fred heath Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Just completed a 861 mile road trip from Raleigh NC to Hampton NH. While on rt. 84 in PA had a large box truck riding on my butt. I was in the right hand lane and it had plenty of room to pass me. Figured out finally he was "drafting" me. Talk about the shoe being on the other foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey 4x4 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I bet you felt special haha. What speed were you cruising at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverman77 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 If it were me, I would have gradually slowed down to encourage him to buzz off and get away from me. -Riverman77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred heath Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 If it were me, I would have gradually slowed down to encourage him to buzz off and get away from me. -Riverman77 Got to admit, it made me a little nervous. My speed was between 55-60 mph. Even climbing all the hills in VA and PA I still averaged 20.68 mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tressa Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I'm telling ya! We drive the slowest rigs known to man. But it gives us time to look at the scenery and enjoy a Sunday drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydancer2992 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Drafting is a symbiosis. The car in front benefits from having a reduced rear low pressure area and reduced drag. The car in back benefits from having another vehicle break the wind, so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey 4x4 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 My uncle drives an 18 wheeler so I asked him how he felt about it, he said he doesn't mind when people draft on him but he knows other truckers that aren't too fond of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred heath Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 I guess the problem I have with "drafting" is your dependant on the driver in front. Your vision is limited to the back of the truck. If it suddenly stops at highway speed is your reaction time going to be quick enough? Personally, any benefit gained in fuel savings is offset by possible major damage to your toy not to mention you'd be at fault. I've never done it and never would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 That's funny guess the trucker was not in any kind of hurry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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