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44 | Overdrive | March 2018 EquipmEnt Spotlight AErodynAmic Add-onS Wabash National AeroFin XL Tail Device Wabash National's AeroFin XL Tail Device is a compact add-on designed to direct airflow across the trailer's rear to help reduce drag. The lightweight, durable device deploys and retracts automatically with swing door operation, requiring no additional interaction from the driver, and does not interfere with trailer loading and unloading. WabashNational.com Wabco OptiFlow TrailerSkirt Wabco's OptiFlow TrailerSkirt is a lightweight, rigid aerody- namic side skirt for trailers that features a proprietary one-bolt mono-clamp technology to facilitate quick installation. The skirt is designed to enhance fuel economy and is approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board. Wabco-Auto.com Andersen Flaps Eco-flaps Andersen Flaps' Eco- flaps aerodynamic splash guard line includes an 18-inch- wide model that can be paired with wide- base tires. The splash guard's design helps reduce wind resis- tance and excessive road spray by redirecting airborne water to the pavement rather than into a passing or trailing vehicle's line of sight. It is made from durable high-impact nylon designed to withstand extreme conditions and promote longevity. A custom shorter-length option provides less sur- face to help reduce the risk of catching when backing over curbs. Ecoflaps.com EkoStinger EkoStinger's two-part active aerodynamic mileage enhancement system consists of an undercarriage arrow unit, which moves in conjunction with the rear wheel tandem, and an undercarriage crossmember cover designed to enhance airflow while adding to the trailer's protection and life expectancy. EkoStinger.com Utility Trailer USS-120A Utility Trailer's USS-120A side skirt comes with gal- vanized high-tensile steel braces designed to allow the skirt to move inward and outward to help maximize its benefits. The product is SmartWay-certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is available factory-installed on new Utility trailers or as a retrofit on existing models. UtilityTrailer.com

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