DRW isn't always the only answer....
You have to be aware of other factors, especially if you're pulling a tag trailer.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwOqARlw1EI&list=PL498CA39227F5E6B8
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rhagfo wrote:mowermech wrote:Me Again wrote:
I noticed that he did not have equalizer bars on the hitch, which might have prevented this from happening!!! Chris
If the wind was THAT strong (and it obviously was!), I very much doubt that a WD hitch would have made a bit of difference!
The winds between Big Timber and Livingston, MT, on I90 often blow 80,000 lb semis over. An RV doesn't stand a chance, even if it has the most expensive high-tech hitch available!
Long light TT!
Just looking at the video the winds were very gusty, a 5er of the same size might likely survived. That would be for two reasons while a bit taller, also much heaver, that TT could be as much as 4,000# lighter than a 5er of the same length.
5er hitch has a limited side tilt before it would also need to take the truck also. Not saying that it can't happen, but in this case not likely.
Last October, I spent two nights in the Rapid City KOA due to wind. When we left, we saw 4 semis on their sides in the ditch, and one fifth wheel RV in the same condition. The tractors were still hooked to the semi trailers, and were on their side as well. The truck that had been towing the RV was not there when we saw it.
Yes, it DOES happen, even with fifth wheel hitches!
