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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aftermath wrote:
Yes, the aerodynamics of a trailer makes a huge difference. That said, you can’t really judge this simply be the shape of the front. There are many factors to include here.
I towed a white box hybrid, 20ft long with a GVW of about 5000 lbs. I changed to an Airsteam, 25 ft long with a GVW of about 7000. I got the same mileage towing with the same truck, 11-12 mpg.
After a couple of years I added a bike rack to the back of the trailer and noticed a drop in mpg. Now I get 10-11 and it doesn’t matter if the bikes are on the back or not! Airstreams are designed to reduce turbulence at the back. Adding the rack sort of messed this thing up.
Good luck with your decision. My thought on all of this is that you should get the trailer you like the most. A mile here or a mile there isn’t going to make you happy or sad.
Thank you. Very much in agreement about getting something we like.
