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Bow · 09-20-2011, 03:14 AM

I do it... Well, I use too in Texas (no freeways up here in Southern Maryland...)

But I'd jump on the CB and ask the driver if he'd mind me sliding in behind him and saving some gas...

99% of the time, they didn't care, and on a long run, we'd strike up a conversation.

I ran from Houston of Oklohoma City like that in my '91 240SX fastback. Running 85 mph, A/C on, no cruise control, and drafting, we got 45+ MPG.... the wife was snoozing and I was BS'ing with the truck driver...

Bottom line, if you ask, they are usually cool with it, and will warn you if there is something coming up in the road....

09-20-2011, 03:14 AM	#45 (permalink)
Bow Old School Hashiriya Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 87 Fred - '98 Nissan Frontier XE 90 day: 26.57 mpg (US) Thanks: 8 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	I do it... Well, I use too in Texas (no freeways up here in Southern Maryland...) But I'd jump on the CB and ask the driver if he'd mind me sliding in behind him and saving some gas... 99% of the time, they didn't care, and on a long run, we'd strike up a conversation. I ran from Houston of Oklohoma City like that in my '91 240SX fastback. Running 85 mph, A/C on, no cruise control, and drafting, we got 45+ MPG.... the wife was snoozing and I was BS'ing with the truck driver... Bottom line, if you ask, they are usually cool with it, and will warn you if there is something coming up in the road.... __________________ Bow