Don't understand
Dear Daughter (OTR Semi Driver) called to ask me what part of "CLOSED to High Profile, light-weight vehicles" do RVers not understand?? So far today she has seen four RVs rolled off the road (I-80 in...
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colliehauler wrote:
No where did I say that RV'S blow over at a higher rate, in fact just the opposite.
I don't know if the facts support your statement or not but if it's the opposite, that would imply truckers are more of a danger in high winds if they are going over at a greater rate.
PS: While trucks tend to be heavier, that's not the only factor. They also tend to have a higher center of gravity and wind resistance (generally). Your average semi is around 13' high and the floor is 4-5' off the ground. Bumper pull TT the floor is rarely more than 3' off the ground and even big 5ers are lower than a semi. Most RV's are under 11'. That gives the wind both additional area and leverage to flip the commercial truck. It could negate a good deal of the weight difference. Particularly for a commercial truck running empty.
