Affect of trailer weight on mileage
First off, I know some people get irked about mileage questions. But some of us just want to know these things. I put on a lot of miles towing, and a significant decrease in mileage adds up. Fuel ...
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GrandpaKip wrote:Thomas/NH wrote:marcsbigfoot20b27 wrote:
It's funny how people talk about how much wind resistance makes a difference......which it does!
Just don't tell anyone you plan on using a wind deflector or you will get laughed at and told it won't work.
I can tell you what does work; put 2 kayaks on the roof of your truck/cap. I see a 2MPG increase with them and on some trips I never take them off to be used. They work and I never get comments why they're there...
We also carry 2 kayaks on the topper. I often wondered what effect they had on wind resistance. I've never gone camping without them, so I don't know any difference.
You do carry them upside down, don't you? They will have to opposite effect if they are right side up. I can't imagine why so many transport them that way, but they do...
