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Heartland Pioneer RG22
Evening folks, search didn't turn up anything. I was hoping the group could help identify this toyhauler floorplan by any other manufacturer. I'm including a link to the floorplan if I can't add it to the post. Heartland Pioneer RG22. RG22 floorplan picture link1.3KViews0likes3CommentsRe: MPG Comparison Different Shapes
Thank you to everyone for your input. It's amazing to think something that weighs half of what I have now is likely to get the same fuel mileage because of the shape. And it makes sense as we're essentially pushing a giant barn door through the wind. This is why forums are great.540Views0likes0CommentsRe: MPG Comparison Different Shapes
aftermath wrote: Yes, the aerodynamics of a trailer makes a huge difference. That said, you can’t really judge this simply be the shape of the front. There are many factors to include here. I towed a white box hybrid, 20ft long with a GVW of about 5000 lbs. I changed to an Airsteam, 25 ft long with a GVW of about 7000. I got the same mileage towing with the same truck, 11-12 mpg. After a couple of years I added a bike rack to the back of the trailer and noticed a drop in mpg. Now I get 10-11 and it doesn’t matter if the bikes are on the back or not! Airstreams are designed to reduce turbulence at the back. Adding the rack sort of messed this thing up. Good luck with your decision. My thought on all of this is that you should get the trailer you like the most. A mile here or a mile there isn’t going to make you happy or sad. Thank you. Very much in agreement about getting something we like.540Views0likes0CommentsRe: MPG Comparison Different Shapes
rexlion wrote: troubledwaters wrote: Seeing as both are basically the same in the back, the frontal area is going to be the key. Max total height x max total width. Yep, just what I was going to say. Based on alll the towing I have done and reading in rv forums, I will predict that if both have equal frontal area, slope notwithstanding, the mpg with the two will be within1/2 mpg of each other. Likely 11-12 . If you tow a Scamp or Casita, you could get more like 15-16 assuming same speed and conditions. The reason is, the egg trailers sit lower and are narrower and are rounded on all corners, all of which reduce frontal area and also somewhat ease the flow of air behind the trailer for less vacuum. This is excellent and what I was hoping to find out. Currently, I tow a Flagstaff 23LB at about 3800lbs and get from 10-12 depending on conditions at 60mph. I was hoping to see about 15-16 with the smaller trailers at about half the weight. Thank you very much.540Views0likes0CommentsRe: MPG Comparison Different Shapes
Thank you for that. I forgot about the flat back creating a suction. For our purposes, either trailer will work for us as this is intended to be a light weekend travel rig and don't expect to spend tremendous amounts of time inside the trailer other than sleeping and light meals. If more than that were necessary we have a larger rig we'd take.176Views0likes0CommentsMPG Comparison Different Shapes
Afternoon, folks. I know this is not easy to answer, but I was hoping those who've towed a lot could shed some light. Is there any reason to think I would get any better fuel mileage towing an Ascape trailer as opposed to the Taylor Coach pictured below? As you can see, the Ascape is much more of a bullet shape than the Taylor Coach and they both weight about the same. 1500-1800lbs depending on the model. For reference, my tow vehicle is a 2016 RAM 1500 QC, 4x4, Pentastar V6. Ascape Trailer Taylor Coach3.3KViews0likes25Comments
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