Air Foil design

[Waksupi]

I'm pondering profile design. Has anyone done any consideration of the most efficient air foil design for a tear drop? Maybe body aerodynamics would be a better word.

[Mojave Bob]

I am out of my area of expertise here, but I would guess that it totally depends on the tow vehicle, as well as a number of different factors. To the purist, the goal would not be to create the most aerodynamic trailer, but to create a trailer that best complements the specific aerodynamics of the specific tow vehicle. Then, to get really OCD about it, you would have to factor in what load will be in the tow vehicle, for ride height, and where you will drive, as the aerodynamic profile of the tow vehicle changes depending on wind strength and direction. And so on. On the whole, I would guess (and this is just a guess) that the trailing edge profile of the trailer is as important than the leading edge, assuming the trailer is small enough (we are talking tttnt here) to mostly hide behind the profile of the tow vehicle.

[Vedette]

Are we going to see our word of the day from last week used in this thread? "Chord"...........and some funky diagrams or pictures??
This should be a fun and educational thread, with all of those retired experts from this or related fields.
Good Roads
Brian & Sandi

[bobhenry]

JUST A FUNKY PICTURE !



Would the tail fin add to the stability or just add drag.

[Vedette]

I have a V 60 Flathead!
With some wheels.........Bonniville here we come!
Good Roads
Brian & Sandi

[Waksupi]

BobHenry, actually, a late friend had one that looked very similar to that, he would take to the Bonneville Salt Flats every year for Speed Week.