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Old 04-13-2011, 12:10 PM   #1 (permalink)
skyking
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Woody - '96 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT
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90 day: 23.82 mpg (US)

Avion and Woody - '96 Dodge/Avion Ram 2500/5th wheel combo
90 day: 15.1 mpg (US)

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Greetings from a diesel truck driver pulling a 5th wheel

Hello all. I realize that our hobby is not exactly a fuel sipping adventure, but I am interested in doing what I can to minimize fuel consumption.
I have built some custom wood boxes for my truck and will be building a new grille and bumper next. These trucks have excessive cooling air and that subsequent drag under many conditions, so I am building a louvered grille that will either be automatic or at least controllable from the cab.
After the hood and bed system is complete and the bathroom is remodeled in the house (gotta have priorities!), I plan on building a sophisticated air dam system. I plan on articulating it so it can be close to the front of the trailer and allow for turns.
I have it mostly designed in my melon, but wanted to learn everything I can before proceeding.
I also want to find out the benefits of belly fairing my truck vs the low skirt option that I see here.

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