Wind speed and raising the roof

[Celia Vanchez]

Currently in Cornwall and it’s a bit windy where we are this evening (about 16th per BBC weather app).

Does anyone know what wind speed is when not advisable to raise the roof

 

[Stargazing]

I would be careful of anything over 25mph as it’s gusts that cause the most damage.
Park up tail to wind direction and be in a position to be able to lower the roof quickly if it gets rowdy. You didn’t mention the wind out awning but I wouldn’t leave that out unattended in anything more than the flap of an owl’s wings.

 

[Maidment_Ocean]

Do you mean 16 mph?, if so that’s fine, I draw the line at 30ish, TBH noise would probably make you close it quicker.

 

[Stargazing]

I have a Beach so I err on the side of caution-my roof struts are not that brave in windy conditions compared to those of you with electric pop ups.

 

[CaliforniaCylus]

Do you mean 16 mph?, if so that’s fine, I draw the line at 30ish, TBH noise would probably make you close it quicker.

30mph gusts or 30mph wind speed.

I'm fairly sure our Ocean has been in 30mph wind with gusts of 50mph with no issues.

 

[pchmlk]

I would be careful of anything over 25mph as it’s gusts that cause the most damage.
Park up tail to wind direction and be in a position to be able to lower the roof quickly if it gets rowdy. You didn’t mention the wind out awning but I wouldn’t leave that out unattended in anything more than the flap of an owl’s wings.

I’ve had the awning out in some pretty high winds and gusts. Just make sure it’s pegged down properly.

 

[Maidment_Ocean]

30mph gusts or 30mph wind speed.

I'm fairly sure our Ocean has been in 30mph wind with gusts of 50mph with no issues.

TBH, I think you get a feel for what you are comfortable with, only dropped roof in the night once in 2 years. Lake District gales, shredded a toilet tent…..

 

[Shuftie]

Had the pop top up in some fairly gnarly wind in Cornwall over the years and Loch Lomond recently, gusting well over 35MPH. Parking tail into the wind helps a lot.

 

[JuanVecino2023]

16 MPH you’re fine. Had mine up while it was blowing a hooley.

Might leak a bit, but tail into the wind is sound advice.

 

[Celia Vanchez]

Thank you everyone for their comments which are appreciated