Air Tabs Results

[Art_Schlangen]

OK, Just got back from a 2500 mile trip. Here is my findings.

1. Zero cab noise. We were in storms and windy conditions most of the time and zero cab noise. I also notice when in truck traffic my truck handle better. Even on a two lane when on coming truck went by I did not have the head wind.

2. Millage was a constant 11.7 mpg in the past it would bounce around the 10 range. The last part of Interstate I even got up to 12mpg.

3. Bugs on bulkhead seem to less. As I mention before we were in rain a lot so the jury is still out but it seem to less then in past trips. We are heading to MI in Aug we will see.

Over all I'm happy with the investment and I have accomplish what I was intending to do. Good luck ART

[Art_Schlangen]

Lynnsr I have zero noise I was in and out of storms, windy conditions nothing. I could here the wind out side but we had none inside. PM sent. ART

[Pangaea_Ron]

jimh425 wrote:

Pangaea Ron wrote:
Clients have been known to complain about the cost of simple aluminum tabs. Her response is: "I'll sell you the tabs cheaply, but it's really expensive to know where to place them".

I'm not sure I understand. Do you mean she sells the tabs and tells people where to place them? Not that it matters for a TC, but since you posted it. 🙂

I think that the issue is FAA certification for aircraft. As you say, it's not an issue for us, but it would be interesting to see some wind tunnel results.

[Lynnsr]

Art Schlangen wrote:
OK, Just got back from a 2500 mile trip. Here is my findings.

1. Zero cab noise. We were in storms and windy conditions most of the time and zero cab noise. I also notice when in truck traffic my truck handle better. Even on a two lane when on coming truck went by I did not have the head wind.

Art;
thank you very much for your blow-by-blow installation and experience.

I get a lot of "In Cab Noise" with my GMC/Northern lite combo.

When you said,"Zero Noise" did you mean that you actually have less noise than before or you generated no noise from the new install.

Increase fuel economy is always important, cutting down the in cab noise is actually more important to me.


Lynnsr

[jimh406]

Pangaea Ron wrote:
Clients have been known to complain about the cost of simple aluminum tabs. Her response is: "I'll sell you the tabs cheaply, but it's really expensive to know where to place them".

I'm not sure I understand. Do you mean she sells the tabs and tells people where to place them? Not that it matters for a TC, but since you posted it. 🙂

[Art_Schlangen]

The ones I got are not aluminum they are plastic.

[bighatnohorse]

Pangaea Ron wrote:
I have a friend that owns this company.

Air Tabs/Vortex Generators

Clients have been known to complain about the cost of simple aluminum tabs. Her response is: "I'll sell you the tabs cheaply, but it's really expensive to know where to place them". Good luck.

Try: Where to place them

[Pangaea_Ron]

I have a friend that owns this company.

Air Tabs/Vortex Generators

Clients have been known to complain about the cost of simple aluminum tabs. Her response is: "I'll sell you the tabs cheaply, but it's really expensive to know where to place them". Good luck.

[Art_Schlangen]

Camp I paid the 2.75 no shipment I found a local place here in Indy that sold them. Good luck ART

[Tarkin75]

camp, try just buyairtab.com... I think they are 2.75$ in small quantities, but they sell kits too it looks like.

later
C

[Camp__Forrest__]

How much are they? I can't get their website to load. When I go to buyairtabs.com my PC hangs. It's been doing that for days.

[bobndot]

Art, thank you for the follow up report. Much appreciated and i'm glad to hear it worked out too.

Bob

[bighatnohorse]

Thanks for the follow up report.
It looks like you gained a MPG average of about 10 percent. That's HUGE!
That will net you about $150. every ten tanks of fuel.
So the airtabs not only give you a better ride, they pay for themselves and then put money in your pocket.
Not bad.

[Art_Schlangen]

Thanks for the response. ART

[tempforce]

i have tabs on my truck.
i had them on the rear of the cab. i lost a little mileage.
i have them at the rear of my hard bed cover. they help my mileage.
last trip from bastrop, tx to temple, tx. i averaged over 70 mph with a high of 87 mph.
round trip i got 22.6 mpg. 6.7 diesel, stock engine-no mods. 3.73:1 posi...
i run 265-70-17 load range e tires, highway tread. running 55lbs front, 45lbs rear.
cc