

Footing, depth over cab: 14" max (inside foot settings) to 12 3/4" min (outside foot settings).Footing, width over cab: 38 1/2" max to 24 1/2" min.You will notice less bugs on the front of your trailer if the angle is set properly.

Regardless of where the wind deflector is mounted, you should set the angle of the shield so that it is aimed at the top of the trailer. The closer the deflector is to the trailer, the more effective it will be. Where should I position the deflector and what angle should the shield be set at? The Customer Testimonials are from people who tow all kinds of trailers.Ħ. This includes travel trailers, 5th wheels, toy haulers, cargo trailers, enclosed utility trailers, horse trailers, etc. Are wind deflectors effective for travel trailers as well as 5th wheel trailers?Īny trailer that is higher than the tow vehicle will benefit from a wind deflector. Please Contact Us if you need any assistance.ĥ. On vehicles with the rails closer than 43 3/4 inches together, you can mount any of the wind deflectors with the base on top of the rails. You need at least 48 inches between your rails in order to mount either of these wind deflectors directly on the roof. If the side rails of your luggage rack are taller and you have enough space between the rails, then you can mount the WD500 series wind deflector between the rails. If the side rails of your luggage rack are not very tall then the normal installation will work fine on most vehicles. Yes, our wind deflectors work with luggage racks.

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Watch the Installation Video to see how to install the AeroShield wind deflector.Ĥ. The wind deflector is securely fastened to your roof with four nylon straps & vinyl coated hooks that attach between the door and roof. How does the wind deflector mount onto my vehicle? The compressed height of the suction cup is ~1", so the base of the deflector will sit about that much off of a flat roof.ģ. Your vehicle’s roof is protected because the wind deflectors stand on rubber suction cups. You don't have to drill any holes in your roof or modify your vehicle in any way. Results may vary with lower quality copycat products out there, so be sure to get a top quality AeroShield wind deflector.Ģ. Read our Customer Testimonials to see proof that our wind deflectors really work. In one case there was even an increase of 4 miles per gallon! Occasionally there are customers that see an improvement of 3 mpg. Do wind deflectors really save fuel and increase gas mileage?Ībsolutely! Quite often we hear from our customers that they get 1 to 2 miles per gallon better than before.
