Too windy for trailer???

[little_critter]

I'm booked on a clinic on Tuesday and I'm really looking forward to it BUT we are forecast 20mph winds on Tuesday. Is it too windy to take a trailer out in that? The drive will be approx 50 minutes.

 

[Double_choc_lab]

I've driven in worse than that. However, if you don't feel happy then don't go - nothing worse than towing when your nervous and uptight.

 

[Lotty]

I have driven in that but if you're not confident then don't do it. The only time I didn't take the trailer to my lesson was when we had 40 plus mph winds.

 

[little_critter]

Ok - I'll see how I feel on the day. I'm relatively new to towing but haven't had any problems so far and have felt comfortable towing.
The tow car is a meaty Defender 110 so shouldn't be buffeted too much.

 

[Janah]

I never went anywhere if I was in the slightest bit worried, just not worth it. I had a trailer and then a small horsebox (Renault Mater).
Jane

 

[Ranyhyn]

If you do go take it uber slow and if you get at all worried, just come back. Nothing is worth you and your horses safety good luck! I used to hate taking my lorry out in the wind - it terrified me!

 

[Piglet]

I personally don't tow in gale force winds as there is that horrible feeling as you go past a gateway and the trailer gets moved by the wind or are higher than the hedges and I have been towing for a long time. I am very cautious when towing as I have precious cargo on board!!

 

[Alfiem]

20mph is nothing just a stiff breeze - I had to get one to the vets in 50mph winds (gusty) and had no probs but I would avoid very open areas prone to crosswinds, My journey was along sheltered back roads so took the chance.