Hurricane Helene

[AbdRahim]

Where are you right now, AbdRahim?

Here at Deer Springs, we're told to expect gusts to 55mph by 6:00am tomorrow (Friday).

North central Fl. Fortunately, unless it turns, I am on the edge. At times the tall pine tres look like a black gospel choir swaying in the wind.

 

[J&JD]

My jacks are down...not looking like the best time for air

My jacks are down...not looking like the best time for air leveling.

A couple of years ago we were coming across Wyoming on 80. There was a late season storm with wind gusts up to 80 mph. We were so grateful to our Active Air sysrem. Luckily we had reservations at a rv park in Cheyenne. It was interesting to see all the trucks parked everywhere. We had to put in our big slide to preserve the topper, and luckily did not have to put in the others. When we were able to proceed the next morning, there were overturned trucks It was a miserable night with the huge wind, but ok! Take care, and please let us all know if all is good. Judy D

 

[DennisT]

Shout out to the Spartan Service Center.

Had fun flats installed today and were headed in the direction of Florida tomorrow - storm is huge and we’d be heading into it.

They were nice enough to let us stay parked right here until Saturday instead.

Charlotte Michigan is looking like a good place to be for a couple days.

You all stay safe.

 

[Neal]

And I keep wanting to move to Florida, right up until these spit balls happen and then it's a no.

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

When looking at total rainfall forecasts yesterday on NOAA, it amazed me to see that western NC (not FL or GA) was forecast to have the highest rainfall amount.
Hopefully those of you in that area stay dry and safe.

 

[BGMAC]

Guys, I should have thought about this a while ago. If you have to bug out because of weather and need a place to go, you guys are more than welcome to boondock at my place. I have room for about 8-10 rv’s or more in my grassy fields. Areas in yellow are pretty flat and easy access.

Not much help now, but if you need a temp spot anytime just holler.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

@GlampDaddy , @Jim , report in!

 

[GlampDaddy]

@GlampDaddy , @Jim , report in!

We're still here. About 15" of rain, but dry inside the coach. Neighbors are walking their dogs, so life seems to be pretty normal. Concerns now are that the ground is super-saturated and winds continue to blow, so trees could topple on power lines...then the lights go out.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

Prayers for the wind to let up.

We were at a KOA in Lake Placid when Sandy hit the East Coast in 2012. We left a day early because we were in the projected path and the middle of a forest of 40-50 ft trees. The owners assured us there wouldn't be any issues. After the storm passed, the park was closed for the rest of the season due to damage from falling trees.

We had gone through Hurricane Rita in 2005 and Hurricane Ike in 2008 which caused havoc to the Houston area. Lesson learned.

Stay safe.

 

[Neal]

@GlampDaddy , @Jim , report in!

I checked the Deer Springs webcam and saw @GlampDaddy running around with floaties on his arms. All good.

 

[GlampDaddy]

I checked the Deer Springs webcam and saw @GlampDaddy running around with floaties on his arms. All good.

The webcam must have distorted your view. Those were bottles of bourbon that had to be protected.

 

[J&JD]

North central Fl. Fortunately, unless it turns, I am on the edge. At times the tall pine tres look like a black gospel choir swaying in the wind.

Are you ok?

 

[AbdRahim]

Are you ok?

All is good. Thank you. Lots of wind and rain. No flying branches. Thank God.

 

[ARD]

I’m just glad I drove from Nashville through Asheville when I did. I-40 TN/NC border is gone.

EDIT to include photo.

 

[Rd1]

It maybe too late for this one, but for the fws topper, closing the fws maybe one option. You can also secure both ends of the topper and that will do the trick.

Had the santa ana winds one time in So Cal. It was rocking the coach even on jacks., I was just on a bad spot and no where to go. The fws topper was tearing itself out. Had some good card boards. Made a good fit triangle cut outs that would fit both ends. I even added a good 2"-3" lip on all three sides to slide inside the topper area. Once you cover both ends, they actualy stay put just fine, surprisingly. It was very quiet inside and no more winds leaking in. Most newmar fws leak from the top. If you have that problem, you'll notice it in cooler and breezy days.