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Fairing for trailer front??

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Get rhythm, Jan 13, 2012.

  1. Jan 13, 2012 #1
    Get rhythm

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    Was wondering why there is nobody running a fairing on the front of dry vans. I remember them in the early 90's. Pretty simple but can't find them. Are there new regulations on overall length? Or am I just crazy?? Thanks for any thoughts.
     
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  3. Jan 13, 2012 #2
    fortycalglock

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    They are called nose cones.http://www.nosecone.com/aevan.htm

    Most guys these days that run vans, run a tall sleeper truck or have the fairing on the truck instead of trailer. It just makes more sense for large fleets, and a midroof or flat top truck pulling a van happens so seldom these days, it sticks out. Tall sleeper or fairing on one truck vs nose cone on the 2-5 trailers per truck average the company has makes financial sense, and they don't worry one will be destroyed by someone's yard jockey.
     
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  4. Jan 13, 2012 #3
    Get rhythm

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    Ah yes nosecone. Thanks, I understand things are shaped a bit different nowadays. But everytime I'm fueling up I stare up there and wonder if I can do anything.
     
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  5. Jan 13, 2012 #4
    fortycalglock

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    Well, if you are running a midroof truck, then yes a Nose Cone, Stainless wing or factory fairing will help. If your running a tall condo, the best bet is to slide your fifth wheel as far forward with out hitting the cab of the truck, or the side fairings when you turn sharp.
     
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  7. Jan 13, 2012 #5
    Allow Me.

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    The nose cones are still out there. I know an O/O who just got one put on his trailer. Thing is, you're only improving fuel mileage a tad. Question is, is it worth it ?. I guess if you add up nose cones/side fairings/hub caps, you end up with .2 of a mile better fuel mileage. One guy I know has all this added stuff to improve fuel mileage, then buys his fuel at Petro, which normally is higher priced.
     
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  8. Jan 13, 2012 #6
    RAGE 18

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    Yea I see lots of classic longnoses flatops with the nose cones on trailers in the westcoast. I'd go with the stainless steel wing on the roof if that was the case though or whatever saves you fuel maybe go with both.
     
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