Air Tabs Installed

My jet pilot friend says they create a reverse NACA affect, whatever TF that is. He put them on his 40' DP and the car hauler he pulls with it and gained .5 mpg

Not that heavy, truck has so much capacity it wouldnt make a difference, weight wise if I removed them. Helps make it even more stable when off the truck, kinda like outriggers, with blocks I have, I can also have them down when lifting off the truck, camper is real high when removing.

capterik wrote:

I've had these on my camper for at least 5 years, not sure about fuel savings, but it does help with suction dirtying up rear end. Not perfect, but reduced.

Wow... two ways to lift the TC (is your TC that heavy?

Jacks
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Stable lifts

The air foils are interesting. I was wondering how they would affect my Avion, which has a rounded shape both on the top and the sides.

This is off topic, but those are the highest steps I think I have ever seen. Just an observation, and I don't mean to shift the thread.

I've had these on my camper for at least 5 years, not sure about fuel savings, but it does help with suction dirtying up rear end. Not perfect, but reduced.

Have you checked out Sleepy's Air Foil, in Truck Camper University?

bjbear wrote:


If they pan out, I will then consider putting them on the rear. The objective there will be to firstly reduce the amount of dirt that accumulates on the back. Also to clear the area during rain so my rear view camera is clearer (I use it full time when towing my trailer or car). Secondly, although not that important to me, it would be nice to see some fuel economy improvements.

I'll post once I get them installed and have some experience with them.

Is there anything new on your use of Air Tabs on the rear?

The Texan wrote:

pianotuna wrote:
Hi harold,

As always I bow to your VASTLY superior knowledge....(now which way is Mecca?)

harold1946 wrote:


Thats not a TC, its a cabover camper.

I am still scratching my head with Harold's reply. What is the difference between a TC and a cabover camper...:? I have owned several TC's and they ALL had a cabover bed......:s

Not to worry; I am just having fun with Don. It's a form of intertainment for me.;)

pianotuna wrote:
Hi harold,

As always I bow to your VASTLY superior knowledge....(now which way is Mecca?)

harold1946 wrote:


Thats not a TC, its a cabover camper.

Mecca Saudi Arabia or Mecca California? :B

pianotuna wrote:
Hi harold,

As always I bow to your VASTLY superior knowledge....(now which way is Mecca?)

harold1946 wrote:


Thats not a TC, its a cabover camper.

I am still scratching my head with Harold's reply. What is the difference between a TC and a cabover camper...:? I have owned several TC's and they ALL had a cabover bed......:s