can an e150 van withstand 90mph winds ?

[triumph]

Can a ford e150 cargo van withstand sustained 90mph winds without flipping over ?&nbsp; I've found a relatively flood proof and debris minimizing location in which to do battle with Irene, but I would still be exposed to the wind of a category 2 hurricane.&nbsp; This is not an extended top van or anything so no worries there.&nbsp;&nbsp; I'm kinda curious about how fast the wind would need to blow in order to topple my van.&nbsp; If anyone has any hard data I'd love to check it out.&nbsp; <br><br>-triumph<br><br><br><br>

 

[stude53]

<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Hey, triumph</SPAN></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">My opinion is you are exposed to more danger from flying debris or falling trees. Think of gravel being whipped into your van at 90-115 mph. I saw what that did to cars and trucks in Xenia, Ohio when a tornado hit. Windows blown out, tires flattened, holes in sheet metal, etc.</SPAN></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Some scientists did wind tunnel tests on cars and minivans re: speed of wind flipping them at this web site.</SPAN></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">http://www.weather.com/blog/weather/8_18518.html</SPAN></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</SPAN></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Bob (aka stude53)</SPAN></P><P></P>

 

[dprogram]

scary.

 

[Les H]

I am watching the news right now. Sustained winds of 100 with gusts up to 120. I live in north Alabama. I have seen what 120 winds ( equal to a f1/f2 tornado) can do to cars, homes, mobile homes, trees, etc. Best to get to a sturdy building without windows to wait it out. I'll be thinking of you and will check back here to see how you made out. Hopefully you will be around to post an update.
Les

 

[triumph]

Guys thanks for the advice.&nbsp; That projectile gravel just sounded too scary so I got the heck outta there.&nbsp; I drove a couple hundred miles west to Harrisburg, PA where I'm sure to be safe.&nbsp; I figure one of the advantages of being in a van is the ability to be mobile when the situation calls for it, and it seems this is one of those times <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">&nbsp; I hope this thing fizzles out and everyone stays safe.<br><br>thanks again<br>-triumph<br><br>

 

[Bear]

<SPAN id=post_message_1269964478>... I figure one of the advantages of being in a van is the ability to be mobile when the situation calls for it, and it seems this is one of those times <IMG border=0 align=absMiddle src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif"> I hope this thing fizzles out and everyone stays safe.<BR><BR>thanks again<BR>-triumph<BR></SPAN>

<br><br>T - you made the <b>wise</b> decision, and reminded us all of how to do same. Glad to hear you are out of harm's way.<br>