wind

We have a 24ft Class C on a Chevy 450 chassis. Just drove from Vail, Az.(S. Tucson)to Orange County, Ca. Had a few hard wind gusts that got my attention but over-all it is something you get used too when driving a big box down the road.

Having the correct tire pressure is essential for proper handling. Two days ago I drove our 24’ C towing my cargo trailer (6 x 10’ - 7’ tall which weighs 2200#) from Casper Wyoming to Shoshone 95 miles in 35 gusting to 50 mph. Was not fun but was doable.

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Drove home in strong winds missing my front roadmaster sway bar . The bracket broke and took the control arm with it. However, I have not driven my rig without one since it was on there when I purchased it

huge difference in control in the wind. Also i could feel someone passing me before I noticed them there. Keep in mind that wind topples fully loaded big rigs. I drove a 45 foot class A from Kansas and it was

scary at times. To say that a Ford is more likely to handle poorly in the wind than another brand is just silly. That's like saying a Peterbilt is more likely to topple over than a Kenworth.

Ford chassis? IMO, it's a Ford thing but you will get used to it. The Born Free I had was also frisky in a cross-wind. The mechanic checked the alignment and found nothing amiss. I did find that, on very windy days, it handled better if my tanks were full.

Have you ever seen a sailboat tacking? That's what you're driving now...a sail. Wait until you hit a big gust.....it'll scare the bageevers outta ya.

Ford ?
Alignment with positive caster and a rear track bar made my C handle very well. I just made a run in 35 mph winds with no problem. I could not do that when I first bought my MH. I replaced the sleeves as suggested.


http://www.rvforum.net/SMF_forum/index.php?topic=40337.0


https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f33/ford-e-series-alignment-questions-11127.html

Yes, you will need to get use to it.
A trailer, whether a 5er or bumper pull, have the advantage of the tow vehicle breaking the impact when going into the wind.

We get a lot of wind at 31'- I think you just have to get used to it. Firmer sway bars also help.