Trailer: v-nose, curved or flat front

[mothercoder]

Besides aerodynamics, are their any advantages of one over the other?  I know you get a little extra space with the v-nose but for someone without carpentry skills, it's harder to configure good use of the space.  I would think a curved or flat front would be better in terms of build, especially if using modular pieces.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

A V-nose takes up hitch space that I like to use for propane tanks and gas cans. And I agree that the inside space is awkward to utilize.  As to aerodynamic advantage, I will leave that to someone who has pulled both.  I have only pulled a V-nose.

 

[Chongolio]

Besides aerodynamics, are their any advantages of one over the other?  I know you get a little extra space with the v-nose but for someone without carpentry skills, it's harder to configure good use of the space.  I would think a curved or flat front would be better in terms of build, especially if using modular pieces.

I recall seeing a vid of a guy who used the space in the V section as his head and closet. I thought that was pretty clever and kept his funk well away from his kitchen area



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[John61CT]

Only reason is aerodynamics, but that is important at 50+mph.

Not just fuel consumption but pulling stability.

 

[mothercoder]

Only reason is aerodynamics, but that is important at 50+mph.

Not just fuel consumption but pulling stability.

So if I'm pulling a 6 x 12 trailer with a Chevy Suburban, will I notice much difference if I get a flat front instead of a v-nose?

 

[rm.w/aview]

It seems that the tow vehicle & cargo trailer are closer in height unlike a travel trailer that stands about 9'-10' tall & offering a greater front surface to the wind. Still, I can envision the wind turbulence behind the truck... will it act on the trailer or flow over top? One thought on the v nose though is putting the vent fan here which leaves the rest of the roof squared for your solar of choice.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Trailer towing friends get improved gas milage using a wind deflector on their tow vehicle.

e.g.   http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/56-x-22-wind-deflector-polar-white/68799

 

[mothercoder]

Trailer towing friends get improved gas milage using a wind deflector on their tow vehicle.

e.g.   http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/56-x-22-wind-deflector-polar-white/68799

Good thing my budget is huge so I can afford things like that.  

 

[John61CT]

So if I'm pulling a 6 x 12 trailer with a Chevy Suburban, will I notice much difference if I get a flat front instead of a v-nose?

Depends on the its height, the shape of the corners/edges, your speed, windspeeds and how sensitive you are.

Note a streamlined tongue box, added later if you want to, can fulfill the same function.

I was just answering your "implied why" in the OP.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Good thing my budget is huge so I can afford things like that.  

Just grabbed the first example I found.  One friend just uses a piece of plywood on roof racks.