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TV Roof Mounted Spoiler

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Topic: TV Roof Mounted Spoiler

Posted By: BogieMeister
Subject: TV Roof Mounted Spoiler
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2017 at 5:56pm

Does anyone have experience with a TV roof mounted spoiler? Supposedly it cuts down on drag while improving handling and gas mileage. I don't have roof racks on my Honda Pilot but will consider racks and a spoiler if it makes a significant difference.

Based on y'all's advice I purchased a E2 WDH. Now all I need is a travel trailer. Sometimes I tend to get the cart in front of the horse.

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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 1:14pm

I know people have reported gas mileage gains with a spoiler, but the ones I've seen are rated only up to 60 mph. I assume that's air speed, which means if you're driving into a 20 mph headwind that you'd have to keep your speed below 40.

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 7:38pm

I think the 60 mph accounts for headwinds people may encounter. We towed with crosswinds gusting to 60 mph and other times with headwinds of probably about 30-40 mph. I drove 60 mph and the AeroPlus stood up to it just fine. I did find a significant increase in mileage with the AeroPlus. Another option would be the AeroShield from Icon. That one does not require installation of a roof rack. Since you don't have a roof rack, I would check that one out instead.

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Posted By: shroomer
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 9:16pm

Having my canoe on the rack seems to help performance. Go figure.

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Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2017 at 5:22am

ill be taking a trip soon with a carrier on top my truck. it will be towards the very back. im very curious if it will effect mileage. i will give a report following trip. hogone

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Posted By: Don Halas
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2017 at 7:07am

Just a thought but it might make more sense to mount the spoiler on the TV.

Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2017 at 4:32pm

I cant help myself don; where else would you put it? hogone

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2013 RP177
2023 F150
2017 HD Streetglide
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