starboy869

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!!!!

Peter

> 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.

Peter

> 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.