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KamperBob · 12-28-2011, 11:28 AM

I agree - that sucks!

I've seen videos of semi trailers and smaller cargo haulers blown over by cross winds. IIRC they all were classic "box" shape with right angle edges. Never an airstream or tanker truck for example. That makes me wonder more about roof treatment. I realize there are height restrictions due to bridge and tunnel clearances. But safety first. Sure makes me wish I had proper CFD capabilities to investigate... (sigh)

12-28-2011, 11:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
KamperBob Recreation Engineer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Somewhere USA Posts: 525 Black Stallion - '02 Toyota Tundra 4WD xCab Half Pint - '06 Yamaha XT225 Thanks: 333 Thanked 138 Times in 103 Posts	I agree - that sucks! I've seen videos of semi trailers and smaller cargo haulers blown over by cross winds. IIRC they all were classic "box" shape with right angle edges. Never an airstream or tanker truck for example. That makes me wonder more about roof treatment. I realize there are height restrictions due to bridge and tunnel clearances. But safety first. Sure makes me wish I had proper CFD capabilities to investigate... (sigh) __________________ Recreation Engineer Last edited by KamperBob; 12-28-2011 at 11:29 AM.. Reason: typo