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Old 02-11-2012, 09:48 AM   #6 (permalink)
skyking
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It is pretty tough to project a good effect from the truck with conventional trailers, and much worse with something like a sailboat.
The distance between the two rigs makes them behave largely like two separate rigs.
If you only lose 3 MPG towing I'd say it is not a good pursuit in my opinion. Better to reduce the truck as slowmover says, and see what that nets you. I would go with a full aeroshell.
Nice toy by the way, I love sailing.
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