Smitty77_7 Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Newbie with the Trav'ler, after replacing the in motion KVH satellite. We have some higher winds expected tonight, and that got me wondering about how high a wind the Trav'ler's can stay up in? Input appreciated, Smitty Be safe, have fun, Smitty 04 CC Allure "RooII" - Our "E" ride for life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Fully deployed in South Texas breezes, i.e.70 mph gusts. No problem. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 I believe the manufacturer rates it for 50 mph winds when deployed and 100 mph when stowed. I think Jack Mayer might be willing to explain how he tested it under even far more stressful circumstances! Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Well, I know it will stand up to 65 mph. For hours at a time. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindsayFamily Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 It also depends on the quality of the installation and the surface the dish is mounted on. Personally, I would not want to test the integrity of the dish or the RV roof in high winds. It is very easy to stow the dish in high winds, and to re-deploy it when the wind subsides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 It also depends on the quality of the installation and the surface the dish is mounted on. Personally, I would not want to test the integrity of the dish or the RV roof in high winds. It is very easy to stow the dish in high winds, and to re-deploy it when the wind subsides. I agree with this. If we are someplace that is going to experience very high winds - say over 35 mph - then we stow the dish. No sense tempting fate. We then watch recorded shows. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Well, I know it will stand up to 65 mph. For hours at a time. Trying to save setup time ? Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Trying to save setup time ? Yup.... Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDreamers.us Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I guess some of the times and wind speed can be based on personal experience? I had to put my system down one year during the Super Bowl. The wind was that bad. Safe Travels! SKP #89742 - Lifetime membership - Member of the SKP Class of 2007Good Sam Club - Lifetime MemberDataStorm #5423Passport America - Lifetime MemberSons Of The American Revolution (SAR) - Lifetime MemberAmerican Legion - USAF - Lifetime MemberRotary Club Member - 30 years Escapee CARE Supporter National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Would it make a difference which direction the wind was blowing? If it was hitting the dish from the side, it doesn't seem like it would be as bad as if it were hitting the dish head on. LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty77_7 Posted April 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Appreciate all the info sharing on wind speeds. We walked the park, and saw several rigs that had their dishes up. Talked with a few, and they said this was considered a 'breeze', not a wind:)! That being said, we did put ours down when we were gone during the day and overnight. We're at Santa Fe Skies RV Park. We were down in a gully for the first few days, but then moved to the crest of a ridge. The park owner, nice lady and her son too, both said that the gusts were measured at over 55MPH, and had steady from 35-40MPH for a good period of time. I also called WineGard, and the Tech Support gent suggested steady to 35MPH was fine, but cautioned that gusts could (Linda, he mentioned the direction of the dish in relation to the wind) put undue stress on the gears. I mentioned I talked to a few owners here. One gent said he had kept his dish up in gusts up to 75MPH while in Montana. Was watching a NFL Playoff game, and he figured he'd chance it - and was willing to repair or replace so as not to miss the game:)! Oh, he said he knows of no problem or damage from having done this... Best to all, Smitty Be safe, have fun, Smitty 04 CC Allure "RooII" - Our "E" ride for life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 It seems 65mph winds might be OK, not that I'd try it. Recently had to get the attention of a guy who was driving with his still up. He didn't even slow down all that much while it stowed. I wouldn't recommend doing it that way. Fulltiming since 2010 2000 Dutch Star 2009 Saturn Vue Myrtle Beach, SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Hmmmm...... an in-motion Trav'ler. Nice to know it will stand up to the wind.....maybe not an overpass!!! Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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