Air Deflector, For my trailer |
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Air Deflector, For my trailer |
Randal |
Feb 27 2010, 12:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
I just bought an air deflector that is 64" by 34" and will be bolting it to my trailer in front of the tire rack. You've seen these deflectors on big diesel trucks, kind of looks like a big snow board.
I might have to move the tire rack back 6 inches to get the rake I want, but here is my question? Is it better to mount it low or high? I can mount it on the trailer A frame, directly behind the triangle aluminum box, but I'd have to move the tire rack back at least 6". I can mount it next to the back lip (cover) of the aluminum box but will still have to move the tire rack. In any event, where will I get the best air flow to help mileage? |
koozy |
Feb 28 2010, 02:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 651 Joined: 21-July 07 Member No.: 7,931 Region Association: None |
Ah, I think I got it... Make it so the thing is hinged at the top. It goes over the edge of the box when in driving position and when you need something in the box, the bottom drops so the deflector is vertical.
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Randal |
Feb 28 2010, 03:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
Ah, I think I got it... Make it so the thing is hinged at the top. It goes over the edge of the box when in driving position and when you need something in the box, the bottom drops so the deflector is vertical. Given the rake I want, i.e., the picture with the AD over the box, not behind it, I think the AD will lift up when the pin is removed. My only question is whether it will lift enough to open and get stuff out of the aluminum box. It will be easy to figure it out when I can get back to the trailer again. Here is a picture. Imagine all the red bars as being behind the deflector. Here's to good mileage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) |
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