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Our_Place
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Jul 09, 2013

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.
  • If it is V'd in the center it will help with hitching and unhitching!!!!!!

    A magnet on the fuel line helps more with mileage! Oh! And that Wing on top of the cab! They are a really mileage waste of money, but are reported to help handling in cross winds.

    Nothing is going to change to mileage much on a 8.1L Gas engine. It does not even vary that much towing or non-towing!!!!!

    Chris