Do "vented" tailgates help on 5th wheels?
Friend of mine says he gets better mileage with a vented/louvered tailgate. Do they really make a difference or is it just another novelty item that's nice to have but not needed.
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Me Again wrote:
If it is V'd in the center it will help with hitching and unhitching!!!!!!
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It may help a tiny bit with mileage but you'd have to drive 250,000 miles before breaking even with what the tailgate costs you.
If you are concerned about damaging your tailgate while hitching/unhitching (I am), a much less expensive way to go is with a mesh tailgate. I remove my stock tailgate and use this when towing: http://www.amazon.com/Covercraft-ProNet-Tailgate-Net-Black/dp/B0002Z9LUS/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_6
