Anchoring my tiny home against mountain winds

[wifflesaffle]

I recently moved my tiny home from a valley to a mountain top in Colorado and the wind is much stronger than I expected. The house shakes a lot during high gusts and I am worried about it tipping over. I need to find a way to anchor it to the ground or to sturdy poles to keep it stable. I am not sure if I should attach the tie downs to the trailer frame or to the actual structure of the house. Most people in high wind areas use earth augers or concrete footings to stay safe. But I want to hear from others who have dealt with mountain weather to see what works best for a mobile setup.

 

[dawsonlems]

Have you looked into mobile home tie down kits which are rated for high wind zones?

 

[valak*]

I recently moved my tiny home from a valley to a mountain top in Colorado and the wind is much stronger than I expected. The house shakes a lot during high gusts and I am worried about it tipping over. I need to find a way to anchor it to the ground or to sturdy poles to keep it stable. I am not sure if I should attach the tie downs to the trailer frame or to the actual structure of the house. Most people in high wind areas use earth augers or concrete footings to stay safe. But I want to hear from others who have dealt with mountain weather to see what works best for a mobile setup.

Make sure your jacks are on solid pads so they do not shift when the ground gets wet or frozen.

 

[red centipede]

Are you planning to stay in this spot permanently or do you need a solution that is easy to remove?

 

[st0lasG]

It helps to install a heavy duty skirt around the base to stop wind from getting underneath the floor.

 

[1tsmyHouse]

stick to anchoring the trailer frame, not the house itself. if tie wind is strong enough to move the frame, you want the whole unit held down by the steel chassis. look into hurricane straps rated for Wind Zone 3, they are designed specifically for this

 

[wifflesaffle]

Are you planning to stay in this spot permanently or do you need a solution that is easy to remove?

That's a good question. I am still undecided but looking forward to staying in this spot permanently.