50 MPH winds too much?

[marine6805]

During a windstorm between Cheyenne and Rawlins in 2019 we traveled 4+ hours through 65+ mph crosswinds and thought that the only damage was to the slide out cover.
During a detailed inspection once getting home (Blaine Washington) a determination was made that the entire roof had separated to the point that only a full replacement would resolve the issue.
I am not suggesting to quit/avoid driving, but I do subscribe to drive according to conditions. Only you can determine what is too heavy, for me I have changed my mind and use 40 mph (especially cross winds) to be my limit. Find a place to hide and let the storm pass!
Total cost for repairs, including roof, slide out, and awning damage was north of $15k . . . .$500 deductible!

[Jwalthall]

Of course, it depends on the direction. A cross wind with the F150 will cause you MUCH work to keep it on the road; you will have to go slow. A headwind will cut your fuel efficiency in half! I had a headwind once in West Texas where I burned a whole tank of fuel in about a 100 miles!

[KenSher]

YES! It's a problem!
Be safe and smart.

[fez111]

Experience here... We pulled a 39 Ft. travel trailer for 25 years. Every time a truck passed I would tense-up and cringe as first the truck would push me away and then suck me into it with twice as much force.

One time with 25 Mph gusts I pulled off the road as it became too difficult to stay in my own lane...and I had only 3/4 ton vehicles for all that time..

Now we have a 42 Ft Solitude with a Ford diesel dually, but I would probably stay off the freeways with that much wind...

[Boots1950]

We delivered RVs from manufacturers in Indiana to dealers across the Lower 48 and Canada. The broker's insurance would not cover damage if we were in winds over 30 mph.. I have found that is white knuckle enough, and I have driven over 5 million miles in an 18 wheeler.

[Silverado333]

Like most here, I'd take a pass. We moved From WA state to FL a couple years ago. Coming Thru WY we encountered 35-40mph winds and it was enough for me to pack it in and finds the nearest campsite. I drive a Ram 3500 and a Grand Design Imagine TT (32 FT). It was my first encounter with those types of winds, but 35 would be limit - for anyone. Just not worth the risk!

Good Luck!

[Rmathews951]

With your setup I'd be uncomfortable doing it if it'sthat high a wind speed consistently, especially if it's head or broadside winds. Every tow setup is a little different, though.

We've just came back through Wyoming with strong headwinds for several hundred miles at under 5 miles per gallon. Didn't have any trouble with the 5th, but the truck suffered a ton. Just something else to think about.

[KenSher]

We delivered RVs from manufacturers in Indiana to dealers across the Lower 48 and Canada. The broker's insurance would not cover damage if we were in winds over 30 mph.. I have found that is white knuckle enough, and I have driven over 5 million miles in an 18 wheeler.

THANK YOU! We were traveling and loss cell service. The radio & emergency alerts were sketchy. It was just dusk, we ALWAYS watch Truckers for Safty. There was a fast approaching storm and Truckers were exiting quickly. We followed! Everyone took cover, left their trucks as we left our TT 37FT. & F350 for cover. It turned out to be a Tornado!
A delay of only 3 hours and we (all persons) were safe and sound. Able to continue their journeys.

[docque]

Best thing I put on my F-150 was air bags. Took a lot of sway away pulling my 2800BH. You just have slow down.

I am looking into the different things but may just not deal with it since we are going to upgrade (truck and RV) soon.

And yes, 60 is our max speed. I have seen people doing 70+ with a TT and it is scary. They also drive like they are not dragging a trailer. Switching lanes way to fast.

[rcjokibbe]

I learned yesterday that my steps come out when driving in ~20mph cross winds with 40mph gusts. Had to stop four times to put the steps back in. I also learned my max comfort level for cross wind speeds.