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Originally Posted by slowmover
Every time I read of this work I'm reminded that it's impressive to see from ground level what a high flyer is doing. I sure value this (and more) as "context bookends" . . what may be possible at the other end of the chart from what the high HP & heavily loaded guys are doing (commercial, mainly).
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slowmover,is that an Airstream you're pulling? The 15 mpg sounds impressive.
Gilkison (patron saint of low-cost used T-100s) just got a 4-Runner with 5-spd auto,and 19-foot 'APEX,by Coachman.'About 61.8 ft-square frontal area,3,532-lbs dry weight.
On the first outing,at max. 65 mph,he pulled 13-mpg.
He'll do the next run w/o AC,as temps are falling now,and see how that impacts mpg.
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John is already discussing an Airstream/Argossy-style nose-type fairing to improve penetration.