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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Images and dimensions of a couple commercial offerings:Aeroshield
Aeroplus
I plan to fabricate my own out of aluminum plate and integrate it into a cargo rail system on the top of my truck cap. Assuming it will be as far back as possible to get wind above the trailer. I can make an estimation of the spans of the wind shield as 24" X 72". Deployed height might be 16".
Truck dimensions: L- 245.8" W-79.9" H-79.8" Trailer dimensions: L-238" W-90" H101"
The only things interrupting the roof line on the trailer are two typical air vents, a 3" plumbing stack cap, and a 4" exhaust stack for the heater. There is no AC on the roof.
Thanks for taking the time to measure. There are a couple of guys on the Forum that are using them and they do help with mileage. I'd like to know the drag differences, too!
Aeroplus
I plan to fabricate my own out of aluminum plate and integrate it into a cargo rail system on the top of my truck cap. Assuming it will be as far back as possible to get wind above the trailer. I can make an estimation of the spans of the wind shield as 24" X 72". Deployed height might be 16".
Truck dimensions: L- 245.8" W-79.9" H-79.8" Trailer dimensions: L-238" W-90" H101"
The only things interrupting the roof line on the trailer are two typical air vents, a 3" plumbing stack cap, and a 4" exhaust stack for the heater. There is no AC on the roof.
Thanks for taking the time to measure. There are a couple of guys on the Forum that are using them and they do help with mileage. I'd like to know the drag differences, too!
