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27/8/2022 at 6:00pm
Location: Bristol Uk
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There's probably no one answer to that. I think the two we have can be open a little but I don't remember what it said in the instructions. Personally, we close ours (sometimes forget!) every time as there is little to be gained from having them open.
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27/8/2022 at 6:17pm
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Closed and LOCKED SHUT is what I've always seen instructed.
The slipstream when towing can be remarkably powerful and not just damage, but completely rip off any open skylights or windows.
It's difficult to tell what effect wind will have as dependent on aerodynamics of the van, and it may well change with speed, it may try and push the vent closed to such a degree the hinges/stays can't stand the strain, or it could act the opposite way, like an aerofoil and try and lift, again putting too much strain on the hinges/stays, either causing damage, and once damaged potentially total loss.
It's an expensive and troublesome fix if it gets damaged! Why would you need/want to travel with them open?
Seem to recall someone on here not so long ago, arriving at their destination with entire front overcab window missing from their MH, because it hadn't been fastened tight before journey!
I've found it necessary to shut my skylights in strong winds, as they were being strained and buffeted too much, and at risk of damage. That's a LOT less wind effect than found at towing speeds!
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28/8/2022 at 8:34am
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Have caravanned nearly 50 years now and have always locked down. But still lost one about 35 years ago when towing in high winds..
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28/8/2022 at 9:19am
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Always locked down.
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28/8/2022 at 4:39pm
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Always locked.
We saw an open one fly off a motorhome roof in France once when we were following on the autoroute. Frightening.
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28/8/2022 at 7:54pm
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Why on earth would you want to travel with them open? we have forgotten occasionally and have been alerted by other motorists.
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29/8/2022 at 5:14pm
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Down and locked, always.
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