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sid · 03-08-2011, 09:08 PM

All three pickups (a Toyota SR5 and two Ford Rangers) I've owned got better fuel economy with a standard topper on than with just an open bed, typically about 10 % better.

I've never tried a tonneau.

With my present truck, I did try it with an open bed and the tailgate on and off (not down, completely off). I didn't notice any difference in FE, though I probably wouldn't have noticed anything less than a couple of percent difference.

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sid EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 202 grayranger - '10 Ford Ranger XL 2 door supercab 90 day: 31.27 mpg (US) Thanks: 27 Thanked 48 Times in 28 Posts	All three pickups (a Toyota SR5 and two Ford Rangers) I've owned got better fuel economy with a standard topper on than with just an open bed, typically about 10 % better. I've never tried a tonneau. With my present truck, I did try it with an open bed and the tailgate on and off (not down, completely off). I didn't notice any difference in FE, though I probably wouldn't have noticed anything less than a couple of percent difference. __________________ 2010 Ford Ranger, extra cab, 2.3 liter http://www.stonemarmot.com Band's latest song/music video "I Sing Along" Last edited by sid; 03-08-2011 at 09:13 PM..