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David and Danette
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214 |
Topic: Hurricane Preparedness Posted: 11 Sep 2018 at 7:31am |
Filling all three holding tanks with water would help to keep it from moving. Having been through several hurricanes living in south Florida for 55 years You can always determine the path the hurricane may take and move your camper close to a strong building on the leeward side if possible. If the eye of the hurricane is passing over you then you will get wind from both directions, if that is the case then I would hitch trailer up and head for Knoxville.
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2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-
2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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TomBurl
Newbie Joined: 15 Oct 2017 Location: North Carolina Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Posted: 11 Sep 2018 at 6:16am |
Thanks for the reply. I might be hitting the road with it... maybe take it about 6 hours west past Knoxville.
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Tom Burlington
2107 R-Pod 179 2016 Nissan Frontier 4wd King |
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lostagain
Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2587 |
Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 11:05pm |
God's speed to all in the path of hurricane Florence. Get the heck out of the way as fast as you can and take your Pod with you. At least its a home you know and like.
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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
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fwunder
Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 9:02pm |
My pod has been behind my TV regularly @ 65 mph and occasionally @ 70-80 mph. That being said, if you are in the path of Florence, I would consider a trip to Disney World or Niagara Falls for the next few days. BTW, if your Pod blows over, it's probably the least of your concerns.
fred
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2630 |
Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 8:20pm |
We had 70+ MPH last winter when our RP-179 was in the driveway. It's not exactly in the high wind area, but it got a serious dose of wind (it's partially blocked by our house from that direction). We did find a puddle under the fridge afterward. We think it blew in through the vents on the slide out, and ended up on the floor. It actually did better when we had the slide out extended. probably came through the same way, but ended up going straight down to the driveway. I was a bit concerned that it might get blown over, as the wind was coming from the side.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 7:23pm |
We have been through 60 mph gust with no problem/damage. Can't help with much above that.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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TomBurl
Newbie Joined: 15 Oct 2017 Location: North Carolina Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 6:57pm |
How much wind can my 179 withstand? I'm sure a 60 mph gust won't bother it but what about a sustained blow of 120? Any anchor system I might rig would likely get yanked right out of the ground.
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Tom Burlington
2107 R-Pod 179 2016 Nissan Frontier 4wd King |
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