Using The Circular Push Handles As Tie-Down Points

xpatico
xpatico Member Posts: 8
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Here in Florida we are anticipating the arrival of hurricane season very shortly. I am making plans to secure our 2015 T@b from possible high winds. I am installing folding "D" rings onto the the concrete driveway as secure anchor points. Are the push handles strong enough to hold the trailer securely in high winds? If not are there any other attachment points on the frame? Should the fabric cover be installed or not? Any other advice for safely weathering high winds is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Stay safe.
Rob

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  • pthomas745
    pthomas745 Administrator, Moderator Posts: 4,654
    edited August 2020
    If the storm winds are strong enough to move the trailer, the bigger issue will be flying debris/storm surge.  The trailer weighs about the same as a VW Bug, and it is kinda rare to see them flying around. (Tornadoes not included!)  ;)
    If you do use the cover, it would have to be firmly secured, and anchored as tightly to the trailer as you can make it. If the air gets in under the cover and starts to push it around it could cause problems.  I have used cargo straps and lots of spring clips all around the edges of the cover to anchor it down.  Not in hurricane winds, however.
    There was this thread a few weeks ago about the same subject, which has better advice:
    You can also search for "tornados" and there are some threads.

    2017 Outback
    Towed by 2014 Touareg TDi
  • Denny16
    Denny16 Member Posts: 5,430
    edited August 2020
    You could look into a flat strap style cargo net you could lay over the top of the trailer, and secure it to the tie downs with adjustable cargo straps.  This would spread the stress across the entire trailer.
    cheers
    2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    In a word yes.
    1. Hash  T@B Fun
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Besides tying it down, I would be worried about flying debris.  I would put some kind of padding under the cover - think heavy packing blankets, egg crate mattresses, a closed cell bed roll, etc.  We do this to the top if hail is expected.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Denny16
    Denny16 Member Posts: 5,430
    Good idea, also the OEM cover could be used.
    cheers
    2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.
  • Kr@cken
    Kr@cken Member Posts: 146
    Sending you prayers and positive thoughts! 
    Kr@cken
    2020 T@B 320 Boondock
    Factory Victron Solar, Norcold 3 way Fridge
    Clueless about everything electronic
    2020 Subaru Ascent 
    Bainbridge Island, Wa

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