Windy conditions,tipping danger

[Vent-air]

We are in extremely windy conditions on Prince Edward Island. Does anyone know when there is I risk of the trailer tipping? At what wind gust speed does one need extra support or stabilization?

[rugerguy]

Are you talking moving down the road or when parked?

[Vent-air]

Sorry. This is when parked. The trailer has a lot of movement even with the oem stabilizers down.

[Threebutchers]

From "Yahoo Answers".... YMMV

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"I have had to investigate and write reports on campers and mobile homes damaged in winds. It does depend a lot on the exact size and shape of the trailer. The ones that seem to go over the easiest are those that are parked in very exposed areas like a ridge of a hill (nice view but very vulnerable exposure), or a wide open treeless area.

In those cases, it only takes a 10 second gust of around 50 to 55 mph to push one over. This is very true of a 5th wheel type that has a relatively high profile in comparison to weight. Even more troubling, if the awning is down and the wind comes in from that side, it could take even less wind than that.

On the other side, if the trailer is anchored or tied down on the corners to trees, and I have seen this type of thing done, they will survive quite a bit more. Maybe gusts up to around 80 mph. Anything above that, they have a rough time surviving intact if the wind hits them from the side.

Source(s): an old forecaster

[rugerguy]

I live in Kansas where we have wind and tornados often.
Most of the time I have noted that you don't start seeing RV's big trucks etc, start rolling over till you get 60mph plus straight line winds.
We did survive a tornado going over the top of us (75 mph)when we had pulled of in a city park to rest one night.I think the only thing that saved us was the equalizer hitch was still hooked to our 79 Lincolin Town car.The camper was only a 16ft but that town car was like an anchor.
They will do alot of rocking before they go over.

[Threebutchers]

BTW....Good luck

[EnricoG]

Point it into the wind if you can to reduce the exposed surface area.

[Vent-air]

Thanks to all. Right now it appears the max will be 30 mph.i do feel the need for extra stabilizers. Any suggestions for anchoring?

[clubhouse]

Your TV, if you are really concerned hitch it up. The TV will act as an anchor.

You need the lowest center of gravity possible, are you holding tanks full? Especially fresh water. If you hold 80+ gallons FW, that would put another 550 +\- lbs pretty low to the ground, should help stabilize things.

[Doug]

Best of luck.
You should be fine in 30mph winds, although a little unnerving.
I've been in everything from a pop-up to a TT in 30mph winds with no problems.

Now driving is another story :-)

Best regards,
Doug

[LongIslandCamper]

Our TT's both survived Sandy last October without a problem. :-)

I second the suggestion to fill your holding tanks if you're that concerned. A couple hundred extra pounds towards the bottom of the camper should help.

[Bassdogs]

If you're at a seasonal location, you could install screw in anchors like the ones used for dog runs. they make them heavy duty and can be purchased at places like Tractor supply. Just screw them into the ground under the corners and cable them to the frame. Have thought about doing this in back of my house where the TT lives inbetween trips.

[Vent-air]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I feel I will be fine tonight. However, I will make these suggestions part of my thought processes on future trips. I am new to the forum and I am impressespd with the help I am receiving.

[Crabman]

Yeah you will be fine at 30mph, mine gets more then that on a regular basis side to the wind coming across a field here at home. It also survived Irene and Sandy, where gusts were well above 80MPH but that wind came through the woods and not across the field so it was deflected somewhat. I try to keep the fresh water tank full in extreme wind events for ballast.

[xkuzme1]

I've been through 45 mph winds in a popup camper and it was rock solid. It swayed of coarse, but never moved a bit off of its position.

[Donedroolin]

You know I thought about this same thing over Labor day weekend. We had great weather during the day,but at night. We had crazy thunder storms with high winds. There were gust up to 40 to 45 MPH. Our Eagle handled it with no problem. That is some great advice to fill the holding tank. And hook to the tow vehicle. At one point I thought of bringing in the slides if it got real bad.

[Donr827]

You should have no problems. Like someone else mentioned hook up the tow vehicle for added safety to make you feel safer. You are going to have movement in windy conditions but if you want to you could always buy several hydraulic jacks and place them under the frame. Use a piece of 2x4 in between the jacks and the frame.
Don

[outofhere]

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