RTT and lightning

[mep1811]

While sitting around the fire and watching a beautiful lightning storm , the subject came up as to the safety of being in a RTT during such a lightning storm.

I'm thinking if the storm is danger close it would be best to get into the car.

Any other ideas /experiences?

 

[rob_man]

Certainly a good idea to get into the car. After all you're lying on a huge block of metal...

 

[aaen]

Wouldn't it not work like a faraday cage and the electricity go around the outside through the aluminum/metal poles?you may end up with melted tent material though.


Regards

Steve

I suffer from fat finger syndrome and a tiny keyboard on an iPhone. So I apologize for the typos and misspellings.

 

[rob_man]

A tent does NOT have the properties of a faraday cage! Neither a RTT nor a ground tent.

 

[aaen]

Thanks for the clearing up of that. Wasn't to sure myself hence the question.

I'm a soils dork not an electricity one.




Regards

Steve

I suffer from fat finger syndrome and a tiny keyboard on an iPhone. So I apologize for the typos and misspellings.

 

[Rkycacher]

Excellent concern... And definitely something I will keep in mind as a new RTT owner.

Although, now I really want to see a RTT faraday cage - Awesome!

 

[aaen]

It would be awesome!


Regards

Steve

I suffer from fat finger syndrome and a tiny keyboard on an iPhone. So I apologize for the typos and misspellings.