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GrandpaKip
Apr 14, 2018Explorer II
If the trailer was going into undisturbed air, the front shape would make a difference, but not a huge amount. Look at modern semis; they have a rounded shape instead of that huge flat front. But they have to drive lots of miles to see a benefit.
I am sure that if I had calculated my mileage figures to 3 places, I would have seen a difference between the 3 shapes I have towed with the same truck (V-nose, sloped flat, and curved). They all got around 10 mpg.
It’s no where near what it seems should be.
Aerodynamics can be a slippery slope.
I am sure that if I had calculated my mileage figures to 3 places, I would have seen a difference between the 3 shapes I have towed with the same truck (V-nose, sloped flat, and curved). They all got around 10 mpg.
It’s no where near what it seems should be.
Aerodynamics can be a slippery slope.
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