Desert wind in a cargo trailer

[2WOLVES]

Hey guy's just wanted to know how well does a cargo trailer stand up to the desert winds? I recently seen to where they where expecting winds of 60-80mph in the desert of AZ. This is where I want to live in my cargo, but I wanted to know is it safe? Thanks for any responses!

 

[GotSmart]

That all depends on where you park. On a ridge top? Not so safe. Sheltered by some big rocks, much safer. If you plan on staying put for a while, then I would invest in a way to attach it to the ground. I made money one summer by working for a man who strapped down mobile homes with some big steel straps.

 

[Lucky mike]

you might want to pull the trailer into the wind and attach your tow vehicle to it...........then haul A$$........better to watch it on the news!!!!

 

[akrvbob]

I've lived in a truck and camper for three years in the desert and then switched to a cargo van for 3 years in the desert. I've been in some horrendous windstorms!! I once camped with a friend with a wind generator and he had a high quality wind sensor mounted high up. One windstorm we were in he said the wind blew a steady 50 mph and had gusts of up to 70 mph. But I never felt in any danger, other than to my underwear!

I've had lots of nights where I didn't get much sleep, I've seen my friends tents torn down and destroyed. I've seen awnings fly away for miles--but I've never been in any real danger! The trailer isn't going anywhere!
Bob

 

[Patrick46]

nah....I think it'd take ALOT more then a 70 mph wind to knock a cargo trailer down...especially if it had stuff (like you) inside.

Cargo trailer nearly always have the wheels OUTSIDE the trailer body, and not underneith like a TT. The wide wheelstance offers stability. A TT will get blown over much sooner than a cargo trailer.

Weight = ballast.

eat a sandwich.

 

[Reducto]

I've experienced 80MPH winds at Burning Man plus the occasional small cyclone that would send tents flying 20 feet into the air. I've seen all manner of tents, tarps, shade structure and camp chairs get ripped apart or go flying. I even saw a port-a-potty that had been knocked over. I'm hoping it was empty when that happened. Never saw an RV or trailer of any kind look like it was about to tip. You're fine. Just keep all your stuff either inside or securely tied down.

Having said that, it's always a good idea to have some good stakes and rope or ratcheting tie-downs on hand. For light stuff I use 12" roofing nails (cheap and extremely tough) and for really heavy duty stuff it's hard to beat a 24" length of rebar. Bend the end of it into an L or U shape so you can pound it all the way into the ground, save yourself some torn up ankles.

 

[offroad]

Don't understand. When you drive 60 to 80 mph you create a wind. And add in the existing wind speed depending on the angle you will be creating 70 to 80 mph wind.

Of course road vehicles should handle this.

 

[Patrick46]

I pull 2 different trailers behind my motorcycle (not at the same time though!!)

I've had lots of folks tell me that "motorcycle trailers get flipped over because of sidewinds."

PFFFFFFFFFFFF!!!!!........seriously??????

my one trailer did a 360* at the hands of the previous owner....but that's because he crashed his bike, not because of any winds.

Don't listen to the skeptics.

 

[highdesertranger]

2 wolves like everybody has stated I wouldn't worry. unless you are on the road. if you are driving a high profile vehicle it's best to get off the road in very high winds and wait it out. highdesertranger