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Originally Posted by aerohead
The fun thing about streamlining is that,if we do our work correctly,there will be no drafting possible,as a following vehicle would feel the full effect of the air behind our vehicles.
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For cars I absolutely agree. Not pickups though. They start with a big flat tailgate for loading 4x8 sheets of drywall or plywood. That alone places a practical limit on how perfect the rear can be tapered. We can minimize the draft zone but not eliminate it. And I'm glad we're working together now, Aerohead.
For the aero cap projects I've read here so far their draft zone may already be reduced to a few car lengths. (Hence, the desire to measure it.)
On the highway drafting might not be a big problem for aero cappers. I'm going in a different direction though as my handle might suggest. Bondo's cap is the best I've seen. Not just because it's purdy. It is wicked useful. (Hence, having a truck in the first place.) His camper model can have a comfortable bed, but headroom is low, and not much space for gear.
I reject the industry standard slide in camper. The sleekest, lightest ones available today are still way too heavy and boxy. I'm motivated to do better if only to show how. I don't expect to build it this year. Design and analysis takes time, especially when it's not your day job and other life responsibilities call. Meanwhile, my Scamp 5th wheel is hard to beat.
Cheers
KB