Tonneau cover and gas mileage

kragan · Dec 23rd, 2005, 03:00 PM

I would like to put a tonneau cover on my truck and I have been shopping around a bit. I keep seeing that it will "improve gas mileage" and I understand the theory behind why it would/should. I am wondering if anyone got a noticeable increase in gas mileage after adding one to their truck?

Thanks

AGR · Dec 23rd, 2005, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kragan

I would like to put a tonneau cover on my truck and I have been shopping around a bit. I keep seeing that it will "improve gas mileage" and I understand the theory behind why it would/should. I am wondering if anyone got a noticeable increase in gas mileage after adding one to their truck?

Thanks

Tonneau covers are wonderful. But; unless 80% of your driving is highway miles, I doubt, you will notice any improvement in fuel mileage. However; that is a good thing to tell your Wife to defend your getting one. You did not hear that from me.

RamAirGT22 · Dec 23rd, 2005, 03:33 PM

Yeah I don't think you are gonna notice anything. I didn't anyway.

mitchell35758 · Dec 23rd, 2005, 03:39 PM

I haven't noticed a difference. But I still love it.

I have the snapless one. They suck in the winter time because they seem harder to open up once the vinly has shrunk due to the cold air temp. I still love it though, and it will be back to normal in the spring time.

jerryp58 · Dec 23rd, 2005, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kragan

I would like to put a tonneau cover on my truck and I have been shopping around a bit. I keep seeing that it will "improve gas mileage" and I understand the theory behind why it would/should. I am wondering if anyone got a noticeable increase in gas mileage after adding one to their truck?

Thanks

Another vote for no noticeable MPG change, but like the others, I really like mine.

Gerald · Dec 23rd, 2005, 05:17 PM

I really do like my Fold-A-Cover tonneau, but I have not noticed any improvement on my mileage. I do like being able to lock up all of my Utili-Trac equipment though.

You can see it at www.picturetrail.com/okiescot or at the
Fold-A-Cover site www.foldacover.com.

OkieScot

kragan · Dec 23rd, 2005, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerald

I really do like my Fold-A-Cover tonneau, but I have not noticed any improvement on my mileage. I do like being able to lock up all of my Utili-Trac equipment though.

You can see it at www.picturetrail.com/okiescot or at the
Fold-A-Cover site www.foldacover.com.

OkieScot

I definitely need a locking tonneau and I like your fold-a-cover. I am going to have to email them to see if there is a dealer in my area. I also like your chrome door handles, may I ask where you got them?

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Gerald · Dec 24th, 2005, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kragan

I definitely need a locking tonneau and I like your fold-a-cover. I am going to have to email them to see if there is a dealer in my area. I also like your chrome door handles, may I ask where you got them?

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Chrome door handles came from my local dealership. Part
number 80606-EA05A list $27.93 my cost $19.98. Part
number 80607-EA05A list $25.75 my cost $18.42.

There are several dealers in my area that carry the Fold-A-
Cover so I would guess one of the truck accessory shops in your area would carry them as well.

Good luck.

OkieScot