Wind deflector on a stock trailer.

[Rich_ard]

Do wind deflectors reduce fuel consumption on a stock trailer. It takes the space where a cattle divider would fit but is it still better to have one than not.

 

[davidroberts30]

ive been thinking about this for a long time
i can tow a tapered horse trailer 10x easier then the dp120( its a parachute)
i do have it in my head to make something 1 day just havent gotten around to it

 

[Rich_ard]

ive been thinking about this for a long time
i can tow a tapered horse trailer 10x easier then the dp120( its a parachute)
i do have it in my head to make something 1 day just havent gotten around to it

I imagine its worth it. Not sure if making or buying ones best.
I see you get a hinged one that would give the space needed for the cattle divider.

 

[neilo]

Of course, we can’t have a trailer thread without mentioning Gamic, so I’ll point out that they have the a tapered nose as standard.

Not only do they tow better for it, but you can squeeze another 5 or so lambs on the nose, if VOSA aren’t looking, or about the farm on private roads.

But yes, a taper on the front makes a hell of a difference IME, however you do it.