Rear caps - pros and cons
I recently sold my old 5th wheel and am in the market for its replacement. I like the floor plans of some of the Grand Design and other mfr models. Many lack a rear cap. Besides the fact that a rea...
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laknox wrote:Njmurvin wrote:
I recently sold my old 5th wheel and am in the market for its replacement. I like the floor plans of some of the Grand Design and other mfr models. Many lack a rear cap. Besides the fact that a rear cap is nicer looking (in my opinion), are there other reasons why having a rear cap is better or worse(more/less prone to leaks, easier/harder to repair, etc.)?
IMO, the biggest reason, besides looks, for a rear cap is to increase efficiency by reducing turbulence behind the trailer. That is one of the largest components of drag on a vehicle. I have no experience with one, so can't comment on leaks, repairs, etc.
Lyle
Not saying right or wrong but I'd like to see some stats on that.
Seems a bit of a stretch. If it was so,I would think the manufacturer would publish that as a selling feature.
