Does anyone know how much better fuel economy can get with the addition of one of those wings on the sleeper for a flat nose Pete or Kenworth? I pull a van trailer with my 389 and just curious if it's worth it
Adding a fiberglass wing to top of truck
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Josiah Harder, Jan 9, 2023.
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It does not work you are better off adding arrow to the front of the trailer if it is yours. This would add 3/10 to 1/2 mile per gallon.
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I also have heard from companies who have tested them and reported they don’t have any benefits for fuel efficiency.
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It’s not good. I installed a turbo wing on a 379 hauling dry vans and I gained maybe .3mpg on a good day and that’s with trailer side skirts added at the exact same time so who knows which is most important. I haul heavy and hilly but I get about 5.5mpg with a detroit series 60.
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If they didnt do anything, then there is no difference aerodynamically between a new cascadia and an old w900. -
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