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Old 07-10-2015, 07:21 PM   #17 (permalink)
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nose drag

This inflatable nose is purported to add around 26% fuel economy.That would require a 52% drag reduction.
A 'typical' travel trailer combination @ Cd 0.53 (as measured by the frontal area of the trailer) would drop to Cd 0.254 if true.
Definitely a good target for mods.
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