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Old 06-29-2013, 11:51 AM   #25 (permalink)
bennelson
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I had another idea about an aero-cap...

In the mind-set of "do what you know", I wonder about an aero-cap based on the design of a "teardrop trailer".

If you haven't seen one before, here's a good example.


They tend to be not as aerodynamic as they could be (a little too round, not pointy enough on the back...) but a cap based on the general design of a teardrop might work well.

Aluminum sheet is weather proof and durable, and looks pretty nice.

I built a teardrop trailer a few years back, so I already have the experience of working with wood and aluminum for something like this.

Just an idea... just throwing it out there.
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