Handling Your Class C RV In The Wind

Above, taking a breather after crossing Wolf Creek Pass. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Over the years, I have driven my Winnebago Class C motorhome through some "white knuckler" wind conditions. The worst I remember was driving through Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado in 2016. 

I almost decided to pull over and wait it out, but I made it. That called for a stop in Pagosa Springs for a nice coffee break.  

The area that seems to have the most windy conditions with powerful gusts is along Interstate 40 in eastern Arizona between the New Mexico border and Flagstaff.

RV Life has posted an article with tips on driving Class C motorhomes in windy conditions.

They begin it with:

Class C motorhomes are great. They allow you complete freedom as you wander the country. They tend to be smaller than their larger class A cousins—meaning they fit in more campsites—and some of the Class C rigs can accommodate as many as ten people. That said, Class Cs do have some drawbacks. One of the biggest cons becomes noticeable when driving a Class C in the wind.

The truth about Class C RVs is that they aren’t as aerodynamic as other types of campers. They are quite boxy, very top-heavy, and are essentially giant sails that catch every gust of wind. These big, heavy vehicles tend to steer quite differently than a traditional car, requiring more correction as you drive down the highway. These factors combined can lead to some seriously dangerous situations if you happen to be traveling in bad weather and wind.

Fortunately, there are ways to make driving a Class C in the wind a bit safer.

To read more, go here.