How about wind? How much can it take without being blown over or damaging parts?
57733
Mild wind can be balanced by using the supplied ground stakes. If the wind is blowing enough to make the reflectors resonate, bring it in. If you have had it set up long enough to obtain cooking temperature, you can fold it and use it as a wonder box (retained temperature oven). Monitor your food temperature and don't let it get into the 'unsafe' range.
57734
It's pretty well weighted at the bottom and I think it could take some wind but depends on how strong a wind.
57735
During the fall season when the sun is lower in its trajectory the oven is at a steep angle, thus the leg needs to be anchored with the supplied stakes. A wind of less than 15 mph would be recommended by me in order to keep the reflective panels from buckling in the wind.
57736
I wouldn't use it if it's too windy or more than a slight breeze. Those reflectors will catch the wind. I don't know how much they can withstand, but intend to be cautious with my stuff. I do place it on the floor of my deck and not up on a table. I don't want to risk it falling. BIf limit use to gentle breeze or less. Stuff breeze and above, I wouldn't want to risk it.
57737
I usually don't use it with a wind over 15mph...but I just read that owners are using bungee cords to stabilize the reflectors and am going to try it, but am looking for a picture of a sun oven fixed with bungee cords. That would help an awful lot, as we have had a lot of wind this summer.
57738
Here is what I was told by Sun Oven.Thank you for your email and your interest in Sun Ovens. The All American Sun Oven is equipped with a T shaped leveling leg to give it greater stability in the wind. It comes with two stakes to allow it to be staked into the ground on windy days. It can withstand winds of up to 35 mph. Go for it!
57739
We live in Arizona where the winds getting pretty strong... so far it has not had a problem... you might want to use a wire coat hanger to keep the reflectors stiffer
796344
it's heavy enough it's not likely to blow away, especially if you,attach the bottom on with screws.Ive never have one move in them wind with two of them sitting up against my house. it's. Very sturdy & Insulated too
1574601
Our backyard is protected by a fence. There have been winds of perhaps 50 mph and the entire structure is still standing, no damage. We have experienced over 3 ft of snow and it continues to be intact. In a few weeks we hope to be able to get out in the back yard and start enjoying it again. The kids used it this winter to jump off of into the snow. Very happy with our investment
1793221
VERY GOOD , I think I had it setup in about a 13 MPH wind , without the tie downs being used but honestly I was about to stake it down .... to make sure ...
240166
I was concerned about that myself when we purchased the shelter. We live on top of a mountain in the country and have had wind gust up to 50-60 mph this winter. We have had absolutely no problems with it. I did put it by a row of trees to help protect it and staked it down with additional re-bar and clamps. the canopy and structure have held up well.
2138421
Is anything Hurricane Proof? It's round shape would help it Resist winds. And it's free flow opening would not make it ballon off the roof. If sealed down with roof grade sealant and the 8 or so screws in the base I think it would hold up prety good. I planned to put a thick sheet of plexi over the panel due to the hail we get here in Colorado. But haven't done that and not a problem so far. In the mountains we often get winds of 70 mph coming off the mountains and the Roof Fan is the last thing I worry about to be honest.
1782471
It blows over rather easily. You'd have to weight down the bottom shelf, but keep in mind there's a definite limit to how much weight the shelves can hold. I have it protected on two sides by walls and when filled, I don't have an issue with winds.
60434
If its properly installed it will stand up to winds very well. We have had winds from light to all day 25mph winds and storms up to 75mph we have had it almost a year no problems.
2270837
Easy for 2 or more people cause it is pretty big. It does NOT do well in wind, since it is a fan/blower system, it is pretty low pressure and will flex pretty badly, but on a still night or with a light breeze, it's great!!
1267688
The built-in "windscreen" is very minimal. High wind can definitely be an issue, both in terms of blowing out the flame and for drastically decreasing efficiency.I made a simple windscreen out of a piece of sheet metal formed into a cylinder and held together with heavy staples. I cut out a hole for the gas inlet, a small hole that I can stick a long lighter through, as well as about 10 small triangular holes around the bottom perimeter for proper airflow. If I do a boil at the beach or a very windy day I pull out my windscreen. I've owned this burner for 8 years.
117009
It's a great screen but I think with a lot of wind you are going to need to buy some stakes and pound them in, it's pretty fluffy so I imagine the wind could reek havoc on it.
310294
It tends to get windy here as long as you have it anchored down with all the doors and windows closed you should be fine. We had wind gusts over 40 mph with no issues.
1000920
The flame is enclosed and does not seem to be much effected by the wind on mine.. Hope this helps
851157
I would not bother setting it up if the winds are high for it will pull it up from the ground. The strongest winds I personally tested mine in was about 15-20 mph. I wouldn't really recommend it though.
73491
You could try. But the wind might blow it over, depending on where you place it.
1995966
Depends on how quickly you want it destroyed.It's not recommended to drive with it on but if you must I wouldn't go over about 15mph. It can handle a decent wind but I don't know for how long it will take a beating like that for.
121095
It would take a pretty big gust of wind for it to blow over! I love mine and it stays outside all summer long