What to do in high crosswinds

I had a 31' gasser and got hit by a side gust that caused us to change lanes in about 2 seconds. I had the safety plus steering system and it didn't help in the high winds. So I say park it ASAP! Now I have a 40' DP and can drive in 45MPH gusts but park it above that!! Also I have had an awning blow out and it is not fun. Now I use duct tape or straps aroung the the top of the vertical arms when traveling and no problems.

Garry&Gayle wrote:
When ever you do not feel comfortable driving in any kind of weather find a place to park it until the weather clears.

Without a doubt, this is the BEST advice. If you're headed home because of work, that's what sick days are for......Dennis

When wind speed is predicted to reach 35+ MPH, I stay off the road. If you can't hold it in your lane park it because it's not only dangerous for you, but also other motorists. I've seen too many trucks and RVs laying on their side to chance it.

I would do 2 things. 1, Install a Steer Safe or Safety Plus stabilizing system. 2, Buy or make an awning lock system. My friends awning billowed out when we were in 30 mpg or so cross winds. We made a lock in a Walmart parking lot for his MH. Are you normally affected by passing trucks at hwy speed? I have the Steer Safe and can drive the MH with one hand at normal winds with passing trucks and hwy speeds.

They sell steering stabilizers but you would have to get someone here to tell you if they work.
Also, they sell and you can make an additional lock for your awning. After we lost our awning, we added the additional lock and never had the problem again.

I start by slowing down, when the trucks are slowing down to stay on the road there must be a reason. Remember you are driving a large sail down the interstate in high wind, BE ALERT.

I also would stop if it was that bad. I would just wait out the bad weather, why take a chance. Same with snow, why drive in it if you don't have to. I don't think that driving is any fun if when you get to your destination you are totally exhausted.

You might also want to look into some type of steering stabilizer system. JMO

No there really isn't anything that can be done. Some would say make sure all tanks are full but I doubt that would make enough difference.

If you have to continue, which is not the best course of action, lower your speed until you are more comfortable. Best to avoid driving in that much wind. We lost our awning (Carefree of CO power awning) on I-20 in Texas in a quartering wind (from the SW, we were heading east). It was terrifying. Luckily there was an exit with an RV park within sight. Had to cut the remaining fabric off the frame and tie the frame to the coach. Took three guys and two ladders...

When ever you do not feel comfortable driving in any kind of weather find a place to park it until the weather clears.