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08-03-2016, 12:26 PM
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Location: Vancouver, BC
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Safe towing speed?
I just got a new (for me) TM - 2011 2720SL, and was wondering what is the safe towing speed for it?
I did have a 24' cargo trailer before, and it's specs mentioned that towing speed should not exceed 105km/h (65mph).
But I can't find anything like this for TM 2720.
My TV is X5d (diesel) with towing capacity of 7700lb and hitch is rated at 8000lb, so, no restrictions here
Thank you!
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08-03-2016, 12:50 PM
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Site Sponsor
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I rarely ever exceed 60 mph, not only because it's safer, but also because fuel economy takes a huge dump at anything faster.
Dave
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08-03-2016, 12:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ShrimpBurrito
I rarely ever exceed 60 mph, not only because it's safer, but also because fuel economy takes a huge dump at anything faster.
Dave
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Well, fuel economy does not concern me too much. Last weekend on our first maiden trip through the mountain roads of Vancouver Island I had 20mpg.
Empty car in regular driving - 24mpg. So, not too big of a difference.
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08-03-2016, 12:58 PM
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TrailManor Master
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Your tires have a rating, good idea to not exceed it😜
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08-03-2016, 01:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TrailManorMan
Your tires have a rating, good idea to not exceed it
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Good point, thank you! Then, I guess - other than tires speed rating - trailer's suspension could handle pretty much any normal speed?
I am not looking at "racing" with trailer, but some of our highways have a speed limit of 120km/h and regular traffic speed is usually 130-135km/h (80-85mph), just wanted to be sure that it is safe for a TM.
Especially remembering that my previous cargo trailer was limited at 105km/h...
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08-03-2016, 01:29 PM
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Site Sponsor
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I try to stay about 60-65 when I'm pulling my TM. There's also the stopping part of pulling a trailer we must be mindful of.
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Enduro 4445 caravan mover
2016 Dodge Ram 1500 V8 Hemi
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08-03-2016, 03:35 PM
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TrailManor Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TrailManorMan
Your tires have a rating, good idea to not exceed it
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I could not find the mph rating for my tires. It's not on tires (that I could find) and it's not on the Maxxis website (again, that I could find). Any suggestions?
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08-03-2016, 03:40 PM
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Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RottieMom
I could not find the mph rating for my tires. It's not on tires (that I could find) and it's not on the Maxxis website (again, that I could find). Any suggestions?
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I didn't look at TM's tires (at work now) but tire's speed rating is usually a letter at the end of size code. Like here - ' S':
225/50 SR16 112 mph, 180 km/h
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=35
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