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    Posted: 30 Mar 2014 at 5:58pm
Originally posted by Jason

Pulls perfect. On semi hilly high desert hwy in Idaho I can pull at 75 (that's the speed limit here) at about 2200 rpm. My last 2 trips I averaged between 9.5-10.5 mpg. Though as you most likely know being an xterra owner that they are not the best in fuel mileagemileageSmile

Congrats on your new R-Pod!
So does towing at 75 mph make sense to anyone else?Ouch
Some one on the FB group said they towed 100, few people questioned that, but they live in Canada, so they meant 100 kph or about 62 mph.

 

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I pulled our 178 home from the dealer 50-70 mph in the rain & snow. pulled great. The higher the speed, the worse the fuel mileage. In the future 55-60 is going to be my cruising speed.
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I saw no adverse effects, I have my TV fully equipped with Sway, cooler etc. My temps and RPM were low. If you drive less than 75 on the Idaho hwys, the semis will take you out lol.
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Jason, We just purchased a 178 too,but haven't taken delivery. I'll be towing it with my 1998 f150 4x4, 4.6 L v8. Not a serious tow vehicle but it's what I have.

Looking forward to a road trip and camping.
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I flew mine home on the ground from Blue Dog/CourDeLane at above 75 mph (F250 superduty v-10) to beat a big snow storm.  Twice we about bounced the little pod off a couple rough Montana overpass crossings due to stiff suspension of both the single axle pod and pickup, other than that she towed like she wasn't even back there.  12 mpg but no slowing down even for the steepest long hills.  I think prudence would dictate slowing down a bit future wise, even with a pickup designed to pull big heavy loads.
Jason--watch for my rpod in Meridian/Mountain home afb in Sept. and welcome.  This is a pretty darn good forum to be on.    
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We have towed a few times at 75 MPH running across New Mexico and Arizona, fuel does go quick. If you feel comfortable driving that fast then you should not have any problems. Being a truck driver I can tell you that things happen a lot faster at 75 than at 60 or 65 and pulling a trailer things do happen. If one is safety minded and the most precious possession in your life is sitting in the jump seat next to you, slower speeds are smart. Goose
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Speed -  faster vs slower - Interesting discussion about speed and wind resistance, wear and tear on vehicle and tires here on:  http://www.cartalk.com/blogs/tom-ray/will-vs-wife-engine-wear-and-tear

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Copy that Goose.  I like around 62 mph for pulling loads.  Wyoming is moving the speed limit to 85 mph on interstates and some highways, saying it is safe.  Crazy people in charge.  
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During my "working years" I drove quite a few miles, mostly where the speed limit was 55 to 65 mph. There are lots of major accidents even at those speeds.

My most "harrowing" RV ride was through Texas (speed limit 80 mph) in a Toyota motorhome with a top speed of 60. It was very hard to merge left for construction or emergency vehicles, and on a hill...forget it.

IMHO it's the speed "differential" between you and the closest object to you and not the actual speed that is most dangerous. For instance, if you are traveling 30 mph and the traffic is traveling 15, it's a dangerous situation that you have created. If you are doing 75 and the traffic is traveling the same speed, it is safer". All this is assuming your TV is properly sized and equipped.

The safest speed is the one where you feel the most comfortable driving.
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That brings back memories.  Back in 1972 we bought our first motor home, a 4 cylinder Toyota, and took off from NW Indiana to Yellowstone SP.  Approaching Yellowstone, the grade was so steep that I had to keep downshifting from second to first, there was no place to pull over, and traffic behind me became rightfully rude.  Later, when leaving the area, I experienced my worst case of brake fade and to this day don't know how we safely made it to the bottom of the grade.  Even engine compression in a low gear did not seem to help.  Our next trip was in a new Winnebagol  I still see a few of the old Toyota motor homes on the road, but all are 6's rather than the old 4 cylinders.
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