Aerodynamic rear of
Bowlus -Teller Road Chief
Photographs by
Jim Wilson, New York Times
In promotional literature, the Bowlus - Teller company said 'A check of the gasoline consumption on 'The Bowlus Road Chief' for 10,000 miles of travel revealed one startling fact. At speed of 45 miles per hour and over, due to the streamlining and light weight, the entire assemblage had a reduced air resistance that actually increased the mileage per gallon. At low speed and on grades this did not hold true, but the increased gasoline consumption was in no way abnormal or excessive. We believe that no other two cabin trailers can show the economy per miles of travel as 'The Bowlus Road Chief.'
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Yacht-like wood paneled interior
Radio speaker on starboard bunk wall.
The Special Road Chief, offered at $1260.00, featured the following equipment:
- Gasoline stove, 3 burner
- Ice Box, 35-lb. capacity
- Safety Glass throughout
- Innerspring Mattresses or Cushions
- Choice of Curtain and Upholstery Material
- Approximately 18-gal Water Tank and Pump
- Radio and Loudspeaker
- Towing Car equipped for trailer
- Choice of Interior Finish
- Floored Storage Compartments
- Standard V8 Wheels and 6-ply Tires
- Cadmium-plated Springs
- Cadmium-plated Bumper
- Extras offered included an electric fan, puncture proof tubes, special tire equipment and brakes.
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