Thread: drafting semi's
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Old 12-15-2011, 04:02 PM   #3 (permalink)
mattbatson
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Originally Posted by 99metro View Post
Well, 65-70 feet or so is about 1 of their length. Too close for me. I like to be 3 of their lengths behind and no more than 55 mph. I love slow trucks!

PS Yes, I use the scanguage to confirm this - AND it depends on wind speed and direction. Side winds - forget it. Head winds - nice benefit.
okay, so a full semi truck length back you are seeing an increase?

i understand about the side winds...been there done that

so 65-70 ft back, what kind of increase are we talking here?
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