How fast do you pull your T@B?

Mickey

How fast  do you drive with your T@B? Can you drive 70 mph all day or is that way to fast?

IACamper

I tow at 55 or 60, usually. 

T@Balong

It all depends on how much money you want to spend on fuel!

SailTab

55-65
06 tacoma trd 2010 tab q 

Normfun

60-65  with bursts of whatever it takes to not get hit from behind.  The sped limit is 80 here  so most are going close to 90.  That makes for a  big difference in speed.

RZRBUG

One reason I stay off the Interstates as much as possible.  I tow at about 55 and don't like being pushed, nor do I want to hinder those who are in a bigger hurry than I am.  As I have said before, If you feel you have to drive faster than the speed limit, you didn't leave early enough.

radren

I find a big truck and get behind it so my lack of speed is understandable. My TV is an old van, it likes flat areas and will do whatever I ask of it but once it gets on a grade I am grateful for whatever it can do. 

jdargis

I tow at 60 mph.  Most, people don't realize that most trailer tires, generally ST rating should be towed no more than 65 mph.  A lot of the fifth wheels trailers are running truck tires on their trailers, making it safe for higher speed towing.  Sort of scarey, when the guy blows by you going 80 towing a boat, with ST tires.

Verna

My Silver Shadow had trailer tires on it, the same tires that are installed on the T@B's. ("Had" because I replaced them with other trailer tires after my blow-out.)

Michigan_Mike

I know that the sidewalls of tires heat up at higher speeds and that is the reason you see many folks repairing tires along the side of the road, along with the fact that the tires sit outdoors in sunlight, deteriorate and fail when placed under load.  I tend to travel 60-65 mph or within the manufacturers suggested ratings for the tires on my Silver Shadow.  

The factory mounts trailer tires on the T@B units and have used bias ply for a long time, but are planning to switch to radial tires soon.  

Bgkirk

FYI, Radial tires installed on our T@B picked up in late November. Built the week of November 10, 2015. 

Michigan_Mike

Good deal!  It looks like they have begun using radials...  Scott Hubble sent me the prior info on December 17 so that was a quick transition.  

jcfaber1

We have a 2007 Dutchman t@b.  These have passenger tires.  I put new tires and wheels as the original were rusty steel wheels with original old rubber and deemed it unsafe.  We normally tow 68mph but have found myself hitting 75 when going down hill or with a tail wind out west.

SailTab

When running the hwy is that in OD?
What is your tach reading?

Nomad

Like Rrzrbug, I try to stay off the interstate. If I have no choice, I tuck in behind (or just in front of) a semi - My TV (Jeep) just can't do the T@B at 70-75 even on level ground.

RZRBUG

I must be going way too slow.  Some guy in a red suit just passed me being pulled by eight reindeer.

jcfaber1

Love it!

Deltaboy59

Well...

ChanW

Nice Honda!

A little sparse on the ground clearance, though.

Rad

Love the pic

kenclunk

So with the tires on the newer T@Bs (specifically a 2017) is there a equipment level speed restriction? 

Obviously safety is number one concern, but I just want to know if the tires/T@B are rated for speeds at 70 or 80 mph?  

ericnliz

kenclunk, I would suspect those speeds could be accomplished, but not recommended. A lot depends on what you're towing the T@B with (TV). Our Sn@rling Wolf doesn't even act like the T@B is back there, nor does the White Wolf, but a smaller TV, I would be careful going anything over 60-65 mph. That being said, gas mileage is noticeably affected going anything over 60-65 mph as well. Drops dramatically. Another factor to consider is this: If you get ANY "tail wag" effect going on at those speeds, you're gonna have your hands full in a hurry! 

ChanW

Some equipment limitations:

• Trailer tires tend to be rated at lower speeds because 2500 pounds on a single axle is pretty high, and with Tab's small diam. tires creates more heat in the tires at higher speeds.
• There are no shock absorbers in the Tab suspension, only springs.

ericnliz

ChanW, Agree. All good points. Not to mention the affect of higher speeds on the wheel bearings as well.

JohnDanielsCPA

My T@B came equipped with Westlake tires; LT235/75R15S.  According to the manufacturer, they have a "Q" speed rating, meaning you can go up to 99 mph.  That said, I keep my towing speeds to 65 mph except for the occasional speed burst to get around a truck or slower vehicle.  As was said in earlier comments, if something goes wrong (like tail wag, hitting an object in the road that would cause instability, etc.), I would rather wrestle with my T@B going 60-65 mph than at 75-90 mph.  If I am in a situation where I cannot safely travel at a continuous 65 mph (like an interstate), I'll travel the secondary roads and adjust my travel plans.

Nomad

Rarely go over 60 - I'm retired and don't need to get anywhere fast :-)

ericnliz

PXL, If 'ya install pedals, you'll save on gas!  And to clarify this post, if the TV isn't hooked up....not very fast at all.

Nomad

Think I'll pass on the pedaling - Backroads are my friend. Lots more scenic also.

ericnliz

Backroads are a great place to have a lot of cool experiences. Found some of my favorite fishin' spots that way, and also some pretty spectacular waterfalls that I didn't even know were there. Best advise on backroads: go prepared for just about anything 'ya wouldn't expect, but have fun. 

rfuss928

75 in cruise control on interstates no problem - Touareg TDI

Nomad

I've found the backroads (non gravel) in better shape then the freeways :-)