We camp alot on the beach. Not hookups, just the hybrid and the dog. During a storm how safe are you in a trailer that may be the tallest thing around? Are the tires good grounding? Will the tanks attract a strike? Any input would be appreciated Thanks.
Ken & Lil
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I would expect you to be as safe in the trailer, as in the car. You may have problems with your electrical system, if there is a close enough strike, but if your only options are the TT, the TV, or standing around outside with a tall metal pole in your hands......I'd suggest the TT!
A great Lightning storm is awesome to witness, and I'm sure you will enjoy it, once it's over....and remember it forever. I remember being in tents on a butte in Wyoming....scared S**tless, but just amazed at the intensity of the storm....and that was 35 years ago!!!! Enjoy it!!
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PapPappy wrote: I would expect you to be as safe in the trailer, as in the car.
Not if the tt is fiberglass with a wood frame. The car being all metal is far safer.
Mike
That is the same thing we were told last year while visiting Utah during story season. Our neighbor said with the fiberglass TT it is best to unplug power during a lightning storm and put up jacks. We did not put up the jacks as we also had heavy side winds. We did unplug the power. Personally I would have felt safer in the car. LOL
If lightning decides to strike your trailer you probably have a real problem. Not too likely to happen though but it DOES happen. Tires do nothing to "insulate" your trailer and picking up jacks is an exercise in uselessness. Unplugging the power isn't an option either since you said you don't HAVE any hook ups but lowering the antennae might be a good idea (but of marginal use at best). If lightning is that bad get into your tow vehicle and wait it out. If it's NOT that bad, roll over and go back to sleep. You just can't worry about EVERYTHING that could possibly hurt you and still enjoy doing ANYTHING at all.
Cars and trailers do NOT offer protection from lightning. A friend of mine was struck in his car (with his wife) while traveling down a city street. The lightning struck the rooftop antenna and traveled through the car burning his wife's legs. The car was in motion. You may feel safer but if it's your time, it's your time.
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