R-pod Owners Forum : Hurricane Preparedness https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Hurricane Preparedness Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:33:11 +0000 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 07:21:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12177 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Hurricane Preparedness : Sorry for all that the Carolina's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=116108#116108 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 12177
Posted: 07 Oct 2018 at 7:21am

   Sorry for all that the Carolina's have been through and now it looks like they are going to be having more rain from another tropical system. Hope the rivers have gone down before this next system arrives and there won't be more severe flooding.  ]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2018 07:21:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=116108#116108 Hurricane Preparedness : No hurricane experience but do... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114964#114964 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12177
Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 4:15pm

No hurricane experience but do have tornado and high wind experience with a Pod. Pod proved stable in winds over 70 MPH. I did lower the stabilizers and pull the ebrake cable, so brake was locked. I also in one situation hooked Pod to TV, figured it would take some effort to move both. Something to think about is high water and falling debris, not just wind. Sure there is a point no matter the preparation the worst can happen. Weather can afford some real challenges.]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:15:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114964#114964 Hurricane Preparedness : As far as safety your life... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114963#114963 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 12177
Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 3:51pm

  As far as safety your life comes first the r-pod second. Everyone agrees it is going to be a dangerous situation hope everyone is prepared and are kept safe until it's over.]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:51:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114963#114963 Hurricane Preparedness : Thanks for the help! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114955#114955 Author: TomBurl
Subject: 12177
Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 2:37pm

Thanks for the help!]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:37:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114955#114955 Hurricane Preparedness : Yeah...what Leo and David said!... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114953#114953 Author: Live2Camp
Subject: 12177
Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 2:24pm

Yeah...what Leo and David said! ]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:24:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114953#114953 Hurricane Preparedness : Originally posted by Leo BGood... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114949#114949 Author: Guests
Subject: 12177
Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 1:33pm

Originally posted by Leo B

Good plan! Stay safe!



+1..... This one sounds like something to not take lightly, last I heard. I also sounds like it may take a few days for crews to get into the area to even begin recovery. It may be a good time to plan an extended trip to just about anywhere else!   

]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2018 13:33:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114949#114949 Hurricane Preparedness : I'd be just as concerned... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114939#114939 Author: BVK
Subject: 12177
Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 9:51am

I'd be just as concerned with debris piercing the walls. Call the insurance company and see that you're covered.

I'm very lucky to have never had to deal with a hurricane. I hope you all stay safe and keep us posted!
]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2018 09:51:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114939#114939 Hurricane Preparedness : Anyone who has sailed before has... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114931#114931 Author: lostagain
Subject: 12177
Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 8:57am

Anyone who has sailed before has an understanding of the force of the wind, even when it's blowing only 20knots (24mph+/-).  Setting a spinnaker (the brightly colored big sail used to go down wind) can drag/pull a 20,000 lb boat through the water at over 6 knots and it involves thousands of pounds of force on the rigging.  A wind of even over 50 mph can cause serious damage as all of you in hurricane and tornado territory can attest.

offgrid's plan to get the heck out of harms way and sit out the storm in W. VA. is very wise.  I suspect that when Forest River was trying to come up with a trademark name for the rPod, Escape Pod was one of the names proposed. 
]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2018 08:57:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114931#114931 Hurricane Preparedness : Good plan! Stay safe! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114923#114923 Author: Leo B
Subject: 12177
Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 6:00am

Good plan! Stay safe!]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2018 06:00:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114923#114923 Hurricane Preparedness : Be aware that wind pressure at... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114921#114921 Author: offgrid
Subject: 12177
Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 5:52am

Be aware that wind pressure at 120 mph is 4x what it is at 60, not 2x. Goes up with the square of the speed, not linearly.

A quick calc comes up with about 6000 lbs of wind force at 120 if the wind comes at it from the side. You can pretty much guarantee that well before that point the trailer will slide sideways or if something stops the wheels from sliding it will blow over. Putting water in the tanks wouldn't be enough to stop it. Maybe a few thousand lbs of lead weightsLOL

If you've never experience that kind of wind speed its hard to imagine what its like. I have, I live in Hatteras and never want to experience it again.  Not fun. So we buttoned up the house and bugged out in our pod Monday. One of the reasons I got it. After clearing the traffic jams we're now in western WV, expecting maybe a bit of rain from it and enjoying the early fall mountain weather.  

]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2018 05:52:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114921#114921 Hurricane Preparedness : Filling all three holding tanks... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114869#114869 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 12177
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. Smile]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2018 07:31:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114869#114869 Hurricane Preparedness : Thanks for the reply. I might... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114866#114866 Author: TomBurl
Subject: 12177
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.]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2018 06:16:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114866#114866 Hurricane Preparedness : God's speed to all in the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114865#114865 Author: lostagain
Subject: 12177
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.]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2018 23:05:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114865#114865 Hurricane Preparedness : My pod has been behind my TV regularly... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114856#114856 Author: fwunder
Subject: 12177
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
]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2018 21:02:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114856#114856 Hurricane Preparedness : We had 70+ MPH last winter when... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114845#114845 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12177
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.
]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2018 20:20:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114845#114845 Hurricane Preparedness : We have been through 60 mph gust... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114837#114837 Author: Leo B
Subject: 12177
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.
]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2018 19:23:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114837#114837 Hurricane Preparedness : How much wind can my 179 withstand?... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114835#114835 Author: TomBurl
Subject: 12177
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.]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2018 18:57:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12177&PID=114835#114835