Trailer Fairings
LCL conceived, designed and supplies trailer fairings for any trailer, new or used, to improve aerodynamics with complete flexibility. This device improves the aerodynamic performance of the trailer with fuel savings reaching 6.5%; coupled with a nose fairing savings could reach 9%. The trailer fairing is modular in design to accommodate desired coverage, just 6 panels is EPA Smartway compliant, easily expandable to 7, 8, or 9 for more fuel savings. With the addition of a flexible, tough, rubber edge option the fuel savings are even greater. The multiple panel design allows easy replacement and may minimize the number of components required. The panels are made of tough, dent resistant plastic, different colors are available with same color throughout the panel.
Product Features and Benefits
- The LCL trailer fairing is made of light weight impact resistant, injection molded plastic, proven in automotive applications
- Thermoplastic material is resilient to freezing and hot temperatures (range from -60 F to +190 F)
- Dent resistant and consistent color throughout the panel
- Can be painted and decaled
- Modular design to accommodate desired coverage of 6 to 9 panels - more coverage more fuel savings
- Special crank handle insert covers landing gear for further coverage
- Optional 5 inch flexible, durable rubber edge to increase fuel savings
- Fits all trailers new or old - no drilling into or welding of the trailer
- Designed to allow for quick and easy replacement of components
- Stainless steel fasteners
- All components are recyclable and at the end of the product's life the complete unit can be recycled for a substantial recovery of costs
- Maintenance free, include in trailer's periodic inspection routine
- Aerodynamically designed for proven fuel savings
- Improves stability and handling in cross winds
- Reduces road spray
- EPA Smartway approved
- Side impact resistance - check compliance with local guidelines
- Trademarked and patent pending
Testing
- Computer simulations indicating fuel savings of up to 6.5%
- Testing at the Automotive Research Center with results reaching 6%
- Tested at US EPA with 4 to 5% fuel savings
- Tested at National Research Council of Canada with results reaching 6%
- Road tested at Goodyear with fuel savings of 6.89%