New to forum - did a search for info on potential effectiveness of air/wind deflectors.
I know several previous threads and this one indicate that they are not effective. However, I noticed that some of these comments referred to pulling behind a pickup, and attendant issues with airflow over the bed.
We pull a 28 ft TT behind a Nissan Armada (SUV), after having driven a 32 ft Class C for years (we downsized!).
As an engineer, it certainly seems to me that most any reasonable "spoiler" or wing, properly adjusted, should help in reducing drag on the trailer (drag is, by the way, a function of the square of velocity). Obviously, I am interested in actual test results (not anecdotes from manufacturers or distributors). Has anyone found such results?
Also, I would like to find out if they can also improve handling (sway, etc) by reducing the drag forces?
My current related experience is with the downforce supplied by the wing on my car while road racing. Similar principle, different application and desired results!
Any test results found?
Thanks.
I know several previous threads and this one indicate that they are not effective. However, I noticed that some of these comments referred to pulling behind a pickup, and attendant issues with airflow over the bed.
We pull a 28 ft TT behind a Nissan Armada (SUV), after having driven a 32 ft Class C for years (we downsized!).
As an engineer, it certainly seems to me that most any reasonable "spoiler" or wing, properly adjusted, should help in reducing drag on the trailer (drag is, by the way, a function of the square of velocity). Obviously, I am interested in actual test results (not anecdotes from manufacturers or distributors). Has anyone found such results?
Also, I would like to find out if they can also improve handling (sway, etc) by reducing the drag forces?
My current related experience is with the downforce supplied by the wing on my car while road racing. Similar principle, different application and desired results!
Any test results found?
Thanks.