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Old 04-18-2001, 12:28 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Gas Mileage w/ topper

I am thinking about buy an ARE Z series fiberglass topper, will it increase my fuel fuel mileage when towing my 28' travel trailer?
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Re: Gas Mileage w/ topper

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I have a snugtop on my truck and I can't really tell a difference in gas mileage loaded/unloaded [img]images/icons/crazy.gif[/img]. It is nice to have it though. Good luck.
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Re: Gas Mileage w/ topper

A topper will help a bit. helped a bit on my F250. made a big dif on my ranger 2-3MPG. they say the best thing to do is run without a tail gate. [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img]
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Re: Gas Mileage w/ topper

A couple of students at Western New England College conducted some tests on improving the aerodynamic characteristics of a Dodge Ram pickup. They evaluated the effects of std. tailgates, cargo nets, tonneau covers, and caps on truck mileage. Interesting info. Go to: http://mars.acnet.wnec.edu/~ehaffner/did.htm
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Re: Gas Mileage w/ topper

Very interesting indeed.
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Re: Gas Mileage w/ topper

yes Very interesting indeed [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]
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Re: Gas Mileage w/ topper

Excellent info jaxon- thanks!
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