Speeding, a hypothetical

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

I don't think it's a set number, would it not be a percentage, like 5%?? 3km/h isn't much at 40-50 but doing 100 or 110 that 3km is a very lean margin for error...

I think its only 3km/h here in Victoria?

Originally Posted by 2011G6E

Guys I know out here who have big vans towed by big fourbies say "Why not sit on the speed limit? If your van won't handle properly at that speed, then do something about it...if you're worried about fuel economy, why? You've already ruined your fuel economy by whacking a bloody great caravan on the back...what's a little more to sit on the speed limit and not pizz everyone off?"

If your van is that big you're probably better off with the 5th wheeler type as apparently they handle so much better than a normal trailer type one with the draw bar.