Aerodynamics Matter !!
Hello All. First post here... wanted to share some data on aerodynamics. I am designing an ultralight (under 100 lbs/ft) small travel trailer and wanted to find out the effect of shape on aerodyna...
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www.ecomodder.com
Check this thread out:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/aero-rv-custom-boat-tail-95-ford-e-18151.html
There is an an aerodynamics thread, with a person who started working on aero on a class C. Specifically, he was working on a boat tail, belly pans, etc. Haven't looked at the thread in quite a while, but it was a good read.
It also included some good aero links, one in particular regarding having rounded lead edges vs 90° corners like most campers have now. Rounded was much better, which explains airstream's claims of better gas mileage and towing stability.
This should hopefully help you out a bit in your quest.
www.ecomodder.com
Check this thread out:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/aero-rv-custom-boat-tail-95-ford-e-18151.html
There is an an aerodynamics thread, with a person who started working on aero on a class C. Specifically, he was working on a boat tail, belly pans, etc. Haven't looked at the thread in quite a while, but it was a good read.
It also included some good aero links, one in particular regarding having rounded lead edges vs 90° corners like most campers have now. Rounded was much better, which explains airstream's claims of better gas mileage and towing stability.
This should hopefully help you out a bit in your quest.
