Go Back   EcoModder Forum > EcoModding > Aerodynamics
Register Now
 Register Now
 

Reply  Post New Thread
 
Submit Tools LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 06-12-2014, 07:00 PM   #11 (permalink)
Master EcoModder
 
redneck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SC Lowcountry
Posts: 1,795

Geo XL1 - '94 Geo Metro
Team Metro
Boat tails and more mods
90 day: 72.22 mpg (US)

Big, Bad & Flat - '01 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT
Team Cummins
90 day: 21.13 mpg (US)
Thanks: 226
Thanked 1,353 Times in 711 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by JasonG View Post
Yeah, I didn't want the work of a teardrop so I was planning on a straight sloping parallelogram.
Well ,here's how you can have your cake and eat it too.

I'll try to explain.

First build your box or whatever shape with it open at the top. (sides, front, back and bottom)

Then build a over lapping top. Flat on top, triangle sides and a front panel. No rear panel.

Put a hinge at the back of the trailer on the top and or sides.

Attach the over lapping top to the hinge at the back of the trailer.

To access the trailer you could either tilt the top, remove the top or make a tailgate that lowers. You could also add a door in the front for easy access when you go camping.

Lift and lock the front of the top in the up position when traveling for aero.

Lower it when you want a flat work surface.

If and when you go camping, when in the up position you will have more room and be able to sit up.

If I could draw it, I would.

>


Last edited by redneck; 06-12-2014 at 07:15 PM..
  Reply With Quote
Alt Today
Popular topics

Other popular topics in this forum...

   
Old 06-12-2014, 07:26 PM   #12 (permalink)
Master EcoModder
 
JasonG's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Charlotte NC / York SC
Posts: 728

05 DMax - '05 Chevrolet 2500HD
90 day: 18.48 mpg (US)
Thanks: 120
Thanked 56 Times in 52 Posts
Yeah, I like it redneck.
I planned on hinging the top in the front for access.
__________________



I can't understand why my MPG's are so low..........
21,000lb, 41' Toy Haulers are rough on FE!
  Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2014, 07:29 PM   #13 (permalink)
Master EcoModder
 
redneck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SC Lowcountry
Posts: 1,795

Geo XL1 - '94 Geo Metro
Team Metro
Boat tails and more mods
90 day: 72.22 mpg (US)

Big, Bad & Flat - '01 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT
Team Cummins
90 day: 21.13 mpg (US)
Thanks: 226
Thanked 1,353 Times in 711 Posts
.

Had another thought.

If you make the top longer and let it extend past the hinge points it would act like a Kammback and also extend your work surface.

>
  Reply With Quote
Old 06-14-2014, 03:22 PM   #14 (permalink)
T-100 Road Warrior
 
BamZipPow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: The Woodlands, TX
Posts: 1,920

BZP T-100 (2010) - '98 Toyota T-100 ext cab - 3.4L/auto SR5
Last 3: 24 mpg (US)

BZP T-100 (2011) - '98 Toyota T-100 ext cab - 3.4L/auto SR5
Last 3: 23.66 mpg (US)

BZP T-100 (2009) - '98 Toyota T-100 ext cab - 3.4L/auto SR5
Last 3: 19.01 mpg (US)

BZP T-100 (2012) - '98 Toyota T-100 ext cab - 3.4L/auto SR5
Last 3: 25.45 mpg (US)

BZP T-100 (2013) - '98 Toyota T-100 SR5
Last 3: 25.79 mpg (US)

BZP T-100 (2014) - '98 Toyota T-100 SR5
Last 3: 23.18 mpg (US)

BZP T-100 (2015) - '98 Toyota T-100 SR5
Last 3: 23.85 mpg (US)

BZP T-100 (2016) - '98 Toyota T-100 SR5
Last 3: 17.62 mpg (US)

BZP T-100 (2017) - '98 Toyota T-100 SR5
90 day: 20.78 mpg (US)

BZP T-100 (2018) - '98 Toyota T-100 SR5
90 day: 20.19 mpg (US)

BZP T-100 (2019) - '98 Toyota T-100 SR5

BZP T-100 (2020) - '98 Toyota T-100 SR5

2012 Scion iQ - '12 Scion iQ Base
Thanks: 3,479
Thanked 1,395 Times in 968 Posts
Send a message via ICQ to BamZipPow
Wink

If you want to go with a swivel wheel type similar to my single wheel trailer, give Toy-Tote.com a visit.

The Ultra-XXL is a 65"x100" with a 1600lb capacity. I really like the dual wheel setup. I would totally rob that trailer fer the dual wheel setup.


Ultra XXL - Toy Tote
__________________
Dark Aero-The world's first aerodynamic single wheel boat tail!


Last edited by BamZipPow; 06-14-2014 at 09:24 PM..
  Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to BamZipPow For This Useful Post:
aerohead (06-14-2014), mikeyjd (06-14-2014)
Old 06-14-2014, 09:35 PM   #15 (permalink)
Master EcoModder
 
JasonG's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Charlotte NC / York SC
Posts: 728

05 DMax - '05 Chevrolet 2500HD
90 day: 18.48 mpg (US)
Thanks: 120
Thanked 56 Times in 52 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by BamZipPow View Post
If you want to go with a swivel wheel type similar to my single wheel trailer, give Toy-Tote.com a visit.

The Ultra-XXL is a 65"x100" with a 1600lb capacity. I really like the dual wheel setup. I would totally rob that trailer fer the dual wheel setup.


Ultra XXL - Toy Tote
Yeah, it's a shame nobody sells just the swivel wheels anymore.
I'm too cheap to cut up a new trailer.

__________________



I can't understand why my MPG's are so low..........
21,000lb, 41' Toy Haulers are rough on FE!
  Reply With Quote
Reply  Post New Thread


Thread Tools




Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2
All content copyright EcoModder.com