V Nose or Flat Front?

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I know is a little late to be asking this question but I still can make a change
I have been looking at different trailer with cleaning equipment in it and they are all flat front.
I will like to get some input on this ASAP they are going to star building my trailer this week
What is better V Nose or Flat Front?
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rick imby

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I like the v-nose a lot better. Having the door in the V gives great access.

But it depends on where you are going to run the hoses, and if you are going to put a door in the side anyways. Tandem axle is way easier to pull even if you don't need it for the load. The trailer will carry it's own weight better with a tandem.

Just my opinion---and I value it highly.
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floorguy

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well V nose for MPG on your vehicle is better for sure..

but as I was looking at them..(and I thought they might be better) the problem is you loose a little space....or should i say, the front tongue area which is a great place for your gas tank...and/or propane tanks if you run a fuel burner
 

Dolly Llama

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fuel savings (which suck period when pulling a trailer) or more floor space ....those are your options

if you travel longer distances at hi-way speeds, nose trailers might save some change over the course of a year.
if a "normal" urban setting service area, you'll gain little to nothing in fuel savings



..l.T.A.
 

Becker

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Yeah, Larry is right, if you are dragging it around town mostly you won't notice zip on fuel savings.
 

John Olson

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The v is a waste of space. Also get barn doors ramps suck(especially installing the machine) unless your carry large autoscrubbers etc.
 
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you are right plus is 2' longer because of the V so a 6 x 10 ' is really a 6x12
 

Bill C.

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A 6x12 flat nose is IMO a perfect size but I definitely recommend dual axle. When I had my Boxer insalled by Interlink they put it facing the rear door over the axle and a year later it bent the axle so I moved it to the side door towards the front. The single axles are supposed to be rated at 2500lbs but I don't believe that.
 

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