MPG Comparison Different Shapes
Afternoon, folks. I know this is not easy to answer, but I was hoping those who've towed a lot could shed some light. Is there any reason to think I would get any better fuel mileage towing an Ascape ...
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rexlion wrote:troubledwaters wrote:Yep, just what I was going to say.
Seeing as both are basically the same in the back, the frontal area is going to be the key. Max total height x max total width.
Based on alll the towing I have done and reading in rv forums, I will predict that if both have equal frontal area, slope notwithstanding, the mpg with the two will be within1/2 mpg of each other. Likely 11-12 . If you tow a Scamp or Casita, you could get more like 15-16 assuming same speed and conditions. The reason is, the egg trailers sit lower and are narrower and are rounded on all corners, all of which reduce frontal area and also somewhat ease the flow of air behind the trailer for less vacuum.
This is excellent and what I was hoping to find out. Currently, I tow a Flagstaff 23LB at about 3800lbs and get from 10-12 depending on conditions at 60mph. I was hoping to see about 15-16 with the smaller trailers at about half the weight.
Thank you very much.
