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gillenium · 10-06-2008, 01:13 AM

I have a Dodge Dakota Quad Cab work truck. It has a fiberglass topper with a Yakima ladder rack and ladder. I usually take the ladder off the rack when I'm going somewhere that I know I won't need it. Being new to the site/forum, is there anything you can recommend to reduce the hit I'm taking when driving with the ladder? Would a wind deflector like those you see on the big rigs help? Any other ideas?

10-06-2008, 01:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
gillenium EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, MI Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Improved efficiency with ladder/rack on truck? I have a Dodge Dakota Quad Cab work truck. It has a fiberglass topper with a Yakima ladder rack and ladder. I usually take the ladder off the rack when I'm going somewhere that I know I won't need it. Being new to the site/forum, is there anything you can recommend to reduce the hit I'm taking when driving with the ladder? Would a wind deflector like those you see on the big rigs help? Any other ideas?