State by state towing laws, weights requirements etc. Interesting that in NC max speed with camper is 55. Too slow with 3.73's haha. Also says passengers can ride in a TT. Who knew??

http://www.towingworld.com/articles/TowingLaws.htm

 

Good info,I didn't know the NC speed limit was 55 towing a camper..oops

 

Yeah, 65 - 70 is the sweet spot for my Excursion. 55 has to downshift too much.

 

I'm da po-Leese and did not know that one. My sweet spot is 65 too with my camper

 

Yeah, I guess it's not really enforced. I drive around 65 but other campers pass me like going much faster, I have never seen one pulled.

 

Most states (if not all) are 55 when towing. Yeah, I'm good around 65 or so!

 

Used to tow our TT at 65-70 also. Ignorance is bliss LOL!

 

I just came back from a trip to S.C. through a little bit of N.C. Va. and W.Va.
No problems driving 60 to 65 on the whole trip.

 

Good link John. Rep when I can

 

I will have to see if I can investigate into this. My combo stinks at 55. I have to run in 3rd and my tranny temp spikes. If I run in OD at 55 my EGT spikes. 65 is right on for my set up

 

I tow best at 70 or so with my TT... anything below that and I do have to watch the egt gauge.

 

How would anyone know about this if its not posted? I know in alot of places that TRUCK speed limits are different than CARS.....but have never seen any reference to towed campers.....even the Police didn't know.....lol

 

I know it's 55 here in California. Last November, I pulled the TT to Phoenix area to visit my mom...going along 65-70...CHP (the "unmarked" all-white version) pulled alongside, looked at me, and gave me the 55 sign (opened and closed his hand twice...) Much better than a ticket!!! Got into AZ and cruised along at 70-75 no trouble!!

 

Most 15" ST tires are only rated for 65 mph, and with so many Tire failure complaints on the RV.NET forum, I drive under 65.

 

Thats because I got the ticket for you. 2 am going 70mph on hwy 5 Merced County and got nailed. 12` enclosed trailer