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sljohnson1938
Explorer
Jun 02, 2013

Wind deflectors - has anyone used one and do they work

Any one out there ever used a 'Wind deflector'? The kind that mounds on top of the truck cab. I have talked with people and get both yea and nay replies. They cost several hundred dollars so I would h...
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Desert_Captain
Explorer III
Jun 02, 2013
Yes they work.

They are more efficient the closer you get them to the front of the trailer.

I get an additional 1.5 to 2.0 mpg so the break even point was 6,000 miles of towing at $3.50 per gallon. The deflector cost $377 delivered. It took about one year and now the savings go directly into my pocket.

Yes, when properly aligned you will not get bugs on the front of your trailer. :C

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