V-Nose Towing Theory
New member, old question. Is it easier to tow a V-Nose or Flat Nose trailer? In context, I'm planning on a custom travel trailer made out of the hull of a cargo trailer and I probably will have to...
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To look at this another way. Cabover semi or slope nose conventional semi? Don't see many cabovers anymore from any mfr. Everything is conventional via very sloped nose. Most long haul semis try to close the gap as much as possible between cab and trailer. If not, cab is equipped with big 'ol air fairings and on some trailers a "bubble" on the front to aid in reducing wind resistance.
Not being scientific here, but seems to me a "V" would be more aero than a flat front or even a angled flat front.
In response to the post about the "wings" on back of semis. they are called "Trailer Tails". Supposed to do just as you said in reducing the drag or draft effect coming of rear of trailer. Have no idea how much they cut down on drag VS cost, but if going cross country, then I could see it saving money. If local, not so much. Another product one could try (have seen a few RV's w/'em) is "Air Tabs". They adhere to flat sides of a truck or trailer. They to are supposed to reduce drag at end of unit.
Not being scientific here, but seems to me a "V" would be more aero than a flat front or even a angled flat front.
In response to the post about the "wings" on back of semis. they are called "Trailer Tails". Supposed to do just as you said in reducing the drag or draft effect coming of rear of trailer. Have no idea how much they cut down on drag VS cost, but if going cross country, then I could see it saving money. If local, not so much. Another product one could try (have seen a few RV's w/'em) is "Air Tabs". They adhere to flat sides of a truck or trailer. They to are supposed to reduce drag at end of unit.
