Wind deflector cuts drag and saves fuel

32 • MARCH 2-3, 2013
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International
Eagle
9200i
90T
Prime
mover.
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with an 18 spd man. Dana
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$58,000
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Forrestfield W.A
9365 6333
D/L1141
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travelled on a 4 cyl turbo
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0407 105 643
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The UK-designed Aeroplus deflector undergoes trials on the dirt roads of Australia.
Wind deflector cuts
drag and saves fuel
Aeroplus gains tick of approval after 10 years of research
THERE is frequent
discussion among caravan
enthusiasts about the
value of wind deflectors
fitted to tow vehicles.
Do they save fuel or not?
It can arouse more
discussion than almost
PETER POAT
any other caravanning
accessory, yet it is difficult to find someone
who has tried a deflector not to agree that it
is beneficial.
Although not true of all past designs,
testing over the years has revealed that
some deflectors have done more harm than
good. Aerodynamics is a very complex
science and the way that people think air
behaves is reflected in the various deflector
designs which have
been trialled.
Because of the
many different
caravan and tow
vehicle
combinations, until
now there has been
The stylish lines of
no readily available
the Aeroplus deflector.
formula or scientific
data for calculating
caravan deflector dimensions and their
efficiency.
However, a British caravan parts
company, Purpleline, recently concluded a
decade of research to develop a deflector —
known as the Aeroplus — which is now
available in Australia after undergoing
extensive testing by the UK’s Motor
Industry Research Association.
The association is recognised as Britain’s
leading automotive research body and its
testing revealed the Aeroplus reduced drag
— thus increasing handling and towing
stability — and cut fuel costs, as well as
reducing the number of bugs, caught in the
draft, sticking to the front of the van.
The British testing, which was subjected
to very high wind forces, together with
further road analysis in Australia, revealed
much improved economy has been
achieved. Fuel savings averaging 15 per
cent or between $4.50 and $5 per 100km have
been recorded, depending on the tow
vehicle, van and fuel price.
On a recent trip to Victoria using the
Aeroplus, Perth resident Michael Pestwich
said he saved between 10 and 15 per cent on
fuel and the deflector made a significant
reduction in the number of insects sticking
to the front of his van. He also found the
ride was much better.
The MIRA tests were conducted under
strict guidelines in a wind tunnel using an
English Swift caravan and both BMW and
Mazda tow vehicles
The Aeorplus deflector, which is
manufactured from
acrylonitrile butadiene
styrene can be easily
installed by anyone
who can tighten a
knob-screw. It is
secured at two points
on a roof-rack bar as
close to the back of the
vehicle as possible.
They can be fitted to
most standard roof-rack bars, such as the
Rola or Universal brands, and add only 0.3m
to the vehicle height and weigh just 3.5kg.
The overall width is 135cm, with the
deflector height from the top of the roof-bar
being 20cm.
The designers say the speed of the vehicle
when the deflector is fitted should not
exceed 96km/h. It can easily be removed
when you are not using your vehicle to tow.
Details, including a video of the UK
testing and installation instructions, can be
viewed at purpleline.com.au. The unit costs
$249 and Purpline are offering free shipping
to anywhere in Australia.
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Albany Highway, Maddington.
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