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Old 04-17-2013, 02:21 PM   #18 (permalink)
JRMichler
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Originally Posted by stillsearching View Post

a 3 ton utility tractor or skid steer (which might have some kind of custom aero-cap put on it to be used during towing if it's done regularily - ie a collapsable boattail behind its cab),

Plus slickest aero is no longer a guarantee for all loads, just many.
Try laying 2 or 3 long poles over the top of the skid steer, then pulling a tarp over the top of the poles. Tie down the tarp hard enough to flex the poles and end up with a smooth curve. The result won't be an ideal teardrop, but will be far better than a naked skid steer (think parachute).
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06 Canyon: The vacuum gauge plus wheel covers helped increase summer 2015 mileage to 38.5 MPG, while summer 2016 mileage was 38.6 MPG without the wheel covers. Drove 33,021 miles 2016-2018 at 35.00 MPG.

22 Maverick: Summer 2022 burned 62.74 gallons in 3145.1 miles for 50.1 MPG. Winter 2023-2024 - 2416.7 miles, 58.66 gallons for 41 MPG.
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