[skyking]

Which one first?



I'll post more detailed pictures when I get it hooked up again.

I just installed my wood bed sides/toolboxes, which allow me to tow the trailer at the proper, lower height.



Note that the sides of the boxes allow for an easy full wheel skirt.

I am covering the running boards with teak decking, and I am looking at a fillet fairing for that hard corner at the lower front of the toolbox/back of the cab area.

I am building new front and rear bumpers and grill. That is why I consider it a "clean slate" if you will.
The front bumper will be lower than stock and wider at the bottom to more effectively cover the front tire.

Back to the question: which to do first, a really tight articulating deflector in front of the trailer, going forward onto the truck cab roof, or a three piece folding boat tail?

I have to make the boat tail easy to fold, with a "door" I can open in front of that back window. Hinge the sides in, then lower the top down and open a door.
Advantage of the deflector: Don't have to fold it up to get parked. Don't have to worry about hitting things with it.
Advantage of the boat tail: Quicker build by far.