AFT Wind Speed?
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AFT Wind Speed?
On holiday, not in the UK, it's lashing down with rain and wind is blowing at 30 mph. Is there a wind speed limit for raising the AFT without the risk of causing damage?
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Re: AFT Wind Speed?
I'd always err on the side of caution as getting it damaged while away would be a bummer. 30mph sounds too high to me. If you must do it then park tail to wind, but remember wind direction will change as weather fronts pass. I had thought of making storm braces for my AFT to keep it rigid in wind and take load off mechanics but never got a round tuit.
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25Kmh or 15mph, by that speed the gas struts will be making lots of noise that you won't be able to sleep anyway!
If its over that don't even think about putting it up!
If its over that don't even think about putting it up!
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Re: AFT Wind Speed?
Thanks for the replies.
There were some chalets on the Hungarian camp site so I upgraded for the night. Never mind the noise of the gale, it was the rumpy pumpy Germans that kept me awake after midnight. You would have thought people would be more discrete with thin walls!
There were some chalets on the Hungarian camp site so I upgraded for the night. Never mind the noise of the gale, it was the rumpy pumpy Germans that kept me awake after midnight. You would have thought people would be more discrete with thin walls!
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Probably playing a recording to make the Brits jealous.
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Not the Germans. When something looks inviting and empty they're the first to jump on it. Usually its deck chairs but.....BillyCasper wrote:Thanks for the replies.
There were some chalets on the Hungarian camp site so I upgraded for the night. Never mind the noise of the gale, it was the rumpy pumpy Germans that kept me awake after midnight. You would have thought people would be more discrete with thin walls!
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Getting a bit hot under the collar here. The Bongo red light zone.
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Had some strong winds this week whilst away. On one night we later found out the gusts were up to 25mph. We were faced nose towards the wind. There weren't any noises at this speed. The following night was much worse and we chickened out and kept the roof down. Apparently the gusts hit 45mph!
There was a vw transporter on site with a pop top and they chickened out on the second night too!
Got to say it was interesting arranging the beds for 4 of us plus the dog without the roof tent!
There was a vw transporter on site with a pop top and they chickened out on the second night too!
Got to say it was interesting arranging the beds for 4 of us plus the dog without the roof tent!
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I'll bet it was! I have the luxury, ten years down the road of ownership, of having a Bongo completely to myself. Blisssotal wrote:Had some strong winds this week whilst away. On one night we later found out the gusts were up to 25mph. We were faced nose towards the wind. There weren't any noises at this speed. The following night was much worse and we chickened out and kept the roof down. Apparently the gusts hit 45mph!
There was a vw transporter on site with a pop top and they chickened out on the second night too!
Got to say it was interesting arranging the beds for 4 of us plus the dog without the roof tent!