WIND DEFLECTOR

Keep in mind when you are just driving the truck around, it will hurt your MPG.

But yeah, not much to gain and the semi comparison doesn't work as the spacing is drastically different.

My understanding is IF you could put the whole unit in a Wind Tunnel and adjust the Deflector/Wing you might gain something. But just sticking it on the roof of the TV could actually increase fuel useage. To me, much more trouble than any possible gain.

I question the word "investing".
bumpy

They are $285 on Amazon.

I hardly ever see those. Over the last 13 years of full timing. Don't think they are very popular and it's probably because most don't believe they are necessary.

Have you talked to some owners and found out what the benefits are?

GPG52! wrote:
QUESTION: Would investing in an "Aero Shield Wind Deflector @ $400.00 worth the investment? Cost/benefit? Anyone have any practical experience?

(Forum search... but did not see any information on the topic.)
We have a 2014 combo: F250 Super Duty and Cougar 327RES.

Planning a cross country trip in the next 12 months.10,000+ miles.
Pre-planning includes a full 5th wheel undercarriage inspection, brakes, bearings and new tires, under belly coroplast service/inspection etc.Plus pin box and fifth wheel inspection.
TV is getting a full maintenance inspection.

Looking for some input on the merits of investing in a wind deflector.
GPG

There have been plenty of debates about these over the years and the general consensus is don't waste your money. The way a typical FW is set up, there's not any real advantage to them. Some report a small mpg increase, others report less turbulence, but the vast majority report only a PITA. They work for semis due to the fact that the trailers tend to be a =lot= closer to the rear of the cab than 99.99% of RVs, thus literally "drafting" the tractor. There's simply too much distance (research shows that > 18" space, efficiency goes down drastically) between the cab and the front of our RVs for these to really work well. That said, a FW will almost always get better mpg than a comparable TT and adding a bed cover or camper shell to your truck =can= show decent mpg improvement.

Lyle