Wind resistance/drag for travel trailer, should I get a shell?
Recently purchased a 21' dual axle with 13" tire size travel trailer weighing in about 3000# empty. Bumper pull with my short bed F350 srw and have a full size weatherguard truck box.
To help reduce wind resistance and drag, should I install a "chopped" tonneau cover or a shell -- and would it be a notable improvement?
Secondary question is would a anti-sway or weight distribution hitch be needed for this setup? Seems to pull fine and have had no problems (other than very noticeable wind resistance).
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2005 F350 turbo diesel Lariat 4x4 ext cab, short bed, SCT x2, MBRP turbo back, WeatherGuard box, the "beagle hauler".
1965 Factory Five Spyder GT, the 2nd one built out of 39 total. No top, no windows, no radio, no mufflers. Yeah, it's sweet.
Re: Wind resistance/drag for travel trailer, should I get a shell?
A shell might help but might not be noticeable. Most of the aerodynamic drag is created by turbulent air coming off the back of the trailer.
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2005 F350 turbo diesel Lariat 4x4 ext cab, short bed, SCT x2, MBRP turbo back, WeatherGuard box, the "beagle hauler".
1965 Factory Five Spyder GT, the 2nd one built out of 39 total. No top, no windows, no radio, no mufflers. Yeah, it's sweet.
Re: Wind resistance/drag for travel trailer, should I get a shell?
Wow, that does look like a good product. With 4-5% increase in fuel economy towing, should be worth the $200 or so. With fuel at $2.70/gal, should take about 1852 miles to save $200 at 4% increase in fuel economy. Hmmm...
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2005 F350 turbo diesel Lariat 4x4 ext cab, short bed, SCT x2, MBRP turbo back, WeatherGuard box, the "beagle hauler".
1965 Factory Five Spyder GT, the 2nd one built out of 39 total. No top, no windows, no radio, no mufflers. Yeah, it's sweet.
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