aerodynamics
Would the Forest River Flagstaff Micro Lite 21 FBRS be considered to have good, fair or poor aerodynamics?
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Aerodynamics is a simple formula. CdA which is its drag coefficient times its frontal area. Both matter. My Aliner is basically a proverbial brick, so it has a poor Cd, but it has a small frontal area. In the other direction an Airstream has an excellent Cd, but a large frontal area. Most TTs are the worst of both worlds. Even those with a rounded front end have a barn door flat rear end creating lots of drag. Adding Air Tabs helps, as will a tail cone. But reducing the frontal area, like a HiLo or a Trailmanor is even better. A pop-up teardrop would be the best solution if anyone would build one.
Here's a scalable concept I drew up years ago.
The aerodynamics of the TV also make a difference. Here's my idea of a pop-up wind deflector for a pick-up bed topper - to direct air flow over a boxy TT. Triangular side walls will also pop-up. I plan on building this one for full-timing use.
Chip
Here's a scalable concept I drew up years ago.
The aerodynamics of the TV also make a difference. Here's my idea of a pop-up wind deflector for a pick-up bed topper - to direct air flow over a boxy TT. Triangular side walls will also pop-up. I plan on building this one for full-timing use.
Chip
