How fast do you drive?

[FL-JOE]

I'm all about safety so I will run around the same speed as commercial traffic. It has been my experience that most semi traffic runs right at or a couple mph over the speed limit, so to keep from having them pass me constantly, or me pass them constantly, I try to average their speeds. If that means going 66, 70, or 72 then that is okay. Anything around 75 and higher I won't consistently do.

Many interstate crashes happen when passing or getting passed.

 

[FLSteve]

62 mph is my goal Try to keep it there. Try not to go over 65 mph unless going down a hill.

FLSteve

 

[Kevin D Pem]

@Buly Posted a graph from Cummins on hp required for 65 mph at 1450 rmp. But I started wondering are all your coaches set-up with the same differential gearing? It states the aero being the largest need for power, seems planning a trip for tail wind would be the best way to boost MPG.

 

[Buly]

On 6th gear I’m cruising at 65 mph and 1600 rpm. The towing speed limit on my Honda CRV is 65 mph.
Once in a while if I have to pass some one, I may punch it to 75 for a short time.

 

[CaptainGizmo]

I didn’t see my answer...

PEGGED




Wait...there's a limit? OH, ok...

I almost always go the speed limit up to 75...when I feel there's a safe zone should I need to use it.

 

[redbaron]

I know there is a 55-60 group out there...I pass you all the time. Go-ahead and introduce yourselves, we won't bite!

 

[NWIP]

Yep you would pass me, I go 65mph.

 

[redbaron]

Yep you would pass me, I go 65mph.

That would take a few more miles, and I think you start earlier in the day than I do

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

My sweet spot is 65. Now, when LadyDi is at the wheel... Well, let's just say we tend to run ahead of schedule with her driving.

TJ

 

[Jabber Jaw]

Generally around the posted "speed limit" to maybe 2-3 mph over.
On the Interstate the sweetspot seems to be about 66-67 mph.
Off the Interstate's, I enjoy driving about 55-57 mph. It's less stressful, & I see more of this beautiful country!
When driving the coach, I never seem to be in a big hurry; but get behind the wheel of the Colorado....a whole different deal....70-77 mph on Interstate. Speed limit plus about 6-7 mph!

 

[CaptainGizmo]

My sweet spot is 65. Now, when LadyDi is at the wheel... Well, let's just say we tend to run ahead of schedule with her driving.

TJ

Geez...now I have wife envy. Never expected that to happen with this thread.

If it was up to her, I’d probably be driving 35-40!

And, if I COULD get my wife to drive, we’d still be in the barn. Or, perhaps divorce court. ?

Oh...and let’s not talk about passing trucks, ok!? Oy...my nerves. ?

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

LadyDi is a winner in my book; has been for...well...let's just say since I've known her. And, to rub it in a little, she has been doing most of the driving these days. If anyone thinks the ladies can't drive a motorhome, they need to think again. I have proof of that right here beside me.

Of course, she did get good instruction and coaching.

TJ

 

[Akdare]

I generally drive 67-68 in the motorhome...of course, in the car or truck, probably 5-10 over; radar detectors in both vehiclues...

 

[Neemer]

My toad is supposed to be limited to 65, so I rarely exceed that.

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

I had to laugh on my way home yesterday. 43' DP with SUV in tow passed. After we exited the Hwy we found ourselves behind this same DP at a traffic signal. They pulled off at a fuel stop. They passed us again at a high rate of speed about 30 minutes later. No doubt racing to their next fuel stop.
We were cruising at a leisurely 55 mph on a section of road with a 65 mph limit. BTW it was a very nice ride....