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    Posted: 02 Dec 2014 at 8:59am
I would bet if you added a rectangular extension on the back of the pod (similar to marwayne's addition up front) it would smooth out that low pressure area.
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kind of like what you see the tractor trailers using now on the back of there trailers.  hogone
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Posts: 1108 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Dec 2014 at 10:26am
Originally posted by Outbound

  In a nutshell, the r-pod creates a low-pressure area right behind itself, sucking the trailer backward. 

Interesting...I have a bike rack on the back with two bikes. Is there a way to check the affect the bikes would have on breaking up that stream?

Can you, with your modeling, test different devices on the PODs rear to simulate the breakup of the stream and the effect it would have on breaking the vacuum? Resulting of the release of the associated drag on the POD, or any RV for that matter. 

Good stuff...this could lead to a new product if an MPH gain can be proven. I see a horizontal rake with suction cups 4' or 5' across that can be stuck to the rear of the POD to break the vacuum resulting in ↑ MPH.

...let this post serve as an initial copy right notice and 10% royalty claim. Smile

We'll call it the "POD Airflow disrupter ©" or "PODAD" 
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Posts: 45 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Dec 2014 at 10:54am
Outbound,
Thank you for your comments & info. I have been telling my wife that we are retired and in no rush to get to our destination. The benefits (mpg wise) of going 55-60mph is like water off a duck's back where my wife is concerned. Will just keep on podding & hope she naps a lot.
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