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Old 03-12-2006, 19:03   #1
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Angry Caravans On Motorways In Gale Force Winds.

this afternoon, winds being as they are why people dare to drive down the motorway with them. Passed about 4 on the way to Blackpool. They was being blown all over the place causing other motorists to swerve on the occasion.
So, im wondering, if you choose to take a caravan out in gale force winds would your insurance company cover all costs if you had an accident.

Even HGV's were very sparce today.Must have seen about 5, thats all. The mind boggles, just shows how many idiots are around on the roads today.
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Old 03-12-2006, 19:05   #2
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Re: Caravans On Motorways In Gale Force Winds.

but who the hell would want to STAY in a caravan this weather?
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Old 03-12-2006, 19:07   #3
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Re: Caravans On Motorways In Gale Force Winds.

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but who the hell would want to STAY in a caravan this weather?

travellers, lol.
These were not travellers though.
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Old 03-12-2006, 19:08   #4
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Re: Caravans On Motorways In Gale Force Winds.

no, more like headcases lol
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Old 03-12-2006, 19:11   #5
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Re: Caravans On Motorways In Gale Force Winds.

A caravan and galeforce winds is a recipe for disaster. When HGV's are scarce on a road you know its too damned dangerous. Only the totally loopy or desperate take a caravan out in this weather. As for the insurence it would take a hell of a lot of explaining as to why you had your "box home" on the road.
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Old 03-12-2006, 19:13   #6
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Re: Caravans On Motorways In Gale Force Winds.

then when they topple over they say oooooooh must've been a gust of wind

YA THINK?!
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Old 03-12-2006, 20:18   #7
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Re: Caravans On Motorways In Gale Force Winds.

Absolutly stupid.....
we went away in ours a few weeks ago ,but we would have cancelled without doubt if forecasts of gusty winds , even check return journey before we set off and even the slightest chance of winds and we wouldnt risk it .
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Old 03-12-2006, 20:24   #8
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Re: Caravans On Motorways In Gale Force Winds.

I've witnessed this too, could the drivers be done for dangerous driving?
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Old 03-12-2006, 20:30   #9
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I've witnessed this too, could the drivers be done for dangerous driving?


Dont think its classed as dangerous driving as any responsible caravaner would have a stablizer fitted , but I do agree its still dodgy to even contemplate taking one on the road in this weather
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Old 03-12-2006, 22:52   #10
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I went to Liverpool this aft.. m65, m6, m58 for everton v doncaster bells (pics on my site) and I was driving a renault sceneic.. I kid you not it scared the hell out of me a couple of times.. I thought I had a puncture or summat... driving along and all of a sudden the wind hits and it feels like somehting real bad has gone wrong... second of panick before you realise big gust of wind..


Can't imagine same thing with a bloomin caravan on back
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Old 03-12-2006, 23:18   #11
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Re: Caravans On Motorways In Gale Force Winds.

I'd have thought most people would have their caravans in storage by now for the winter.
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Old 03-12-2006, 23:23   #12
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Well Mines Been Put To Bed For Now Willow Although Not In Storage .looks More Like Its Been Ram Raided Into The Front Of Our Garage Lmao!!! But Still Away Till New Year
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Old 03-12-2006, 23:39   #13
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Ours is hiding behind a bus so I hope it's OK.
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