How fast do you drive when you're towing your trailer?

Neal

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2001 Hi-Lo 22TL
2010 F150

67 to 70 mph

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Tom
2003 Hi-Lo 17T
2013 Avalanche Black Diamond

What ever the legal speed limit is. But in bad weather or poor driving conditions I ajust the speed down to be safe. When in mountains I do drive slower as I am not as confortable going to fast as I am from a flat state.
Sam

All ST tires (trailer tires) have a maximum speed rating of 65 mph. Exceed that speed and you can expect premature failure from heat build-up.

The rating would be on the tire? Can you buy a higher rated tire?
Thanks for the heads up. I know I've done 75-80 before, but like Sam,
in the hills or mountains probably more like 60 at the most. Although in
the Rockies it's going to be alot of 30-40 up or down, and make sure your
brakes are good!

I usually drive the legal speed limit too. Last trip I drove faster than usual (up to the legal 75mph limit) because I had about 2,500 miles to drive in only one week.

BTW, the speed rating of 65mph on S rated tires is for sustained speed at the tire's maximum rated load and maximum recomended pressure. If you have less than the max. load you can increase your sustained speed. As your tire pressure drops, your sustained speed must also be reduced for a given load. At speeds between 66 and 75 mph, Goodyear says it is necessary to increase the cold inflation pressures by 10 psi above the recommended pressure for the load on their s rated Marathons. Here's the link: Goodyear

I've driven in spurts up to 120 mph towing a light trailer with s rated tires with no ill effects. Disclaimer: Don't try this at home, as it may result in white knuckles, anal leakage or even death (in that order).

Chip

I think I'll just stick to the legal limit. I don't have extra funds to pay tickets and I've long lost the need for speed.

sushidog -

The Goodyear Marathon document is very interesting. I've added it to our library. Thanks!

Neal

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2001 Hi-Lo 22TL
2010 F150

Have only driven with mine on a 2 lane road with a speed limit of 55 pulling it with my 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 4.0 l and have done 55 with the load distribution hitch and anti sway and it handles great never know it's back there.

Harry

Well they say stupid is as stupid does, so I guess I qualify on that count. But who amongst us hasn't done something stupid when they were 18? I see you served in the USAF. I served in the Army for 9 yrs. Both less than intelligent choices, when you consider that we volunteered (presumably) to put ourselves in harms way, allowing others to try to kill us at times (some succeeded killing more than a few friends, BTW). Though we apparently both survived such foolheartedness, that doesn't justify foolish risks, hence the disclaimer.

Chip

Your post is somewhat old, so I don't know if you, or anyone else, will see this to respond, but I was wondering about the effect of speed on your gas mileage.

We have a 1509T (yes, I know. It is small and light and not representative of others), and we tow using a sway bar and equalizer hitch, but I generally drive 55-60. I do this mostly to keep my mileage good (I tow with a 2009 Jeep Liberty Sport automatic). I find that at these speeds, on reasonably level ground, I get about 18 mpg. And I think that is great since my normal mileage on the highway on level roads on speed control is only about 22.

So I was wondering what your experiences have been with speeds and gas mileage. Does your mileage vary greatly with different speeds? Or does it remain fairly constant?

Thanks.

FYI: Last year I bought new tires for my 2704 and the dealer told me he had some cheaper tires from China. I advised him that I didn't want China tires and that I wanted Goodyear Marathon tires. Guess what my friends, they are made in China!

Want to hear another story? The tires on my Piper Super Cub PA-18 airplane are made in China. Best tires I've ever had on it.

We travel no faster then the speed limit, usually under, due to the fact that our hi-lo is older and heavier. Many factors such as weather, road conditions, traffic make a difference as to our speed limit.

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1985 Hi-Lo 25'
2000 Silverado 1500

I am not do the fast driving.. I have choose my limit that once again I can't cross it...

Thanks to all the Veterans who have served during wartime. I was drafted but didn't leave the states even though the Cuban crisis extended my reserve time a few years. I don't consider myself a true veteran.

I usually pull between 60 and 65 depends on road conditions and weather.

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Paul Schoenfelder
Fort Pierre,South Dakota

Probably doesn't really apply to this particular thread, but I feel Lloyd's statement about not considering himself a true veteran needs to be addressed.

Relatively few veterans are Purple Heart or CIB wearing "combat" veterans. In no way does that discount the value of service of those, who because of age or circumstance, served in support or deterrent roles. It takes an entire army to protect us in peace, and defend us in war. The combat "spear" point of an army exists and is only effective because of the logistical infrastructure behind it. Lloyd, take pride in the honorable time and service you gave to this country, and next time there is a Veterans Day parade or event in your community, come join the rest of us vets in celebrating our service! You to, have had a contributing role in maintaining our freedom.

If you can't tell, I'm active in Veterans groups. Now I'll step off my soapbox.

Jim

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1967 17' Hi-Lo Bon Voyage (1967-1969)
1969 19' Hi-Lo Bon Voyage (1969-2011)
2004 27' Hi-Lo TowLite (2010-present)
2015 Chevy Tahoe LTZ

Thanks for your support!

Lloyd...YOU ARE A VETERAN!!! End of story. You served your country and Thank You.

Tom
Vietnam Veteran (and proud of it)
449th Bombardment Wing (H) SAC (Strategic Air Command)
1965-1969