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Registered: 04-25-10 | What about camper shells? Do they improve gas mileage or reduce it? I am convinced it doesn't help or hurt but my husband thinks it helps...any ideas? |
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Registered: 01-01-11 | I just caught the pick-up tailgate MPG episode. You did this with a newer model of truck. The newer models were designed to reduce drag with the bed to be closed. The new standard truck beds are only 6.5' long, that TOTALLY affects drag.
Thats why the original myth of increased mileage does in fact work. Please somebody- tell these guys to do it again with 1979 Ford F150 with a full 8' bed!!!! the data will be different, I promise.
I understand the behind-the-cab-air-vortex thing, but it affects older trucks quite differently since they are shaped differently. I'm totally disappointed that this fact of general shape and design was completely ignored in this episode!!!!!! NOT SO for those of us who still drive classic steel. You gotta do this again with some classic 1970's or early 80's pickup longbeds!!! thanx |
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Registered: 01-01-11 | What happens if there is a fourwheeler on the back of the truck? |
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Registered: 12-06-08 | or how about with tail gait OFF rather than just up or down ? |
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Registered: 01-01-11 | This is a myth from the 70's/80's the average truck from that time frame was a single cab 8foot bed truck not the 4dr short bed fords that were tested. I'm willing to bet that if they revisit this one with long bed trucks the outcome would be much different. |
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Registered: 02-05-11 | quote: Originally posted by mikem564:
I watched the tailgate episode with much interest. I was surprised with the results. I recently purchased a hard tonneau cover for my truck. I researching covers I found that all of the sellers claimed that the covers saved gas by improving aerodynamics. Considering the results of the tailgate episode I have to wonder if this is true. It might be a good follow-up to look at the effect of a tonneau cover on fuel efficiency.
i have the same question. if you have a hard shell over the bed of the truck, does it effect the gas mileage. that should be a added show |
