Re: How to drive loaded 99 Accord LX with a trailer?
Hi,
You should be able to travel the speed limit safetly. If not your the load is unsafe. Why would RPM matter? Chris "Peter" <ozvena@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:9722d64.0307250755.6c63c3de@posting.google.co m... > Any advice on driving 99 Accord LX, manual transmsion with 500 lb > (cargo and passengers) + 1.200 lb trailer from FL to TX? > > 1) How fast can I safely go on a straight highway, no wind, no hills? > 2) Can I travel 50 mph on 5th gear or I need to maintain 60 mph to > maintain higher RPM? > 3) Can I travel 60 mph on 5th gear or I need to maintain 70 mph to > maintain higher RPM? > 4) What is the minimum rpm I need to maintain for cruising (2000, > 2500, or 3000) on 4th and 5th gear? > > THANKS!!!! |
Re: How to drive loaded 99 Accord LX with a trailer?
> Why would RPM matter?
A car not towing a trailer can go 45mph at 5th gear. RPM are, I think < 2000. I do not believe it would be good for the engine to do it with loaded car + a trailer. You need higher RPM (speed at given gear) to pull the load, right? So that is why RPM matter. |
Re: How to drive loaded 99 Accord LX with a trailer?
> Why would RPM matter?
A car not towing a trailer can go 45mph at 5th gear. RPM are, I think < 2000. I do not believe it would be good for the engine to do it with loaded car + a trailer. You need higher RPM (speed at given gear) to pull the load, right? So that is why RPM matter. |
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