aerodynamics
Would the Forest River Flagstaff Micro Lite 21 FBRS be considered to have good, fair or poor aerodynamics?
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Traded an 10000 lb. plus fifth wheel for a Jayco WhiteHawk that weighs about half as much. Took the WhiteHawk on an extended trip for the first time last month (320 mile trip to Fl. Panhandle mostly on Interstates). I was shocked the fuel mileage I was getting (3500 Ram diesel) was no better/slightly worse than towing the fifth wheel. Apparently the airflow over the truck cab, through the bed, and into the sloped nose of the TT produces quite a bit more drag. Fuel mileage to the Panhandle 10.6 mpg, trip home 11.6 mpg (driving on cruise @ 60mph except for about 60 miles driving on secondary roads both legs of the trip). So yes, a towable RV possesses the aero properties of a brick.
