"V" Nose Trailer Make Any Difference???

You bought your new rig for all the RIGHT REASONS.."floor plan, amenities, etc."

In my opinion, the sales pitch of mileage and stability is baloney, or at best, minimal. Disclaimer: But, then again, I don't own one.

Congrats on the new rig.

First of all, congrats on your new trailer, and I second buying it because you like it. I would think it would make a difference. Wind hitting a V has to go around a trailer better than wind hitting a wall.

Less resistant to cross-winds and better gas mileage, huh? There's certainly some advantage to a more aerodynamic shape in some applications (planes, racecars, etc.), but I'm not sure I would put much stock at all in those claims when it comes to towing a multi-ton brick down the road.

well they sell those "bubbles" for standard UHaul type of trailers to improve aerodynamics so I don't doubt a V nose would help, whether it is measurable or not is questionable. there is a reason that most boats are designed that way.
bumpy

Aerodynamic trailers do tow better at higher speeds. My Avion tows better than big box trailers of the same size. The curved edges seem to limit the influence of cross winds. Having said that, I have no idea if the "V" shape on the front will limit the effect of cross winds. I would think that you would need some aerodynamic help along the entire side to help with cross winds, but I'm no expert.

Congrats on the new rig purchase, you bought it for the right reasons. I've seen video where a V-nose unit was towed by the same truck compared to a similar sized/weight rig and according to the results, less gas was used towing the V-nose but it wasn't anything significant. Happy camping in your new Flagstaff!!!

Not having a V nose I can only speculate. I would suspect that your tow vehicle distrupts the wind for any trailer as it is first into the wind. And below around 45 mph wind resistence is not really much of a factor. As to cross winds, I almost see the opposite issue. The V nose is at the angle to be a direct hit from any quartering wind from the side that is coming from a direction in front. The V nose might even be worse in some cross winds. I think that for a 'no wind situation' (almost never in Nevada) the V nose might gain a miniscule amount of fuel mileage gain. I have looked at a few V nose trailers and like the floor plans so you made the right decision by getting what you want regardless of the nose style.

I have pulled many trailers across country from factories in Indiana to dealerships.
From My experiences rounded fronts do the best in windy situations. I dislike V-nose trailers. They grab more cross winds. High front is like a giant sail. I don't like the way they handle in windy situations.

A lot of the drag comes from the back of the trailer. The flat back creates a low pressure area behind the camper. If the back was tapered to a point, then you'd see a good increase in MPG's. I don't think you're going to see much improvment over a conventional camper.

eddie3260 wrote:
A lot of the drag comes from the back of the trailer. The flat back creates a low pressure area behind the camper. If the back was tapered to a point, then you'd see a good increase in MPG's. I don't think you're going to see much improvment over a conventional camper.

yep, should be pointed at both ends. but then RVs and MPG do not belong in the same sentence.
bumpy