“diesel is 1600 RPM and 2000 for gas ballpark.” What? As I always say, “I am not an expert.” But I CAN’T see how that RPM reference can be applicable, or relevant at all. Won’t the RPM vary greatly based on the car, motor, incline, weather, and transmission? Won’t a 7 speed transmission perform different than an 8 speed? (OR what about a 5 or 6 speed?) What if my truck has an “overrdrive” transmission? What about 6 cyl vs V8? Won’t having cruise control affect RPM? My Dodge Ram 1500 “eboost” (gas engine) has me doing 74 MPH at 1500 RPM? The Chevy “Ecoboost” engine will perform differently too. My son’s (brand new) diesel Class C, while towing a jeep, averaged about 2100 RPM on his trip here from Georgia. Based on the internet, this is an acceptable RPM. (It seems about right to me, even good, but what do I know?) He said that there would be no way he could achieve cruising at 1600RPM. Not only all of that, , but in my state I don’t see signs on the side of the highway saying, “Speed Limit 2000 RPM”. NOTE: If you try to Google Diesel RPM, you will get tons of differing opinions. But most say that 2000 - 3000, for diesel, is OK>
We can't go over 70 in Virginia, and where I am is mostly 55 or 65. I'm no speed demon so that suits me, and I have yet to replace my chinesium tires. I honestly don't know if we have a special towing speed.
Virginia appears to have some confusing laws regarding trailers and towing. For example: trailers in excess of 3000 lbs must have annual safety inspections. This site says that Virginia has speed limit laws pertaining specifically to trailers, but doesn't say what they are. towlos.com/blog/a-guide-to-trailer-towing-laws-in-virginia/
From what I have found, I think you are right, for trailers under 2500 lb, but I don't know what it is for over 2500lb. "§ 46.2-876. Maximum speed limit for passenger vehicles towing certain trailers. The maximum speed limit for passenger motor vehicles while towing utility, camping, or boat trailers not exceeding an actual gross weight of 2,500 pounds shall be the same as that for passenger motor vehicles." law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodefull/title46.2/chapter8/article8/
I personally think you shouldn't go over 60 while towing, That's just my opinion. Keep in mind you are towing alot of weight behind you. Be safe and use common sense.
No one is suggesting anyone speed (exceed the legal limit,) but knowing the speed limit is important. One needs to know that the legal speed limit drops from 70, in Texas to 55 in Louisiana. It is also acceptable to choose to take 3 hours to get somewhere, instead of 4, if the law allows.
Best towing speed in a diesel is 1600 RPM and 2000 for gas ballpark.
“diesel is 1600 RPM and 2000 for gas ballpark.” What?
As I always say, “I am not an expert.” But I CAN’T see how that RPM reference can be applicable, or relevant at all.
Won’t the RPM vary greatly based on the car, motor, incline, weather, and transmission?
Won’t a 7 speed transmission perform different than an 8 speed? (OR what about a 5 or 6 speed?)
What if my truck has an “overrdrive” transmission?
What about 6 cyl vs V8?
Won’t having cruise control affect RPM?
My Dodge Ram 1500 “eboost” (gas engine) has me doing 74 MPH at 1500 RPM?
The Chevy “Ecoboost” engine will perform differently too.
My son’s (brand new) diesel Class C, while towing a jeep, averaged about 2100 RPM on his trip here from Georgia. Based on the internet, this is an acceptable RPM. (It seems about right to me, even good, but what do I know?) He said that there would be no way he could achieve cruising at 1600RPM.
Not only all of that, , but in my state I don’t see signs on the side of the highway saying, “Speed Limit 2000 RPM”.
NOTE: If you try to Google Diesel RPM, you will get tons of differing opinions. But most say that 2000 - 3000, for diesel, is OK>
We can't go over 70 in Virginia, and where I am is mostly 55 or 65. I'm no speed demon so that suits me, and I have yet to replace my chinesium tires. I honestly don't know if we have a special towing speed.
Virginia appears to have some confusing laws regarding trailers and towing. For example: trailers in excess of 3000 lbs must have annual safety inspections.
This site says that Virginia has speed limit laws pertaining specifically to trailers, but doesn't say what they are.
towlos.com/blog/a-guide-to-trailer-towing-laws-in-virginia/
From what I have found, I think you are right, for trailers under 2500 lb, but I don't know what it is for over 2500lb.
"§ 46.2-876. Maximum speed limit for passenger vehicles towing certain trailers.
The maximum speed limit for passenger motor vehicles while towing utility, camping, or boat trailers not exceeding an actual gross weight of 2,500 pounds shall be the same as that for passenger motor vehicles."
law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodefull/title46.2/chapter8/article8/
@@funinourrv we do have to get inspected....but nobody checks your inspection sticker🤔
I personally think you shouldn't go over 60 while towing, That's just my opinion. Keep in mind you are towing alot of weight behind you. Be safe and use common sense.
Why is it necessary to speed? You're on vacation.
No one is suggesting anyone speed (exceed the legal limit,) but knowing the speed limit is important.
One needs to know that the legal speed limit drops from 70, in Texas to 55 in Louisiana.
It is also acceptable to choose to take 3 hours to get somewhere, instead of 4, if the law allows.