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Old 04-11-2019, 07:29 AM   #172 (permalink)
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The Green Hornet - '96 Ford Escort Wagon LX
90 day: 39.26 mpg (US)

The Red Rocket - '96 Geo Metro Base
90 day: 53.07 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by slowmover View Post
Skirts would do more, IMO.

Today’s TTs with slideouts are hideously tall.

That which prevents air from getting underneath from the side is highway-proven now with big trucks. Handling is much better.

Skirts are also “easy” versus modding the body.

Have a look at the structure holding the skirt on one of these trailers (53’ van) sometime.
Biggest issue with skirting is underside access. There would need to be swingout panels to access dump connection, plus all gate valves (I have three, for example).

Other thing to think about is the bottom of most modern campers is already very smooth except for the axle assemblies themselves. They are sealed front to back with coreplast, and along a few drain assemblies stick down.
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