Old-Biscuit wrote:
mountainkowboy wrote:
Old-Biscuit wrote:
Use the 'flat figure'.....width x height
Curves will just make it less.
Besides..frontal area is least of concerns.
Trailer GVWR, tongue weight are more important factors when it comes to 'can it be towed'
So would that be "I don't know? I didn't ask if I can tow it, I was looking for a formula.
Actually I do know......
Here's the formula for a curved surface. Have fun!
Curved surface formula------- 2 pi r^2 + 2 pi r h.
And after you get it worked out you will realize it doesn't matter all that much.....just use the simple 'flat' formula ----W X H
That is true I got the formula PM's to me and it isn't a significant amount of change. As others have stated the curve is mainly for less drag while towing.