Thread: Truck aero cap
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Old 03-24-2023, 09:21 AM   #12 (permalink)
mjboks
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Thanks for showing. My original concept is not far off from the construction method.
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I determned that I really want it to open up, hatchback style. I am finallizing the 4 bar hinge. I am also thinking it would be useful to just remove the hatchback door and allow bikes and gear to stick out however the entire cap still needs to easily remove it so I can use the back for hauling. As some would say, just polishing a turd but I actually use it as a truck. I often think I should just get a more fuel efficent vehicle but I would still need to have a truck for hauling, towing, adventuring, etc. So that means I would need 2 vehicles and I don't drive enough to justify 2 vehicles.

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Originally Posted by t vago View Post
Here's another idea for a truck aerocap - very little roof/sail interaction.



And it did take some fair amount of work.
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