V nosed trailer with the slant

britishedx · Post by **britishedx** » Tue Feb 14, 2023 5:54 pm

Has anyone here got a V nosed trailer with the slant. I have a 18 foot v nose and it pulls worse than my 34 foot toy hauler. I think it is due to the square edge at the top of the V. I have seen a few V trailers with the slant top and was wondering if that would pull better. INPUT???? Thanks

Post by **FreighTer Jim** » Tue Feb 14, 2023 6:48 pm

Many factors go into how a trailer acts
while being towed down the road.

Regarding the V-Nose Design:

It does not reduce wind resistance
It reduces interior cargo space
It saves the manufacturer
material & labor on construction

A Coffin Front Design with a nose cone
will increase fuel economy for the
tow vehicle by 1 to 2 mpg and the
trailer will stay centered behind
the tow vehicle at reasonable
towing speeds.

FJ

Norman Kling · Post by **Norman Kling** » Tue Feb 14, 2023 9:15 pm

The way a trailer follows depends a lot on the distribution of the load and also the angle of the hitch. The hitch should be level or a bit lower than the rear of the trailer and the load should be just ahead of the wheels. Otherwise you will fishtail.
Norm

Post by **tdump** » Tue Feb 14, 2023 9:29 pm

I would be looking at hitch angle,see if the brakes are sticking and so on,if you have no trouble pulling 34 foot,a 18 foot should be a walk in the park.
somethings not quite right.

Post by **TXGOAT2** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 9:45 am

Tire types and tire pressures on the combination will have an effect. Condition and suitability of the tow vehicle is important. The type of trailer suspension can be a factor. A hard cover over a pickup bed or a camper shell might reduce aero drag of the combination.

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