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Old 11-25-2011, 08:49 AM   #41 (permalink)
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I know this is an old thread, but this is really nice.

Thanks. The short cap project was fun and the end result has been useful for over 5 years now. That particular truck was totaled a few years since and its successor was full size (Tundra vs Tacoma). Even though not full cab width it's a "good enough" gap filler to help aero wise. Since I started full time RVing with the rig this year the storage became a huge plus. Next up for that project is an adjustable deflector on the short cap so it's definitely still a work in progress.


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Old 11-25-2011, 11:09 AM   #42 (permalink)
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Next up for that project is an adjustable deflector on the short cap
I saw in another forum where the leading edge was not flush/sealed and the owner was not happy with the results. Everyone in that forum pointed out the flaw.

Could you just leave the glass lid open and have that act as a RV deflector?

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Old 11-26-2011, 08:52 AM   #43 (permalink)
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I saw in another forum where the leading edge was not flush/sealed and the owner was not happy with the results. Everyone in that forum pointed out the flaw.

Could you just leave the glass lid open and have that act as a RV deflector?

Slide Hitch/Short Cap
In respect to this thread please see Gap filler short cap for pickup + 5th wheel RV for more on the topic of my project.


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