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Originally Posted by slowmover
Woke up your thread, Bob, in reference to a new aero cap build and questions over resistance to crosswinds. Any comment with a few years of driving done in re your build??
Aero cap versus crosswinds.
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Good day Ross! How ya been?
well after driving with the "aero cap" installed mileage has stayed right around 19.7 mpg week in-week out. (same as it was right after the installation) 95% secondary roads, max speed limit of 55 mph on 50% of the commute, 35-45 mph for the remainder of the commute.
Anyway back to the topic at hand. I haven't really noticed any detrimental affects with regards to crosswind handleing. IMO the increased "sail" area is offset by the smoother airflow across the back of the truck by covering the "turbulance trap" (aka. truck bed). I have noticed that when towing no matter what type of trailer is being dragged around now there "seems" to be alot less turbulance induced buffeting compared to no cap. Might have (probably) has something to do with how the air comes off the back of the truck.
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Bob,
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