Riding a storm

[Joan617]

Hey Gang


Like everyone in the SE US, we are watching Dorain pretty carefully. We have reservations in inland South Carolina just in case, but will likely stay put. We are 30' ASL with good drainage around us. Looks like the storm will be sub-CAT 1 by the time it gets to us.


Anyone have any experience in a 5'ver in wind? I figure we can tough out 35-40 mph gusts, just concerned about the slide toppers. Our awning is already gone (being reinstalled soon). We could bring in the Kitchen and LR slides if we felt it prudent. The park owners think we will be OK.


It's easy to leave but work is important to me even though I retire in 4 weeks. We (at SAM's club) played a big role in supplying first responders during the last two hurricanes.

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by Joan617

Hey Gang


Like everyone in the SE US, we are watching Dorain pretty carefully. We have reservations in inland South Carolina just in case, but will likely stay put. We are 30' ASL with good drainage around us. Looks like the storm will be sub-CAT 1 by the time it gets to us.


Anyone have any experience in a 5'ver in wind? I figure we can tough out 35-40 mph gusts, just concerned about the slide toppers. Our awning is already gone (being reinstalled soon). We could bring in the Kitchen and LR slides if we felt it prudent. The park owners think we will be OK.

Here's the check list that is usually sent out.

Turn off propane.

Hook up RV to tow vehicle for extra weight.

Pull in slides to center weight so winds cannot go under and move or flip RV.

Fill water tanks for added weight then disconnect from water supply in case of RV movement.

Empty the sewage tank.

Close roof vents and pull-down antennas.

Pull in awnings and secure all outside items and furniture; turn table tops to ground.

If the RV has air bags, release air to create more contact with tow vehicle or chassis.

Leave stabilizer bars down.

[norty1]

We will be getting our fiver ready to leave if necessary. We are still alert but hoping this one won't be our first one this season.

[jsk]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

Here's the check list that is usually sent out.



Turn off propane.



Hook up RV to tow vehicle for extra weight.



Pull in slides to center weight so winds cannot go under and move or flip RV.



Fill water tanks for added weight then disconnect from water supply in case of RV movement.



Empty the sewage tank.



Close roof vents and pull-down antennas.



Pull in awnings and secure all outside items and furniture; turn table tops to ground.



If the RV has air bags, release air to create more contact with tow vehicle or chassis.



Leave stabilizer bars down.

I have not seen this list and like it. One thing to add is closing the vent on side of camper for the microwave. The right combination of wind and rain will bring water in - I learned the hard way.

[Joan617]

Great list Grumpy, thanks. I had most of it covered but you added good ideas and it got me to sanitize the rig's water system as I filled it.


jsk I never even new that vent was there!! Thanks


Now just waiting and watching storm track updates...


Angus

[Joan617]

Holy storm track Batman! Now it looks like Dorian could scrub the coast of the GA Bight from Cape Canavral all the way up to the Carolinas, hitting GA coast as a CAT 3.


I've given work notice that we are leaving Monday morning for NW GA in order to get on the highways before we have to get on the road with slow evacuee traffic on Tuesday. We have reservations in Macon. GA (outside of the cone of "You're Screwed'ness") , but can go farther later in the week if we need to .


The husband of our local CG manager is a local cop and he reassured us that the county would lock down this CG in the event of evacuation orders so we think we are doing the right thing.


To our friends in the south of GA and all of FL, make you plans to get out of Dodge.


Be safe everybody and see you on the other side!


Angus and Joan