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Old 04-24-2014, 07:11 AM   #1
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Towing at 141MPH......WOW

I don't like going over 65 never mined 141! And with no sway control!

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Old 04-24-2014, 07:52 AM   #2
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Good thing it was a small TT
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Old 04-24-2014, 08:09 AM   #3
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HA! And it was done with a GMC (sort of)!
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Here is a video about it.

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WOW, and to think they didn't use one of those valuable air deflectors. How was this speed possible without that deflector?
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WOW, and to think they didn't use one of those valuable air deflectors. How was this speed possible without that deflector?
Your missing the point Clutch...he could have saved diesel

I'm more amazed the trailer stayed in tact with the frame. That's almost category 5 hurricane force.
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I don't want to imagine what would have happened if he lost a trailer tire at that speed, particularly with only one trailer axle. It would have been catastrophic.
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I wonder if he did get a flat on the trailer if the centrifugal force would keep it round.
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Before you guys decide to soup up your TV, just remember that most trailer tires are only rated up to 65 mph! :-)
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Old 04-28-2014, 09:07 PM   #10
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Posting things like going 141 would give the lesser intelligent / experienced towers stupid ideas. Red necks like me ain't even that dumb.
We run hard at night on 81 with the truckers, sometimes cresting 80 but this is off the charts man.
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Old 04-28-2014, 09:36 PM   #11
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The average RV weighs about twice what the tow vehicle does. Once the RV loses traction, the TV is just going along for the ride. If you feel comfortable towing at 81 mph, then I'll see you when I get there. I've got a few flowers to smell along the way. LOL
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