Worried about the wind!

[Cameron Carter]

Hello,
After a couple of nights motorhoming next to the sea with 35 mph winds with 45 mph gusts, I have fallen to wondering if there is any danger of the whole shebang tipping over in high speeds winds? Is this just a form of gust anxiety common to first time motorhomers or is there a wind speed as which I should be seriously worried. (Chausson Welcome 28, 3 tons payload!)
Thank you.

 

[Richard n Ann]

No you'd have to be in a twister storm to tip over. You're thinking about caravans

 

[Cameron Carter]

Thank you, I was just looking for someone to put my mind at rest. There is a lot of rocking overnight in the wind and my imagination gets the better of me!!!!

 

[Clarky]

I well remember a night spent out on the tip of the Cherburg peninsular when the wind roared and the van rocked.
It's quite frightening but I reckon it would take a mighty gust to blow 3 tons of van over.
You could always park with your nose into the wind rather than side on.

Richard.

 

[mpdcymru]

The Severn bridge is closed to high-sided vehicles at 40 knots or (roughly) 46 MPH. It is closed to other traffic at 60 knots (roughly) 70 MPH.

I don't think that 35-45 MPH is much to woorry about (although I wouldn't use an awning!)

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[Cameron Carter]

Thanks Richard, that's good and reassuring advice.

 

[tacr2man]

Dont put your awning out tho

 

[ryan_flea]

When the vans a rockin'.....

(Probably wind )

 

[Flook]

Ryan, have you been at the baked beens again

 

[Flook]

My van looks stable, just been out to it, huh, talk about rocking and rolling, and no baked beens in sight (phew)

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[rangi]

Corner Steadies are handy in that sort of situation.

 

[Cameron Carter]

I did have a vegetarian chilli last night.

 

[Flook]

Lets you out Carter, that was only a veggie one

 

[Flook]

Rangitira, steady on ole chap, now I know why some use those things, just keep down the intake amounts of baked beens, there is a good fellow

 

[Lanerboy]

I parked next to chesil beach in storm Doris about 2 years ago and it frightened the life out of me I'm sure one wheel left the floor it was so bad I ended up moving at 3am into the park and ride in Weymouth behind a large bank for shelter I will always take more care in future

I know people have said you will not blow a 3 ton vehicle over but empty 18 ton lorries blow over so better be safe than sorry

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[Janine]

I survived Hurricane Derek, perched on top of a cliff overlooking St Ives Cornwall in 70 mph winds a few Christmases ago.

Was I scared? Nah - I was terrified!

 

[Flook]

Empty 18 ton lorries are still 18ton.

 

[Lanerboy]

Ok I should have said 44 ton trucks still blow over when empty

 

[busby]

I well remember a night spent out on the tip of the Cherburg peninsular when the wind roared and the van rocked.
It's quite frightening but I reckon it would take a mighty gust to blow 3 tons of van over.
You could always park with your nose into the wind rather than side on.

Richard.

Plenty of empty trucks blow over and they can weigh 14 tonne ..BUSBY.

 

[TheBig1]

we were in Bude, cornwall several years ago when a storm hit. shredded awnings and tents all round, but not a single van blew over

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[Nasher]

When there are weather warnings for high winds & rain, here in Wales we just think that the weather is 'normal'

Anyway, on the M27 motorway, I once saw a sign saying 'strong wind - slow down' so I imagine the wind read that & obeyed!

You just need to put a sign up

 

[sonny]

I think you will find the trailer blows over especially a m.t curtainsider with curtains closed which then twist the tractor unit over.

 

[Allanm]

No, can’t happen........

 

[Riverbankannie]

The Severn bridge is closed to high-sided vehicles at 40 knots or (roughly) 46 MPH. It is closed to other traffic at 60 knots (roughly) 70 MPH.

I don't think that 35-45 MPH is much to woorry about (although I wouldn't use an awning!)

And for the Severn Bridge, High Sided is defined as 6ft 9 in. Passed the signs this morning.

 

[nicholsong]

Empty 18 ton lorries are still 18ton.

!8t is max wt, so empty it is much less, but still the same height and sq. footage/moment exposed to the wind.

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[berni109]

We got up at 3 in the morning once when the wind veered around the headland we specifically parked behind and was blowing directly against the side. It's only a PVC but was still moving about on the springs with heavy sea spray and a cliff 4 meters away I chickened out.

 

[Lanerboy]

I think you will find the trailer blows over especially a m.t curtainsider with curtains closed which then twist the tractor unit over.

I agree but it's still about 18 tons lying on its side

 

[Cheshirecat57]

!8t is max wt, so empty it is much less, but still the same height and sq. footage/moment exposed to the wind.

Most 18 tonners weigh 8 to 9 tonnes empty

 

[Cheshirecat57]

Hello,
After a couple of nights motorhoming next to the sea with 35 mph winds with 45 mph gusts, I have fallen to wondering if there is any danger of the whole shebang tipping over in high speeds winds? Is this just a form of gust anxiety common to first time motorhomers or is there a wind speed as which I should be seriously worried. (Chausson Welcome 28, 3 tons payload!)
Thank you.

I have to say, “gust anxiety” is one of the best phrases I have heard recently

 

[Lanerboy]

Most 18 tonners weigh 8 to 9 tonnes empty

I was trying to get across that a 44 ton truck will weigh around 18 tons empty well mine used to and still I have seen these vehicles on there side blown over

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