Rigs that handle like cars in the wind?
High wind warnings have been posted the last few days for a large areas of So Cal. Driving on CR-V yesterday, wind was severe enough in some areas that even cars were slowing down. Yet a variety of ...
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It is the weight that keeps you on the road while side surface let the wind push you out.
Comparing my vehicle.
Wagon is 3000lb, while 5x16 side makes 80 sq-ft. That makes 37.5 lb/sq
Conversion is 30,000 lb, while 10x40 side makes 400 sq-ft. Makes 75 lb/sq.
What vehicle sits on the road harder?
That is theory, while each vehicle configuration can be day or night.
When I started my driving carer, my grandma bough rear engine VW 411.
The car had short rear with engine under rear seat, with long front trunk and jack in it.
Any side wind would require immediate reaction. Still remember my grandma driving with bag of sand in her trunk year around.
Comparing my vehicle.
Wagon is 3000lb, while 5x16 side makes 80 sq-ft. That makes 37.5 lb/sq
Conversion is 30,000 lb, while 10x40 side makes 400 sq-ft. Makes 75 lb/sq.
What vehicle sits on the road harder?
That is theory, while each vehicle configuration can be day or night.
When I started my driving carer, my grandma bough rear engine VW 411.
The car had short rear with engine under rear seat, with long front trunk and jack in it.
Any side wind would require immediate reaction. Still remember my grandma driving with bag of sand in her trunk year around.
