What speed do you tow?
 

This might be a dumb question, but what speeds do you guys run when towing on the highway? For Example: if it is daylight, air temperature in the upper 70's, dry pavement with light traffic on a highway I tend to run between 63-68mph (in a 70 mph zone). That seems to be congruent with what the truck drivers are running and much faster than that just doesn't feel very comfortable to me if I were to blow a shoe or a deer comes out of the median.

I realize that each state has its own rules, but I am surprised how quickly I see others towing larger sized boats . The last time I pulled my boat home from the lake I was running about 65mph (running with the trucker flow of traffic) and was passed by a 3/4 ton pickup pulling a 33-35 cat @ what must have been going close to 80 mph. This particular instance stands out because it was after sunset as well.

So do most of you guys haul A** when towing or are you more on the side of caution? I realize it is a very general question and there are oodles of variables that should be taken into account.

I certainely wouldn't go any quicker than I feel safe, but I was curious what some of your tendencies are.

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We ran 70-75 when towing the Cafe' back from Florida when the highway was empty. Otherwise, we went with the flow of the traffic. Of course we were driving a Sport Chassis and forgot the boat was back there half of the time.

tow at usually 70-75 or the flow of traffic if it is "crowded"

Speed limit up to 65mph. I'm maxed out on weight so I don't want anything else to complicate me if I have "a situation". It's not like I get better gas mileage going faster either. :D

I have however found the speed limiter in my half ton....pulling 6000lbs. I REALLY wanted to get by these a-holes...:party-smiley-004:

I usually tow down a 3 lane highway that has light traffic except for holidays. I'll run 75 if traffic is light during daylight....at night I tend to slow down a little. The speed I'm running doesn't bother me if I feel I have plenty of room for manuvering and STOPPING.

What ever the left lane is running..... within reason. The right side is to slow for me which requires too many lane changes. I prefer to run faster with less lane changes.

Can't wait for Chris Sunkin's friend with the toy hauler to respond to this one! :party-smiley-004:

Well guys since my trailer is a toy hauler and my toys haul azz I run right on the limiter at 98 MPH since it is listed as an RV and I have the oversized tires anyway...............:evilb:

Usually 9mph over; unless it's raining @ night or traffic is bad...best to feel comfortable @ whatever speed you choose. Know you limits, and your equipment & its limits. Upper 70's is usually fast enough, at least that's what my wife tells me...repeatedly!

As fast as you feel safe is a good rule of thumb.