Race trailer height 7' vs 8' FUEL MILEAGE DIFF??

[V10nacuda]

I have been looking at 28'-32' tag trailers. I found one alot closer to me that is 8' tall vs others that are about 7'. Is there really any difference with the 1' in height for fuel mileage.



It would be nice to have the extra height to haul a big 4x4 truck or van??? but not the primary use.



Also will the extended tounge make any difference??



I am sure there are alot of you guys that tote these things around for a living hauling from indiana & far far away. .





Thanks

V10

 

[MChrist]

Personally, I would buy a trailer that fit my needs best, not worrying about the slight fuel savings of a lower trailer.
For me, one of the worst feelings is paying for something, then immediately wishing I had purchased something better. Something called "regret"...

 

[HBarlow]

Theoretically the additional height may create more wind drag and reduce fuel economy some but like MChrist said above, I'd buy what I want and need, not try to save 1 mpg in fuel consumption.

More important is making sure you get a trailer with at least six lug 5,200# axles and torsion suspension. Eight lug 16" wheels with real tires on them would be an even better investment.

If I was buying a race trailer I planned to own for at least ten years and pull every weekend during racing season I'd spend the big bucks and buy a gooseneck with sleeping space over the hitch. A gooseneck would pull much better although heavier.

 

[Gonzo 1066]

GN trailer, GN trailer, GN trailer IMHO as stated before I would buy the trailer that I needed or could grow into. Get 7,000# axles, this is the single most costly mistake I see made by trailer purchasers. I got really tired of replacing tires and bearings in the light axles. Since going to the 7,000# axles and 16" tires I have towed heavy for 11 years and NO tire separation, catastrophic tire failure.

 

[WestTN]

The two major factors affecting fuel milaege are speed and total frontal area, . Whatever you can do to minimize eather or both will help. And remember, the wind resistenca increases with the SQUARE of the speed increase.