It's taken me almost 2 days to post this - wind storm Texas

[powerboatr]

WOW that winder giving up the ghost would surely increase the pucker factor.
lucky you are it didn't get worse

[akeagle]

Originally Posted by azpete

best bet is find a sheltered spot, and park the rear of the coach into the wind. thats what i do when wind is an issue. west of texas, you will find sand with the wind. sometimes so bad you cant see. just wait it out.

paul maddox

While reading these posts I thought of what I'd do when encountering high wind like this in my Class C. Since the front end is at least a little more aerodynamic than the back end, I think it would be best to park nose into the wind.

I'm open to discussion. What do you think? Perhaps vary according to class?

[FL420]

Originally Posted by akeagle

While reading these posts I thought of what I'd do when encountering high wind like this in my Class C. Since the front end is at least a little more aerodynamic than the back end, I think it would be best to park nose into the wind.

I'm open to discussion. What do you think? Perhaps vary according to class?

Just brainstorming here but I think the blunt end into the wind is well..... blunt. It's drag coefficient would be the same as a like sized sheet of plywood.
The pointy end of a Class C OTOH might have a slightly smaller drag coefficient but the part overhanging the cab presents a horizontal flat surface that forms a lifting surface. No telling what and how much of an affect that might have on the coach or the structure of the living quarters in very strong winds.
Anybody got a wind tunnel and a Class C they're not real fond of? Without data, I got nothing.🧐

[Brian Lee]

Glad i seen this post before our trip next week. I got a roll of speed tape from work not that i expect to ever have this problem, but u really never know so i will keep this in the motorhome from now on

[FL420]

Originally Posted by Brian Lee

Glad i seen this post before our trip next week. I got a roll of speed tape from workAttachment 238309 not that i expect to ever have this problem, but u really never know so i will keep this in the motorhome from now on

Good idea. If you don't already have them I would suggest you also get the emergency triangles that every CMV is required to have on board and used when disabled on a roadside. I was really glad I had them stopped in that acceleration lane. The traffic was heavy and fast moving.

[Ucbyrickg]

Originally Posted by FL420

Just brainstorming here but I think the blunt end into the wind is well..... blunt. It's drag coefficient would be the same as a like sized sheet of plywood.
The pointy end of a Class C OTOH might have a slightly smaller drag coefficient but the part overhanging the cab presents a horizontal flat surface that forms a lifting surface. No telling what and how much of an affect that might have on the coach or the structure of the living quarters in very strong winds.
Anybody got a wind tunnel and a Class C they're not real fond of? Without data, I got nothing.🧐

In my opinion it’s not about reducing the drag when parked but reducing potential damage. The rear of most motor homes have no glass and the class A’s typically have a steel structure then a void with somewhat flexible fiberglass that could withstand flying debris better than a large opening and just expensive glass that you will need later to get home and keep weather out. Also makeshift rear light repairs are much easier than headlight repairs. Probably the most important areas to protect are the windshield and the radiators. Just thank God your not camping in a pop up trailer.

[Brian Lee]

Originally Posted by FL420

Good idea. If you don't already have them I would suggest you also get the emergency triangles that every CMV is required to have on board and used when disabled on a roadside. I was really glad I had them stopped in that acceleration lane. The traffic was heavy and fast moving.

I have em

[btolle]

Originally Posted by FL420

I'm not at liberty to say. There may not be a statute of limitations.

Found some 200 MPH racers tape at https://pitstopusa.com/search.html?q=isc+racers+tape

2"x180 feet was 8.97 +14.97 shipping. I ordered yellow tape so I won't get it mixed up with my duct tape.

Amazon has it but is outrageous on price and does not list2". Amazon users rate it about 4 1/2 stars.

[FL420]

Originally Posted by btolle

Found some 200 MPH racers tape at https://pitstopusa.com/search.html?q=isc+racers+tape

2"x180 feet was 8.97 +14.97 shipping. I ordered yellow tape so I won't get it mixed up with my duct tape.

Amazon has it but is outrageous on price and does not list2". Amazon users rate it about 4 1/2 stars.

IMO if it has a cloth backing it's "duck" tape and is not very strong. If it has a thin metal backing it is "duct" tape or "100 mph" tape and is stronger. If it has a thicker stiffer metal backing it is "1000 mph" tape and is strong enough to make small temporary non-critical repairs to the aluminum skin of an aircraft capable of supersonic speeds.

[JohnRR]

Originally Posted by R0k0la

i'll post a follow up when I get to wherever. Thanks

So how are you getting along?

[FL420]

Originally Posted by Ucbyrickg

In my opinion it’s not about reducing the drag when parked but reducing potential damage. The rear of most motor homes have no glass and the class A’s typically have a steel structure then a void with somewhat flexible fiberglass that could withstand flying debris better than a large opening and just expensive glass that you will need later to get home and keep weather out. Also makeshift rear light repairs are much easier than headlight repairs. Probably the most important areas to protect are the windshield and the radiators. Just thank God your not camping in a pop up trailer.

The steel structure in the cabin of most if not all Class A's these days ends right behind the driver's and pax's seats. Aft of that it's all aluminum framing. That's why, IMHO, it's dangerous for anyone to ride back in the cabin of a Class A regardless of whether or not they are wearing seatbelts.
I presume this was done to save weight so the glampers can have their granite countertops, tile floors and tile showers without having to upgrade their chassis, axles, suspensions and brakes.
I suppose I'll be getting some flak from some glampers. [emoji41] Oh well.

[Ucbyrickg]

Originally Posted by FL420

The steel structure in the cabin of most if not all Class A's these days ends right behind the driver's and pax's seats. Aft of that it's all aluminum framing. That's why, IMHO, it's dangerous for anyone to ride back in the cabin of a Class A regardless of whether or not they are wearing seatbelts.
I presume this was done to save weight so the glampers can have their granite countertops, tile floors and tile showers without having to upgrade their chassis, axles, suspensions and brakes.
I suppose I'll be getting some flak from some glampers. [emoji41] Oh well.

My Monaco is an all steel, square tube walls, but I don’t doubt some use aluminum like the travel trailers do.

[FL420]

Originally Posted by Ucbyrickg

My Monaco is an all steel, square tube walls, but I don’t doubt some use aluminum like the travel trailers do.

My 2005 Knight has the driver's compartment framed in steel. Aft of that all the framing is aluminum.
What year is your Dynasty? Perhaps the higher end of the line models had more steel. If so, I stand corrected.

[Ucbyrickg]

Originally Posted by FL420

My 2005 Knight has the driver's compartment framed in steel. Aft of that all the framing is aluminum.
What year is your Dynasty? Perhaps the higher end of the line models had more steel. If so, I stand corrected.

2004 Monaco Dynasty. Im pretty sure the slides use steel too. This is the Roadmaster chassis designed originally by Chrysler.