RV FEATURE
2 . DRIVE AT A COMFORTABLE SPEED
One of the biggest issues we have in this country is a lack of respect for the speed limit . Drivers are pressured into driving at or above the speed limit , often with catastrophic consequences .
The speed limit is just that : a limit . It is the maximum safe driving speed for that particular section of road as determined by state authorities . Whether you agree with them or not is irrelevant and there is no law that says you must drive at that speed .
Regardless of this , the reality is that when you are towing a large trailer of any kind , every other driver will see you as an obstacle and they will do everything in their power to get in front of you , whether you ’ re driving at the speed limit or not .
When driving on the open road , we have found the best speed to drive is around 5km / h below the posted speed limit . This means we are not unnecessarily holding up traffic behind us and when another vehicle wants to overtake us , they can do so safely .
I will say one thing . If your rig does not feel comfortable or stable driving at speeds over 80km / h , you really do need to have it checked for correct set-up and weight distribution .
Take a break when the opportunity presents but be sure not to park in any truck only rest areas
Just because the sign says the speed limit is 110km / h doesn ’ t mean you have to drive at that speed
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