13XLTEco

I do a lot better and get better MPG by locking out 6th in tow/haul mode even for my small TT.

Flamingtaco

The 18 wheelers are passing slower vehicles all the time when I'm on the interstates, in every state. Blue hairs don't stop hitting the highways when they no longer feel comfortable doing 65. If you think moving slower is hazardous, put your hazards on, but don't "flow with the traffic" at high speed just because you want to avoid being rear ended. Doesn't matter that your tires are rated for the speed, what matters is the fact that you are moving two object that are both heavy, that are attached at a single point that pivots.

There are still a lot of highways that limit trucks to 55mph. Do they present any unexpected dangers to the traffic that is flowing around them at 70? No. People can see large trucks and trailers, and they go around.

untraceable

3000rpm towing is nothing on a 5.0. 4th gear @70 with 3.55 gears is 3k. Lock out 5-6 if you are towing at 62mph

Steven Gilland

Agreed. Here in AZ there are stretches of interstate and highway with speed limits of 75. Whether the speed limit is 65, 70 or 75, my cruise stays set at 65, which on flat ground nets me 8th gear around 22-2400 rpm in moderate boost (8,000lbs). Heading up north into Payson, 55 is safer, as the ascent is about 5,000 ft over three main passes.

It is the driver's responsibility approaching from the rear to yield and safely pass any vehicle in front of them. Staying in the right lane and proceeding with caution and safety is my number one priority. Traffic flow can kiss my ***.

13XLTEco

Same here Steven. Everyone can follow behind me in the right lane or pass. I don't care !

5.0GN tow

Ah but there is a clause in traffic enforcement code called impeding the flow. If a vehicle is creating a dangerous condition by moving slowly enough to impede the flow of traffic the driver may be cited. It does not have to be a certain speed or even under the speed limit(case law in OHIO verifies this) it only has to create an unsafe condition by creating a line of traffic. I am retired LE from OH and have seen citations for this kind of violation on highways. If the truck or combination cant safely maintain the speed of the traffic on roadway being driven on you can find yourself being pulled over for creating an unsafe impediment to traffic flow.

5.0GN tow

The whole reason in Ohio for increasing the speed limit for commercial vehicles to the same as cars was to eliminate the above mentioned unsafe condition. Drivers moving at speeds of 55 to 60 mph in traffic flowing 75 to 80 mph causes a drastically increased risk of crashes due to passing and closing speed miscalculation.

waltheraustin

Yup, I'll do my thing on a 2 lane road. They can pass or hang out and watch the rear of my travel trailer. Up to them but I don't care what they do as long as they don't hit me.

13XLTEco

There are 2 speed limits on alot of highways. One for most traffic and one for vehicles pulling trailers. There is also a minimum speed limit. It is usually 45. If the speed limit is 70 and the minimum speed limit is 45 and I am doing 60, go screw yourselves. We get ticketed here for speeding and also for being in the left lane and not passing anyone.

5.0GN tow

This is true on some roads in some states. Many dont have a posted minimum, so that is where the impeding the flow law comes into play. If the speed of a vehicle creates an(in the view of the enforcing officer) unsafe condition by backing up traffic they can and have cited for the offense. The case law is clear and it has been upheld on appeal. There are in some states laws for trucks and trailers that differ in speed limits from cars, but many states are doing away with them due to the speed differential causing more issues than it was preventing. The goal of traffic enforcement is to promote the safe flow of traffic. That is why there is some discretion by officers in citing for speeding violations etc. If they try to enforce every violation it would never work, choose the ones that are causing a danger or higher risk of crashes.