MTFCA Forum

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

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

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

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.

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.