Towing MPG, empty deckover vs carhauler

[tlbuser]

Likewise, I can't load it with a forklift directly over the axles, which is usually where I'd like to put the most weight.

Fuel mileage may be worth considering, but I would give up one or two MPG for the extra utility that a deckover trailer offers.

Absolutely. A deckover is a much better general purpose, all around trailer.

 

[Diamondpilot]

The reason a deck over would get worse mpg versus a car hauler is the undercarriage. It cause a lot of drag because its not as "clean" as a car hauler. Much like the aerodynamics of a race car it low and cleaned up.

As you said its ramps, frontal area, rear end shape, ect that causes tons of drag. A low clean trailer will do better. Weight only really effects acceleration and braking along with pulling a grade.

Chris

 

[LBrown59]

With the two and that truck its not going to make much of a difference but .
* A car hauler will do better than a deck over.

Chris

*YA mean this car hauler!.............**********