New aerodynamics?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by JReding, May 8, 2018.

  1. Baty Dispatch

    Baty Dispatch Light Load Member

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    Looks more like a rub guard to me than anything to do with aerodynamics
     
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  3. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    I would think it should go from the top to the bottom to be more effective.
     
  4. Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    They make CARB happy, with minimum cost and up keep.
     
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  5. Blu_Ogre

    Blu_Ogre Road Train Member

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    Yep those deflectors are registered with CARB and when combined with low rolling resistance tires makes your trailer CARB compliant.....

    They cost about a grand as a Kit (there should also be a piece on top). About the same as skirts and tend to have/cause less problems. Pretty sure they weigh less than skirts.

    For me they were the most cost effective way to get compliant. I mostly run the west coast so rarely run fast enough for any Aero stuff to work.
     
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  6. JReding

    JReding Road Train Member

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    I just looked again, and there is a top piece as well.

    Any noticeable difference for you?
     
  7. Blu_Ogre

    Blu_Ogre Road Train Member

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    Not a bit......

    I do need to trim the top piece so that it does not interfere with the latches
     
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