39 Blowovers In Wyoming In One Week

Went through today and didnt feel any gusts till I got to Laramie. Then Elks and a little coming into Cheyenne. Pretty smooth today for a change.

 

If on a two lane use the crown of the road to your advantage. If wind is hitting your right side stay in the right lane..if hitting from the left, use the left lane. Typically a two lane should have a 6 degree total slope from one side to the other..3% per side.

This theory of mine leans the trailer into the wind giving a slight edge.. Of course if you’re at the point of doing this it should be only until the next off ramp

 

What effects do the trailer skirts have by reducing the airflow under the trailer?

 

Initially they should be a help in reducing induced roll because they're below the center of gravity. But they'll increase yaw because it's giving wind more surface area to push on. But once the trailer starts to tip, they're gonna catch a lot more air.

 

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