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Old 02-24-2010, 05:20 PM   #28 (permalink)
KamperBob
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Originally Posted by ChazInMT View Post
I think the updraft is caused by either an effect of the large low pressure area we create by having the downslope AeroCaps, or, it is just how it is with GM style pickup bodies. I have the same updraft on mine as evidenced by the water scum trails.
Or maybe the updraft is not caused by the cap at all. Come to think of it, rain water on my side windows (pushed around the A pillar) tends to crawl uphill. Given the amount of side taper maybe the cab itself is the cause. Any test data on side windows laying around?

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