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Old 07-18-2008, 02:22 PM   #4 (permalink)
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They say no on the tonneau. Here's some info:

PickupTrucks.com Forums: Gas Savings With Tonneau Cover?

Another test says yes:

Testing The Tonneau/ Fuel Economy Theory - Ford Truck World Articles

The mesh probably breaks up the wind back there and helps direct it out the bed.

Conclusion? I bed cap that slopes from the top of the cab, down to the tailgate would be ideal. Jury's out for the tonneau - needs some real-life testing. NasTrucks have them. I have an aluminum tailgate with louvers for towing my 5th wheel, but I can't tell the difference in FE.
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