MPG with v nose

[steve519]

Hi folks .... I am planning to order a 6x14 cargo. Although, I am wondering if I should consider a v-nose for better mpg. Anyone know what type of improvement a v would provide? Pulling with a small SUV rated for 3500 lbs. (7 ft tall cargo) Thanks ~steve

[southpennrailroad]

Here is what I get. I travel the mountains in Pennsylvania along the Pennsylvania turnpike. With my trailer I get the same gas millage as I do without the trailer. Trust me I am amazed by this and see it every time. I do have to state that I travel the route always at 55-60 miles per hour.

Oh I never answered your question. I have a flat face trailer. So I expect no change even with V nose trailer. What get better millage then without a trailer?

[pete42]

That question has been ask many times and gets different answers some say yes some say makes no difference.
I for one when and if I get a Cargo trailer I would like a V-nose just for the added inside space up front of the door.
The trailer I am looking at a R&R the V-nose does cost space on the tounge.
Good luck on what ever you choose and keep us posted with lots of pictures.
Ol' Pete

[jwhite]

Before I bought my trailer I did alot of searching about gas milage pulling a trailer and found out that I was going to get 10 MPG and the design of the trailer didn't matter,I was hoping it would be 14-15 - but I was wrong.
I checked the MPG when I picked up the trailer empty and after I have completed it with all the living quarters and golf cart I am guessing another 1500 lbs added I still get 10MPG.
I also have a utility trailer I hauled the golf cart around in and the MPG was the same I read that the rear gate catches the wind like a parachute.

I went with the Vnose because I wanted that room and also a slant ront roof because I just liked the design.

[Prem]

To answer your question: Optimally, I would like one with both a deep v-nose and a deep v-tail. MPG would go up.

Prem

[angib]

A V-nose is just styling (and space utilisation). If it makes you feel more aerodynamic, then go for it, but just don't think it will save any fuel.

If you want lower drag, then it is radiusing the corners from the front to the side and top that matters, so that the air can flow off the front gently onto the sides/top - sloping the front but leaving a sharp edge at the corners doesn't do anything for that.

And any quoting of mpg figures towing and not towing doesn't tell anyone else anything useful unless you quote the height and width of the tow vehicle and the height and width of the trailer. If the trailer is much bigger than the tow vehicle, mpg will get worse when towing, but if it's much smaller then it may get the same mpg. Relative size is what matters.

[Prem]

Also see: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37/14ilf1l.svg

642MX on another site wrote on 02-04-2009:

Pulling this trailer I got about 10 mpg....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/mxmatt/IMAG0031.jpg

Then I bought this trailer and got about 12 mpg...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/mxmatt/trailer-boat033.jpg

And when I pull this, I got right at 13 mpg...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/mxmatt/DSC005031.jpg

Lastly: http://www.solusinc.com/pdf/2003-01-3377.pdf

Prem

[steve519]

Everyone ... thanks for your input. The more I consider this project, the more questions pop into my mind. I am sure i will be posting for more help. Again, thanks! ~Steve