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larry_barnhart
Dec 20, 2019Explorer
Veebyes wrote:
Not many arguments against it, the 5ers are very good in wind.
You can be going along very nicely & not even notice the warning signs that you are reaching a critical point in wind effects. Then the tripping point occurs. That one big gust comes along that is not survivable & over she goes. If you are lucky, we were, the king pin will break out of the 5th wheel & leave you upright in the truck. Ours stretched the 5th wheel hitch jaws open before breaking out. An 18,000 lb hitch holding a 13,000 lb max trail
I have told your story many times how the dually probably saved you folks from injury to SWR guys and it really does not sink in.
chevman
No matter what you are driving, pay attention. Look at wind effects on trees, grass, ponds, other vehicles & flags. If in doubt it is far cheaper & less inconvenient to get off the highway & wait it out somewhere sheltered than have to deal with a blowover.
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