Author: StephenH
Subject: Pushing The Limits On Tow Vehicles
Posted: 26 Sep 2016 at 8:20pm
Sometimes, there are very good reasons for going below the posted limit. The AeroPlus I use states to limit the top speed to 60 mph. That is where I set my cruise control. I do stay in the right lane except when passing someone going even slower (like heavily laden 16-wheelers on long uphill grades). 60 mph also seems to be a sweet spot for mileage. I've seen up to 16.5 mpg on one tankful of premium, and 15-16 for others. The only tankful below 14 was that included our climb up to the Blue Ridge Parkway's northern end.
If we are on a 2-lane road, I will look for places to pull off if I see a line-up of cars behind me. Since I am usually doing the speed limit on those, there are not that many cases where this happens.
Subject: Pushing The Limits On Tow Vehicles
Posted: 26 Sep 2016 at 8:20pm
Sometimes, there are very good reasons for going below the posted limit. The AeroPlus I use states to limit the top speed to 60 mph. That is where I set my cruise control. I do stay in the right lane except when passing someone going even slower (like heavily laden 16-wheelers on long uphill grades). 60 mph also seems to be a sweet spot for mileage. I've seen up to 16.5 mpg on one tankful of premium, and 15-16 for others. The only tankful below 14 was that included our climb up to the Blue Ridge Parkway's northern end.
If we are on a 2-lane road, I will look for places to pull off if I see a line-up of cars behind me. Since I am usually doing the speed limit on those, there are not that many cases where this happens.