Using The Circular Push Handles As Tie-Down Points

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• pthomas745 Moderator Posts: 3,956

  August 2020 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:
  

  https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/11569/batten-down-the-hatches

  You can also search for "tornados" and there are some threads.
  

  
  

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• Denny16 Member Posts: 5,431

  August 2020 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.

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• Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  August 2020

  In a word yes.

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• Sharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 9,740

  August 2020

  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
  

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• Denny16 Member Posts: 5,431

  August 2020

  Good idea, also the OEM cover could be used.
  cheers

  2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.

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• Kr@cken Member Posts: 146

  August 2020

  Sending you prayers and positive thoughts! 

  Kr@cken
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  Clueless about everything electronic
  2020 Subaru Ascent 
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