Fuel Saving Trailer Tails?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by dwayne, Nov 13, 2010.

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  1. Nov 13, 2010 #1
    dwayne

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    Yep, there out there. Whats your take? Good, bad? My personal opinion is these things are a terrible idea regardless of fuel savings. The added weight and length are almost enough to scrap the idea. Now add the abuse their going to receive from a large operation that does a lot of drop and hook. Then on top of all that they don't look like their strong enough to hold up under the weight of a large snow fall. I honestly can't see one thing about them that makes them worthwhile.

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    dwayne, Nov 13, 2010
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  3. Nov 13, 2010 #2
    Paddletrucker

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    Why not just use AirTabs? They work. Actually do the same thing. They HAVE to be cheaper. Don't look as bad as this, either, and won't add to length and the weight is negligible.
     
    Paddletrucker, Nov 13, 2010
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  4. Nov 13, 2010 #3
    Paddletrucker

    Paddletrucker Medium Load Member

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    I wonder how long before Commiefornia mandates this $h*t to be compliant in their whack job state?

    Side skirts, trailer tails, smart way tires, Certified Clean Idle for all!! Who wants to move to California?:angry4::smt068
     
    Paddletrucker, Nov 13, 2010
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  5. Nov 13, 2010 #4
    American-Trucker

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    Thats just retarded, I'd like to see 2 of those back into a parking spot at a T/S they'll either back into the guy behind them or there nose will be sticking way out:biggrin_25513:.

    What'll they think of next.






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  7. Nov 14, 2010 #5
    statikuz

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    statikuz, Nov 14, 2010
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  8. Nov 14, 2010 #6
    American-Trucker

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    Well at 12% I guess you can't complain, and it looks like opening and closeing it is quick and easy (while its new anyway) .




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  9. Nov 20, 2010 #7
    blanco

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    looks good in practice and theory
     
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  10. Nov 20, 2010 #8
    Hardlyevr

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    I've seen them on display at the 49'er in West Sacramento. I wonder how they would hold up in a Wyoming cross wind gust?
     
    Hardlyevr, Nov 20, 2010
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  11. Nov 20, 2010 #9
    Trouble65

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    I guess they work, however will they stand up to every day abuse?
     
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  12. Nov 21, 2010 #10
    Krooser

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    They should increase tarp strap sales all across the nation....
     
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