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Pickin up my van!! HOORAY!!!!!

Submitted: Friday, Nov 03, 2006 at 07:37

Johnny boy

Im leaving SYD sat morn at 3AM to go to vitoria to pick up my new Van that has been built for us and I would just like to clear up a little debate I had with a mate last night , can I legally tow my van at what ever the speed limit on roads say I.E, 110KMH on freeways or do I have to stay below 90KMH and no I dont normally speed I am a very safe driver ( IMO) but I dont want to cause an accident by going too slow even though I will drve under if I think its a bit hairy anyway just thought Id ask .

Regards J.B.
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AnswerID: 202772   Submitted: Friday, Nov 03, 2006 at 09:24

Member - Stephen M (NSW) replied:

Hi there JB, just rang RTA to check and you can do what ever the stated speed limit is. They have lifted the speed restrictions that they use to have in place. So if it says 110kph then you can do it. This is for NSW only not sure on the other states. Regards Steve M

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AnswerID: 202774   Submitted: Friday, Nov 03, 2006 at 09:26

bruce replied:

I do not believe that you will cause an accident by travelling at 90kmh....it is usually the impatient idiots that think that everybody should be going at the fastest speed possible that causes accidents , take your time , drive sensibly and safely and to hell with with those that think you should not....cheers
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AnswerID: 202775   Submitted: Friday, Nov 03, 2006 at 09:31

DIO replied:

J.B. a new van. Gee I would be very reluctant to travel at such speeds not knowing the characteristics of the new van, how balanced it might be, how secure everything is attached etc. Why not use the return trip as a 'shakedown', take your time, check relevant nuts and bolts and arrive home safetly with your new van still in one piece.

DIO
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AnswerID: 202776   Submitted: Friday, Nov 03, 2006 at 09:47

Member - Andrew (QLD) replied:

Just do like every other caravan does and drive at 80km/h. We don't want you upsetting the status quo now, so we?

Enjoy :-)

Andrew

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FollowupID: 462358   Submitted: Friday, Nov 03, 2006 at 10:28

DIO posted:

'STATUS QUO'

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status quo  /kwoʊ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kwoh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation

the existing state or condition. (What a load of rubbish)

'COMMON SENSE'

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common sense 

sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge, training, or the like; normal native intelligence.

DIO

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AnswerID: 202806   Submitted: Friday, Nov 03, 2006 at 11:41

Miss'n Nissan replied:

Whatever you do johnyboy, just take care, and congratulations on the new van.I'm sure it feels just like Christmas when you were a kid.
See you on the road sometime. (not litterally) I hope. :)
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AnswerID: 202807   Submitted: Friday, Nov 03, 2006 at 11:45

Johnny boy replied:

Thanx guys that's the kind of feedback I was hoping for and yes I agree that motorist can just lump it as I'm not about to risk the lives of my family just to get somewhere 15 min faster, I used to drive trucks and was always given the finger a couple of times a week so I will just get used to it all again ....I'm a bit nervous as well as excited about our new toy I don't think I will be sleeping much tonight !!!!

Cheers J.B.
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AnswerID: 202874   Submitted: Friday, Nov 03, 2006 at 16:28

Member - Doug T (W.A) replied:

Just drive to the conditions and at a speed you feel comfortable with.within the Law that is

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AnswerID: 203004   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 04, 2006 at 07:55

dingbat replied:

Johnny--enjoy the van but note that your car's handbook may have a maximum speed when towing mentioned in it. In a lot of states this is the legal maximum you can do when towing.
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AnswerID: 203006   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 04, 2006 at 08:05

Waynepd (NSW) replied:

Hi Jonny Boy,
People seem to forget that the signs posted are a LIMIT not a compulsory speed rate.
I must admit i was one of them until i got a non-turbo diesel LOL
now i plod along at 90-100 k's once i get up there that is. Its amazing how much time and fuel you DON'T save by doing at 110k's or trying with your foot flat to the boards.
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