Wind Tunnel testing ????
Does anybody know if any in the RV industry are using wind tunnel test results in manufacturing build specifications ? I was watching MotorWeek and they showed / demonstrated the effect of rea...
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It would be interesting to see some studies of RV aerodynamics but as every RV is some sort of compromise, after a certain point improved aerodynamics will likely be at the expense of something else.
My present 5th wheel has very good aerodynamics for a 5er but the trade off is reduced bedroom closet space and basement size.
I'm thinking that contouring the 8' X 8" rear end enough to make a real difference in aerodynamics could make an RV quite a bit longer with a decrease in functionality. When it comes to efficient use of space, nothing is more functional than a box.
My present 5th wheel has very good aerodynamics for a 5er but the trade off is reduced bedroom closet space and basement size.
I'm thinking that contouring the 8' X 8" rear end enough to make a real difference in aerodynamics could make an RV quite a bit longer with a decrease in functionality. When it comes to efficient use of space, nothing is more functional than a box.
