The 80kph in Germany is a generalisation. If the trailer meets the
requirements it can be placarded to be towed at 100kph (subject to official
DoT inspection). This is certainly true of modern Cobra trailers which (I
believe) have shock absorbers and towball clamp. The downside is that the
trailer now carries a 100kph sticker, so cannot be towed faster in France
(where the towing limit is the same as a car, 110 or 130 kph, depending on
the road)


"Burt Compton - Marfa" wrote in message
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Of course the bottom line is to drive a little slower - as well as
having the right tyres on the trailer.


I just checked with my friend in Germany and confirmed that 80 km/hour
is their max legal glider trailer towing speed.
If we had the same law, that would be a max speed of only 50 MPH in
the USA.

So as much as the Germans like to drive fast in their cars, they
apparently tow their glider trailers at a reasonable speed.

My strategy is to maintain good tires, a tight hitch, start driving
early and try not to stop (like not stopping to thermal on a cross
country.)
60 MPH gets you there. Save gas / save your glider.

Burt
Marfa, west Texas