aerodynamics
Would the Forest River Flagstaff Micro Lite 21 FBRS be considered to have good, fair or poor aerodynamics?
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aftermath wrote:
The aerodynamics of a trailer really does make a difference. I can't quote actual numbers here like others will since I don't know if you save 2 or 3 mpg or not. But I can tell you of my experience. I used to pull a 21 foot hybrid with my current truck. I changed to a 25 (actually 26) foot Airstream. Using the same truck, going the same places, packing the same equipment and traveling the same speed I found that my mileage did not change. Even though our current trailer is 5 ft longer and 2000 pounds heavier, we get the same mileage. The only other variable here was the shape of the trailer.
Some people question what a few hundred extra pounds will do to their mileage. The extra weight of the water or equipment is a minor issue when compared to the size and design of the frontal area of your trailer.
x 2 based on our experience. We towed a 23 foot Rockwood hybrid shaped mostly like a brick. We went to a 30 foot TT with some aerodynamics to it and it tows much better. The wide stance axles also make a difference but I'm convinced shape does matter.
