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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Ron-C wrote:Terryallan wrote:Ron-C wrote:
Thanks for the comments...
When gas prices double (which they will), we will be prioritizing a little differently, I suspect.
... Towing and high MPG don't go together. Don't fit the same sentence.
If you want higher MPG then you would need to drop to a popup type of camper. But most want the TT to be ready to walk in with out raising the top first.
Barring that. If you want high MPG. You would need to begin to think Motel, and a smart car. Not really an option fro most of us. Especially the smart car.
With all due respect Terryallan, I guess towing and getting 27 MPG (9L/100km) shouldn't be said together then. That is what we have averaged over the last 25,000 miles (40,000 kms) with our first hard-walled prototype. It CAN and HAS been done.
That said, I do appreciate your opinion. It is a good reminder that there is always a different perspective. Thank you.
Ron
Would like to see a picture of that TV and RV. Few if any towing vehicles that can tow heavy, get 27 MPG WITHOUT a RV. As I say. to get decent MPG. You would need to go to a low profile trailer like a Hi-Lo, or other type popup. However IF I'm wrong. show me. I would love to get 27 MPG while towing a 9' high 30' long 7000lb TT.
