW -hope it tows as well as my F 250 did!
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08-22-2019, 10:24 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Chino Valley
Posts: 226
M.O.C. #23720
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Speed!
Me, i’m Comfortable 65-70. Usually set the cruise around 68, on the open road in good weather. Another can of worms right there. Right or wrong been doing it that way for a long time. IMO
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Steven & Denise
New to us 2014 3150RL
Chino Valley, AZ
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08-23-2019, 04:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Austin
Posts: 2,390
M.O.C. #21044
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Towing speed
I set cruise to 63-64 and enjoy the scenery.
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MikenDebbie Aggie ‘77 in the sticks near Austin TX
2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
Aussie Gus + Texas Heeler Jimmy
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08-23-2019, 06:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: San Jose
Posts: 526
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Depends on the speed limit for towing in your state. The ticket writers, depending, usually write for 15 over. But there are areas that will tag you for less.
Tires do factor, the faster you go the hotter they get.
The faster you go, the longer it takes to stop. Imagine having to jump on the brakes at 75mph. Or a tire blows.
The faster you go, the more fuel you burn.
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2006 Montana 3650RK with Improvements.
2014 Ford 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LB Dually & Hadley's.
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08-23-2019, 06:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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62/65 that is it////period.
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08-23-2019, 06:52 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
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62-63 is the best range for my truck to get it's best mileage when towing so I stay with that. Much less stress when driving for me at that speed, I actually arrive relatively rested.
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08-23-2019, 06:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,788
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Usually 65 or thereabouts on an interstate. Other roads - whatever feels comfortable.
A note to this - last week, no trailer hooked on, was passed on I-87, Adirondack Northway by someone hauling a large TT at probably near 85mph in a 65 area(I was at about 72mph). All I could envision was a China Bomb blowout and trailer debris scattered for hundreds of yards
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2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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08-23-2019, 07:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,134
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Posted limit up to a max of 70. Usually set cruise at 68-70 on open road.
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Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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08-23-2019, 07:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
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65. These rigs get banged around going down the road, I figure the faster you go, harder it is on the rig.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
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08-23-2019, 08:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Hagerstown
Posts: 862
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yep way to fast for comfort
I`m a firm believer of if you always run ANYTHING at it`s maximum capacity it will fail prematurely over running it at 80 %. Even my generator states to run continuously no more than 80% for maximum life of the unit. My Sailins are rated aT 70 MPH so I run 65 max. Besides far better fuel mileage with 410`s at 65 over 70 and the savings in time for a 500 mile trip to Myrtle Beach is ( based on a speed-time calculator) you will get there 33 minutes sooner. Not worth the white knuckles in today's traffic on I95 or the fuel burn difference or potential over heating the tires on a hot hot day for 33 minutes. Just my opinion of course your fuel mileage my vary.
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08-23-2019, 08:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Austin
Posts: 2,390
M.O.C. #21044
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Towing speed
I have noticed that the race drivers that pass me at 64 and they are going lord knows how fast - tend to be younger drivers. Lots of toy hauler trailers love to drive fast.
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MikenDebbie Aggie ‘77 in the sticks near Austin TX
2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
Aussie Gus + Texas Heeler Jimmy
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08-23-2019, 08:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 1,296
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Around 65 depending on weather and traffic. Tires are rated higher--that is OK. Stopping distance is major issue--If I need to stop then I want to be able to stop. Also, our average driving day is 6+ hours to go about 300 miles. No need to go faster--enjoy the scenery and music.
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08-23-2019, 08:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,528
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I tow the speed I feel comfortable at. That depends on the road, traffic conditions. If the traffic is moving at 50 on a 70 MPH road I’m at 50. If the traffic is moving at 80 on a 70 MPH interstate I’m going to be at 75 to 80. It also depends on who in traveling with, my wife slower the guys in the shop faster.
Basically I travel at whatever speed I feel safe at. I have LT tires on my camper that are rated at over a hundred MPH so there is no problem there. There is more weight on my truck tires than my camper tires.
Some people think I’m nuts to pull my camper 80 MPH but I think that is safer than blocking traffic for everybody.
Lynwood
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08-23-2019, 08:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Menifee
Posts: 1,109
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speed limit..
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08-23-2019, 08:38 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Lakewood, Wa.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by timandsusan
Around 65 depending on weather and traffic. Tires are rated higher--that is OK. Stopping distance is major issue--If I need to stop then I want to be able to stop. Also, our average driving day is 6+ hours to go about 300 miles. No need to go faster--enjoy the scenery and music.
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Timandusan's post would be the most reasonable approach. Less stress in getting going in the morning and arrivals are early in the day for the next stop. All the factors of stopping distance, tire problems and fuel consumption are within reasonable aspects. Average 50 to 60 miles in distance per hour makes for a good day.
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08-23-2019, 08:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Hagerstown
Posts: 862
M.O.C. #16013
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speed limit.. [/QUOTE]
Yep, may be this applies to the topic
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2018.5 3791 Rear Den Montana, on the lake no 3rd A/C, Mini Split, just do it
Electric Brakes ..... Disk Brakes, it`s the only way
F350 Ford Dually 4:10`s w/bags (payload 5595 lbs) Sumo Springs 63 gal aux tank
Reese Goosebox Mor/Ryde SRE 4000 X Factors Monroe shocks.... real smooth ride
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