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Forum: Aerodynamics 12-24-2022, 05:27 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,300
Posted By KamperBob
Mine will be tapered a bit wider front narrower...

Mine will be tapered a bit wider front narrower rear so 180 rotation probably wouldn’t work. But with front section - roughly 2 of 5’ bed - simply removed that would seem mostly consistent with study...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-22-2022, 06:35 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,300
Posted By KamperBob
Diamondback

I'm setting up my next truck. While shopping bed covers I found Diamondback, which I'm really liking just on its own merits (material, quality, style, security, etc).
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-08-2018, 03:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,765
Posted By KamperBob
Tires+

Unless you have a hard requirement for A/T tread for lots of mud, for example, then street tread is not only quieter on pavement but wears better. I've been on the road 6.5 years and 130k miles. Once...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-16-2017, 07:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,406
Posted By KamperBob
I vaguely recall some Ford vehicles specified...

I vaguely recall some Ford vehicles specified frontal area in the tow rating. Ironic as it was on a forum for molded fiberglass "egg" campers and a Ford lover dinged the spec for not appling to a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-17-2016, 07:57 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 89,988
Posted By KamperBob
Macskyver, I'm optimistic about your gains. My 02...

Macskyver, I'm optimistic about your gains. My 02 is the same model. My record high MPG was 22 with a hard toneau cover. Now I'm using an ARE cap with raised roof for lifestyle not fuel economy...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-04-2016, 10:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,458
Posted By KamperBob
Do what ya can

I've been away from this forum for a bit (life - shrug). Meanwhile, I used to have a website with pix hosted there and linked to forum posts like this. That website since went bye bye so those pix...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-15-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,295
Posted By KamperBob
That storm damage sucks! Hopefully insurance will...

That storm damage sucks! Hopefully insurance will help. (fingers crossed)
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-26-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,295
Posted By KamperBob
Excellent project and very promising results....

Excellent project and very promising results. Keep up the great work!
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-17-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 358
Views: 128,921
Posted By KamperBob
I'd really like t catch up this spring. It all...

I'd really like t catch up this spring. It all depends how my travel plans play out. My life has other moving parts (plus weather) so I'm not predicting yet. But I'll definitely give you a heads up...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-30-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 776
Views: 284,125
Posted By KamperBob
Freebeard, thanks. Your pic in fine. You...

Freebeard, thanks. Your pic in fine. You should've seen it sandwiched between two pix (#1-2 of 3) from Tesla's post #463 (http://ecomodder.com/forum/353385-post463.html). Those pix show for me (Win...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-18-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,834
Posted By KamperBob
English Wheel

Dude...

http://image.hotrod.com/f/8941325+w750+st0/hrdp_0605_12_z+paint_body_guide_pt1+english_wheel.jpg

:D
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-16-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,834
Posted By KamperBob
If desired...

...the flat sloped top could be topped with sculpted foam frozen in fiberglass for fine tuning attached flow.

Not unlike this
http://kamperbob.com/images/aero/Concept4-Open.png

Rock on!
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-14-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 251,345
Posted By KamperBob
Your plan overlay now reveals the classic pickup...

Your plan overlay now reveals the classic pickup aerocap conundrum. Airflow around the cab could attach that soon behind if not for untapered bed width. Imagine a flat tonneau then template shaped...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-02-2013, 12:55 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 251,345
Posted By KamperBob
Someone else might disagree but I say don't...

Someone else might disagree but I say don't bother. While blunt across the middle the leading edges are rounded with several inch radii. That's enough for attached flow which is the goal in front....
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-29-2012, 12:32 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 29,171
Posted By KamperBob
TC, rest up your body. When the time feels right...

TC, rest up your body. When the time feels right you'll chin up and put your nose to the grind stone once more. Good engineering always remembers that perfect is the enemy of good enough. But the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-29-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,155
Posted By KamperBob
TAP Plastics

I started using http://www.tapplastics.com/ a few years ago for structural (glass) and cosmetic (gel coat) work on molded fiberglass campers. I found their website rich in tech tips, data sheets,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-06-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 18,991
Posted By KamperBob
Phil, 1. Ouch! Get well soon. 2. Your T100...

Phil,
1. Ouch! Get well soon.
2. Your T100 all dolled up for aerobatics seems a Mercedes poser.
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-03-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 18,991
Posted By KamperBob
Phil, I know I'm tardy catching up. Congrats on...

Phil, I know I'm tardy catching up. Congrats on making it to the salt, down and back, all safe and sound. Sounds like you burned some durable memories on your brain drive. Rock on, man!
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-08-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 40,229
Posted By KamperBob
I love that hairpin! Going East with a slipping...

I love that hairpin! Going East with a slipping clutch, however, I feel your anxiety.

Welcome home. :)
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-07-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 40,229
Posted By KamperBob
Jethro/Ken, great trip and kudos to you. ...

Jethro/Ken, great trip and kudos to you.

(Aero/Phil, very best wishes this year.)
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-28-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,623
Posted By KamperBob
3D

This rig (SUV w/ deflector + Apex trailer) may be an instructive example.
http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj622/aerohead2/HPIM1834.jpg

From Hucho's compendium....
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-22-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,473
Posted By KamperBob
Edge radii solve a problem. Ideally (perfect...

Edge radii solve a problem. Ideally (perfect design) flow wouldn't need to mix between top and sides. In practice cross winds mean up/down wash can't be avoided. From Hucho
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-21-2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,623
Posted By KamperBob
Quick pix of rig

Cross linking pix posted to other recent thread.
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/aerodynamics-5th-wheels-22980-2.html#post322769
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-19-2012, 07:41 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 29,171
Posted By KamperBob
Looking good! I like you edge splints. That...

Looking good! I like you edge splints. That approach could help with compound curvature. I haven't worked with Coroplast yet myself. But future projects beg for it. I wondered about gluing previously...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 08-14-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 14,308
Posted By KamperBob
from...

from http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/cargaero-tailer-hitch-mounted-boat-tail-22780-3.html#post321413


Thanks for the invite. You're only a day trip from where I'm staying in MI. If a...
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