Air Tabs

rgatijnet1 wrote:

bluwtr49 wrote:
I hadn't thought about trying to paint them myself. Either white or black would stick out like a sore thumb but a spray paint might do it if I could get a color match. Something to look into.

Are the tab easily removable???

Mine have been on for several years and I don't think they are easily removable. The 3M double sided tape is very good at bonding the AirTabs to a clean surface.
Not sure why you would want to remove them other than to move them to another vehicle. In that case, I think it would be easier to just shell out the $200 for a new set.

I would recommend the versions in panels/ Strips instead (v-spoilers.com). The Airtabs look silly and impossible to remove without spending countless hours and ending up with bad marks on your RV... Whereas the V-Spoilers do the job, looks integrated, and removable. (and I guess cheaper)
More fleets are fitting them to their trucks and trailers now, and for the aesthetics it makes a world difference with a panel instead.

They are into panels now (branded as "V-Spoilers").
See www.v-spoilers.com
That means they look better (whether color matched or not), and not like 50 small random pieces.. Not to mention much faster and easier to install correctly.
The old AIrtab single pieces is also terrible to remove (leaves bad foam tape marks and destroy the RV's finish). The V-Spoiler panels are stronger in adhesive but easier to remove with zero left overs... Just saying..

I have them on my 37 foot triple slide TT and my brother has them on his 36 foot DP. Not a lot of mileage improvement but the difference in handling is like night and day. The air tabs break up the bow wave from passing semis before it can move the trailer around. My brother carries a scooter on the back of the DP and can run all day in the rain. The scooter is as clean as when he starts out. Back of my TT stays clean. I also installed 6 Air Tabs on the sides of the TT midway to help counteract the side winds. 35/40 mph plus side winds have no affect on the TT. 60foot rig. Best $220.00 we both spent. Highly recommend this product. Good company to deal with.

wolfe10 wrote:
They stick to the coach with double sided tape. They will come off as would any double sided tape.

Not really,this stuff is really strong.Experimented with one and could not get it off with a putty knife and bent a corner,then a heat gun and putty knife and after almost melting the tab It moved a little but did not budge. Then the old fishing line and saw method,I gave up after 30 minutes with it about 1 inch in.

These things are here to stay when put on properly.

They stick to the coach with double sided tape. They will come off as would any double sided tape.

bluwtr49 wrote:
I hadn't thought about trying to paint them myself. Either white or black would stick out like a sore thumb but a spray paint might do it if I could get a color match. Something to look into.

Are the tab easily removable???

Mine have been on for several years and I don't think they are easily removable. The 3M double sided tape is very good at bonding the AirTabs to a clean surface.
Not sure why you would want to remove them other than to move them to another vehicle. In that case, I think it would be easier to just shell out the $200 for a new set.

I hadn't thought about trying to paint them myself. Either white or black would stick out like a sore thumb but a spray paint might do it if I could get a color match. Something to look into.

Are the tab easily removable???

bluwtr49 wrote:
The technology looks interesting and might be worth a try but the cost of installation and painting to match the coach is a tough nut.....probably 3K or so.

Dick,

Krylon Fusion Paint works very well on them. And, with the selection of colors they offer, you can get VERY close for a couple of bucks.

Installation is certainly an easy do it yourself. Comes with a gig for spacing.

But, would be happy to install them for you for $3k!

bluwtr49 wrote:
The technology looks interesting and might be worth a try but the cost of installation and painting to match the coach is a tough nut.....probably 3K or so.

If you don't mind black or white, there is no painting and the installation by the owner only takes a few hours using the supplied template. Just clean the surface and stick them to the coach with the pre-applied double sided tape.

I have them on my Class C,they do nothing for mileage but do a great job in stability and cross winds and keeping the rear of the RV clean.

Air tabs
Also a few threads on the subject.

HERE

And HERE