BudWizer
Mesa, AZ
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Slowing down is good advice. I would like to add my $0.02 worth though.... Buy a Hensley Arrow.
Several times, my wife has made the comment that it looks like the wind is blowing but I hadn't noticed any difference in the way the trailer is reacting.
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thatguy1967
Springfield, Missouri
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Funny, I didn't see one person recommend an Equalizer hitch - one of the best on the market - controls sway and weight distribution. I don't even feel the semi's cruisin' past anymore. That's the number one thing - then slow down. Other then that, you're just at nature's mercy.
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MFinCA
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I've towed in the wind--some pretty stiff ones. Into a headwind, my mpg goes down incredibly. Side winds don't seem to bother the handling of my rig. I've never noticed a tail wind.
But there are limits. Earlier this year we were in Southern California and there was a big windstorm that was going through the San Gabriel Mountains. Several big rigs were overturned--a real mess.
We were scheduled to leave the next day. Fortunately, the winds died down and we were OK. But if it had still been that windy, I'd of just stayed an extra day and waited them out.
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Kistler
Oro Valley, AZ, United States
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I think it helps to have my fresh water tank full; mine is located mid trailer above the axles.
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smksignals
Fountain Valley, Ca., USA
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good advise. slow and easy.
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skipnchar
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Biggest problem with high winds is extra gas it takes to tow (you'll soon find that high winds are NEVER from behind). We've never found a situation where we stayed longer due to winds or stopped because of them (except for the one tornado we sat out on Interstate 70 in Western Kansas) but any time you're not comfortable because of wind you should pull over. It's a good test of your hitch  Good luck / Skip
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Kenneth
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Plan on refueling at about half the mileage you'd normally use. The extra consumption isn't that bad, but it is considerable, and you don't want to miss a chance to refill, and sure don't want to run out.
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CaLBaR
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I agree with all the other posts. Slow down and expect to use more gas. I would also suggest using a bungee cord on your steps. Mine have blown partially out before in high cross winds. Now I always tie them up with a bungee cord when I travel just to be safe. My Reese Dual Cam works really good in cross winds as well.
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dave54
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Don't go. Wait it out for a day or so.
If that is not possible really tighten down the antisway and keep your itinerary flexible. Frequently check road conditions for closures ahead.
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F1bNorm
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Here's a recent thread on the same subject.
http://www.trailerlife.com/cforum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/20396869/srt/pd/pging/1.cfm
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