How well does this cover stand up to the wind? We are in the Texas Panhandle (possibly the windiest place on earth). Concerned about rippage in wind
1336635
The cover fits very securely. I have had no trouble with the cover ib the wind.
1336636
I've had mine for only a little while, we get a lot of wind in our valley... and I am noticing a new tear up by my awning. Nothing sharp there I don't think, so I don't get why it would wear out there. I believe the warranty should cover this, but now I have to contact the company to find out details. This really has been a great cover and I've been happy with it. Just wondering if it's the winds that may have affected ours, and felt I should comment.
1336637
The cover handles pretty well. I've had some windy snow storms here and it handled well. It has vents built-in to the cover that helps a lot. And it has a lot of straps to keep the cover in your trailer
1336638
I found the wind to be less of a problem than the sun. After the first year the fabric became very fragile and ripped easily when the wind blew it. It ripped at corners, around air and vent units, and when I tried to pull it up on roof to fold it for storage. I believe the problem was the sun more than the wind, only lasted two years with patching and I had to throw it away.
1336639
Great. It has a lot of tie down straps that go completely underneath the trailer and across the front. It is also a pretty tight fit so ordering is critical to make sure it fit the size of the unit.
1336640
I live in the Sacramento valley in California. It gets pretty windy here at times. So far so good. It is holding up pretty good
1336641
my fist season with this cover on my rv, am located in long island ny where it gts very windy. we just had a 2 ft blizzard with winds gusting to 60-7o mph and so far so good.
1336642
We have had a few good wind storms maybe 40+ mph and it has held up well no issues except the cover comes with little boots that you tie onto the gutter spouts before the cover goes on and one of them came off and caused a small hole. Most likely my fault. Just need to find a better way to tie on the boots. No complaints though.
1336643
It will hold up just fine if you secure it properly, if the wind whips up underneath and/or is moves it will not hold up - but neither will any other cover at this price point.
1044612
Our's has been outside in Texas weather for a couple of years with no issues. It is under a solid roof with open sides. Works well and moves a lot of air.
310294
It tends to get windy here as long as you have it anchored down with all the doors and windows closed you should be fine. We had wind gusts over 40 mph with no issues.
797382
I used it three times last summer, and on one camping trip the winds were going about 20 mph. I had it staked tight to the ground, and had no problems. It moved a little in the wind but had no issues of anything ripping.
1574565
Maybe a typical thin blue tarp to keep the wind out. There's not a lot of support, it folds up on itself in one piece. You might be able to put this in some sort of container if you want to try that. I didn't have to worry about the wind because we have it in the garage.
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It gets pretty windy here in Texas too. Since the shade rolls up I don't use it when we have high winds or high wind gusts. Also, I currently do not have the bottom of the shade tied down which allows it to be rolled up easily. If I were to use the shade in a windy situation I would either weight the shade down or tie it down. It is possible to do this to the shade either by tying something on to each end or to permanently securing it to something. However, if you're not using the shade in the windy situation just roll it up and it will be fine.I hope this helps.
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Hello, I agree with the first reply, you will have to get anchors or something with weight to hold it in place, we use ours when camping with our RV. We have it secured to our RV and to the grounds in many places along its base, and have yet to run into problems when the winds go above 20 mph. Just figure a way to give the base of it some weight and you will have no issues. I is a great tent and we love ours. I'd recommend some anchors cemented around it and you will gain the peace of mind it is secure in place. Over kill will never come back to bite you. We,ather and the winds as front line ahead of the storms are more fierce than many years ago, the negative is the cement, its not like dirt or grass. Your issue is holding it in place to wind. Act of GOD "Mother Nature" something you can't control Think over-kill and you will have no problems.
71352
Well I'm in Texas and we get a lot of wind. I used the anchors that screw in the ground. Same as a pet leash anchor. So far so good!!!!
1348020
I have mine in a protected area from the wind. It is a corner of my 7' privacy fence. It is my opinion that this green house would not hold up in high winds in an open area.
1346685
We have had it on for about a month now. It has already torn on 1 corner. We have had a lot of wind so far this winter.
394873
We have A lot of wind here. Not as much as you but we tie ours down with bungee cords and have not had any problems
1905341
Absolutely not. Wind, rain, pretty much any element is an issue. I'm on my third one and my review is changing as I realize how few things it stands up to. It's perfect for what you are describing but if the wind is heavy you are in trouble. I have anchored it down but then came the rain and it caved in.
500601
The entire border is elastic in the hem and fits fairly snugly around the bottom. It probably won't stay on in significant wind. I have had it come off only once, and it was a pretty good storm that did it.
2053340
We live in New Mexico with similar climates it sounds like. It holds up well. However we plan ahead with cases of strong wind and lay it down on it's side in the mornings before we leave for work or at night before bed. My sister has one as well for her kids, and they have it filled with a sand and water mixture, and the don't lay it down like we do. Hers has not fallen. Hope that helps.
158898
I live in Oregon and it does get wind here. If the wind shold ever tear down the sail, it would not damage the deck.
1259279
I have been in 2 thunderstorms with some winds and it has held up. I used the 4 corner stakes, 4 rope tie stakes provided which are attached, and I use an extra top tarp over the back of my truck where I sleep anchored with bungee cords to my roof rack and then anchored to front of Coleman Screen room with bungees for extra water protection. Without proper securing I'm sure it would fly in the wind as it is very light weight. I love this product but for camping long term and to endure all weather conditions which may arise I do secure it very well.
1378661
It did fine in the wind. We had one day with strong winds that would make the tent bend a bit but it never pulled loose from the stakes in the ground. We didn't even used the sandbags.