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Rbertalotto wrote:
Used to carry a small , pointed bow, rowboat on the top of a station wagon towing a TT. Bow forward. Dramatic improvement in MPG.
โOct-16-2016 05:46 PM
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midnightsadie wrote:
X2 those crazy two guys on TV, showed it made no difference.best fuel mpg is to slow down stay at 55,to 60 mph.
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camp-n-family wrote:
This was proven to be untrue. Air over the cab would flow into the uncovered bed and cause an eddy effect which would then deflect air over the bed of the truck. It actually reduced drag. This is why it is better to drive with the tailgate up instead of down. A covered bed had minimal to no effect on improving aerodynamics. I believe there was even an episode on myth busters about this.
https://youtu.be/r3aqHbD-O9E
โOct-16-2016 10:56 AM
downtheroad wrote:
We gave up on "good mileage" when towing...not going to happen.
We have a topper because it protects the stuff in the bed of our truck, like the bikes, etc.
โOct-16-2016 08:32 AM
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cmcdar wrote:Manage Aerodynamics
This is particularly crucial for trucks with open beds, where air travels into the bed and drags against the tailgate. Install a bed cover to maximize aerodynamics. The same goes for open-top Jeeps. Add a hard top or soft top (less weight) for reduced drag at high speeds.
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