Hello from Mid Michigan!

[Fox Mulder]

Hi all!

Been a lurker for a couple of years, and have especially enjoyed some of the amazing diy work everyone is doing. My current interest is in building a small “luggage” trailer to tow behind our 2017 Subaru Forester. I’ve read as much as I’ve found about aerodynamics of trailers and that’s not a ton! I’m going to spend some more time researching, but if you have any tips or links you can suggest, feel free to help me out! I’m not looking to go crazy, but I’m building from scratch so options are open. I get over 30 mpg with my Forester driving reasonably, and don’t want to destroy that. I’m thinking maybe it’ll look a little like an Airstream Basecamp, but about 3x5 and maybe 44-48 inches high. Anyhow, thanks for the great forum, I’m glad to be here!

[Daox]

Welcome to the site!

[Fox Mulder]

Thanks! I’m excited to be a more active part of the community!

[MetroMPG]

Welcome ! I got your message about the thread in the moderation queue. It's approved now. (Sorry about that - I don't get notifications about those & should look into it. Usually they're just spam threads.)


As for the trailer, if it's small -- well within the cross-section of the back of the car and not far behind -- it should have minimal aero penalty. Just more weight & rolling resistance.

[Fox Mulder]

Thanks for making that happen! So, the same story for the trailer as for my pants, weight is the major enemy! Thanks for your advice!