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Old 05-29-2011, 08:36 PM   #89 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by hondaguy72 View Post
You said the trailer would be too costly. As a bodyman something like this Enclosed 5X8 Trailer could be easily modified and integrated into the rear modifications botsapper posted (totally awesome) to complete the aero advantage of a full boat tail. Loving this thread.
A trailer has some possibilities but here are the negatives for me. Extra weight, extra rolling resistance, another set of axles to maintain, extra license for the trailer, could never tow a vehicle which is often very important. It is also almost impossible to back up a 40 ft. motorhome with a trailer attached.

On the plus side I can imagine hauling things in the trailer.

Most of my miles will be with a 3500 lb. tow vehicle attached so the boat tail will need to be above the height of a compast car. There might be some way to incorporate the tow vehicle into the tail but for now I am expecting that it will ride under the boat tail.
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