Small bunkhouse RVs? Have I missed any?
I have a 2012 R-pod 177 that we started RVing with about 3 years ago but my family has outgrown it (there's now 4 of us), so we're starting to look for a "bunkhouse" plan to replace it, probably withi...
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drsteve wrote:Boomerweps wrote:
Forgot til I looked at my TT stats:
FRONTAL AREA considerations. 16BHS 47.8 sq. ft. by my calculations, Every towing vehicle has a recommended maximum trailer frontal area. 60 sq. ft. on my F150, Explorer is only 40 sq. ft.
Most people are unaware of the existence of this number, and would probably ignore it even if they knew...
To me, towing a TT best is more of a math excercise than towing a flat bed or cargo trailer. A LOT more things to consider. Being aware of where and when you push your gear to or past its limits is needed for safety and wear & tear.
As shown above, while I was within all other ratings, my Explorer maximum towing frontal area was exceeded by about 17-18%. Interstate speeds cause a huge drag and I suspect the excessive frontal area was part of what made for a less comfortable towing experience on the interstate. I get the same or BETTER MPG with the 5.0L V8 heavier truck than the 4.0L V6 Explorer, around 9.5 MPG average.
