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Old 03-10-2025, 04:44 AM   #240 (permalink)
Logic
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnForde View Post
It's just a personal vehicle/ camper van & daily driver.
The van has a 12" plastic cuff with a taper of about 20 degrees..
IF
this is a "daily driver"
around town you will LOSE mpg to lugging the extra weight around:
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthre...ban-41665.html

AROUND TOWN:
NB the 68% of energy (fuel) wasted accelerating extra weight
vs
14% for aero drag..!


I would say that an unfoldable 'Quick Connect/disconnect' Boat Tail for long, mostly highway trips, is the better option.

Last edited by Logic; 03-10-2025 at 04:57 AM..
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