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Old 04-25-2016, 04:23 AM   #1
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Driving in high winds

Arrived in Phoenix yesterday. During my trip here we had high winds gusting over 40mph. Most of it was while we were on I-40, and some during our drive on I-17. Curious on what is the highest winds anyone drove in. I have to say I was impressed on how well the rig handled. It wasn't any fun, but I felt comfortable driving. Although if the wind gotten any higher I would have pulled off. We did see a semi rolled over on the side of the road. Not sure if it was wind related. Had I'd been in my gas class A motorhome, I would have pulled off shortly after the winds started.
Now that we are here we are enjoying ourselves. Weather has been mild, staying under the 90's. Just hope we don't have to deal with the wind going back.
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Old 04-25-2016, 07:22 AM   #2
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We have been in some strong winds towing. The worst was last year outside of Flagstaff. The gusts were 40+ and hitting us right front bumper and passenger side of rig. I slowed down and the rig pulled fine. Saw a class B swaying pretty good on the highway. The highest broadside wind gusts while parked was 55mph in Needles CA 2 years ago. I hated that event as our dining room slide was pushing in at the top during the gusts. Scary. Tonight we had 45+mph gust outside of Vegas, but luckily it was hitting the back of the rig. We were rocking for a couple of hours. I hate the high winds!
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Old 04-25-2016, 02:10 PM   #3
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I don't drive in strong headwinds. I can't afford it.
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I don't drive in strong headwinds. I can't afford it.
With all the brakes and tires you sell???
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Old 04-25-2016, 09:10 PM   #5
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Drove in very high winds this morning from Camp Verde to Williams Arizona & parked just in time for the SNOW with those high winds, YUK! But the Denali & RW did a great job.
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Old 04-25-2016, 09:46 PM   #6
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We haven't been in any major cross winds yet with the RW but while in Indiana last year I hit some horrible head winds and I watched the mileage go from 11 to about 6. As Titan guy said it got expensive feeding the beast.

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Old 04-25-2016, 11:18 PM   #8
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If your truck can handle the additional weight, fill your water tank in bad weather. With our RL the additional weight from the water went mostly to the truck which helped counter the effects from the wind. The heavier the tow vehicle the better.
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Dave, that suggestion doesn't work for some models. In the MBs, at least our '16, the Fresh Water tank is actually behind the axles, with the Gray and main Black in the Drop Frame section, the Galley and second Black, if equiped, are in the belly just in front of the axles.
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When and where did this happen?
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I don't drive in strong headwinds. I can't afford it.
How true!! Cut mine MPG in half.
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Search the post " Redwood gone wrong" it was my new unit being transported for delivery
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Old 04-26-2016, 04:52 AM   #13
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I've been in broadside winds of 45+ mph between Cheyenne and Laramie. This was with my previous truck which was a dually. The coach and truck did very well, although I would not attempt those winds with the current single rear wheel truck. I also did as Dave mentioned - loaded the water tank full to help add additional kingpin weight to the truck due to the severe winds all the way across NE, WY, UT.
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We hit the winds between Rawlings and Laramie a few times. One time in our Gas 36 MH and it was the first time I really got scared we were getting blown all over. the second time was in our Diesel pusher it handled the winds much better but when they got to 50mph we called it quits. I am not a fan of Wyoming or those winds. The RW seems to do fine but we have only had winds of 30-35 when traveling with it so far and that is enough for us.
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When in WY, it's best to pull off to the side when safe. It can get crazy out there in a hurry.
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