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gunnarts
New Member

USA
5 Posts

Posted - Oct 01 2009 : 9:13:38 PM

Does anyone have any information as to the effectiveness of this wind deflector? I have read the claims on the web site and they indicate an average 1 to 2 MPG additional fuel economy and as much as 3 to 4 MPG savings. We have a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LTZ with a 5.3 L Flex Fuel V8 which also has the fuel management system. We used to tow a 1994 Sunline T-2370 Travel trailer with it, but we recently sold it. We are going to pick up our new Rockwood Ultra Lite Model 2604SS on the 13th in Ohio. The new trailer stands much higher and has a greater frontal area. I like the concept of directing the airflow over the top of the trailer instead of it hitting the front face of the trailer, that is if it works! We live in East Central Florida and are looking forward to the drive. Especially this time of the year we hope to see some nice colorful foilage! And the change in temperature will sure be a break for us. I posted a similar question on the Forest River Forum and the first response I got was that they make a nice bug catcher and to save my money for gas!! What do you all have to say?

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Fire Instructor
Average Member

USA
174 Posts

Posted - Oct 02 2009 : 07:15:57 AM

The link takes me to a website "under construction". Is there a better link or a full product name?

Fire Instructor

'04 Dodge Ram 4x4 Quad Cab
'09 Rockwood 2607

"If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking." George S. Patton

Rock8280WS
Junior Member

Canada
55 Posts

Posted - Oct 02 2009 : 1:00:37 PM

Gunnar,
According to the many readings I've done on the wind deflector subject, vast majority of the serious study reports mention that you need a device that covers entirely the front of the RV to be efficient (like the one's on van tractors).
Also, no reports can demonstrate by way of proof any fuel economy the small units pretend to.
They are just considered at their best as insect deflectors to protect the RV front (... if they are correctly oriented !).

Rock8280WS

2008 Rockwood 8280WS Signature Ultra-Lite Fifthwheel
2008 Dodge Ram 1500HD Mega Cab 4x4
DW & DH + one "Bichon fris�" Alarm System

Edited by - Rock8280WS on Oct 02 2009 1:13:57 PM

gunnarts
New Member

USA
5 Posts

Posted - Oct 02 2009 : 3:18:08 PM

Fire Instructor;
Sorry about the bad link try and click on this for further information:
www.icondirect.com/ProductCart/pc/Wind-Deflectors-c11.htm
Let me know what you think!
Gunnar

Rock8280WS
Junior Member

Canada
55 Posts

Posted - Oct 02 2009 : 5:45:33 PM

Gunnar,
As mentioned in my previous message, the third affirmation ("reduce debris and bugs on your trailer") in these miracle devices' publicity is the only one really proven (technically and scientifically).
I prefer to spend my money on more useful RV accessories.

Rock8280WS

2008 Rockwood 8280WS Signature Ultra-Lite Fifthwheel
2008 Dodge Ram 1500HD Mega Cab 4x4
DW & DH + one "Bichon fris�" Alarm System

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