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Forum: Forum News & Feedback 04-26-2021, 04:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,080
Posted By gone9
Just a friendly bump. I submitted an official...

Just a friendly bump. I submitted an official request through the contact us link either 4/21/or 4/22 on the bottom. Just verifying after going through the longer than expected list of accounts to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-11-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By gone9
Thanks for your folks input. I kind of thought it...

Thanks for your folks input. I kind of thought it had the boat tail look but thought more or less double checked my double checked numbers and they were spot on. I can't really remember a headwind it...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-22-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By gone9
Ok thanks, that makes sense actually. I did even...

Ok thanks, that makes sense actually. I did even consider zip typing pieces of chloroplast to the sides to "enclose" the sides and making little skirts but the sheer cost of the material kept me from...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-22-2020, 12:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By gone9
Interesting fuel economy phenomenon

So Im pretty comfortable with my current trucks fuel economy. Been tracking since 2016 but I had a really odd occurrence in July I just never got around to asking about...

I purchased a 33ft car...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-06-2019, 03:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,967
Posted By gone9
Id spend a decent amount of money on that if you...

Id spend a decent amount of money on that if you ever thought about selling a kit someone could assemble (weld/bolt together at home).....

Seriously I would just a thought.
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-23-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,959
Posted By gone9
Trailer was finished last night with the final...

Trailer was finished last night with the final coat of paint on the metal and last coat of stain on the deck drying. The shop is around 70 degrees though so it should be dry enough to at least get...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-10-2019, 11:39 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,959
Posted By gone9
So to clarify I did not mean to flat out say im...

So to clarify I did not mean to flat out say im better than most at driving but I drive more cautiously than the majority around me. I have an older brake controller than I have learned my way around...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-05-2019, 12:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,959
Posted By gone9
That funny you mentioned it. I did re do my...

That funny you mentioned it. I did re do my brakes in 2016 when I bought the truck. needed rotors and pads very badly and I cleaned/greased the caliper slide pins. I do check brakes every 5k when I...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-04-2019, 02:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,959
Posted By gone9
slight update. I have 5 Carlisle 225/75r15s...

slight update. I have 5 Carlisle 225/75r15s arriving tonight. Going to check, clean, re grease wheel bearings soon. Im staining the trailer deck material today after work and doing some more paint...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-30-2019, 03:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,959
Posted By gone9
I think you are right. I spent 10yrs through the...

I think you are right. I spent 10yrs through the military in CA and their truck speed limits apply to anyone with a added tow axel so I got used to that. There are very few roads in my area with a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-30-2019, 12:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,959
Posted By gone9
Trailer is not finished yet but did get all the...

Trailer is not finished yet but did get all the cross braces welded, did some test fitting for tie down attachments on frame, adjusted/welded fenders on, last night sanded and wire wheeled/ repaired...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-27-2019, 03:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,959
Posted By gone9
aeromods for trailer?

Haven't found much but... Are their any who mod their trailers? I am almost done making my side by side trailer and was curious if others have done anything with success? I.E. side skirts, some sort...
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-13-2019, 09:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,817
Posted By gone9
I like it. The mudflaps are duraflap brand,...

I like it. The mudflaps are duraflap brand, pricey but second to none quality.
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-26-2018, 01:55 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,879
Posted By gone9
Lol you guys are intense. I officially leave for...

Lol you guys are intense. I officially leave for Idaho on feb 4th. Probably have to wait til summertime but I still want to work on an angled tonneau cover and I’ll have better access to air dam...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-05-2018, 11:38 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,879
Posted By gone9
I had to recalibrate my speedo too. Last year...

I had to recalibrate my speedo too. Last year when I did my level kit on the front end I also went from 265/75R16 up to a 285/75R16 so have whats called an edge insight cs monitor from edge products...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-30-2017, 02:34 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,879
Posted By gone9
I would say average is 67mph but some drastic...

I would say average is 67mph but some drastic rise/drops in elevation. My best average was 17.7mpg after the level kit and tires with summer blend diesel on the same route and I stop at the same gas...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-20-2017, 12:57 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,879
Posted By gone9
Removing the EBPV made cold driving so much...

Removing the EBPV made cold driving so much better... my chip has a no start and high idle mode in addition to various tunes for towing, driving etc.

The high idle and no ebpv made it much more...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-18-2017, 12:03 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,879
Posted By gone9
Unfortunately my total commute to work is under...

Unfortunately my total commute to work is under 30 miles and about 50% city. Once a week I drive about 102 miles (Im taking night classes in sacramento). but the holiday brakes removes the 102 miles...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-17-2017, 08:16 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,879
Posted By gone9
Got truck back on Thursday and double checked all...

Got truck back on Thursday and double checked all fluids and installed the tonneau cover. Won’t be very accurate for measurements this tank but any improvement above 15 will be nice. Been having a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-10-2017, 01:50 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,879
Posted By gone9
Appreciate the info. I’ve done the I5 route back...

Appreciate the info. I’ve done the I5 route back n fourth to Seattle to see some friends, really not bad to Be honest.

We pack a cooler with a light breakfast, snacks, lunch, snacks, fluids etc....
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-09-2017, 04:04 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,879
Posted By gone9
No problem. No construction on an angled tonneau...

No problem. No construction on an angled tonneau cover until January anyways. I have some ideas though and I’ll start buying supplies soon. I’m keeping it simple and waterproof hahaha. Hopefully uv...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-09-2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,879
Posted By gone9
Wheel base is: 141.8inches Total length is:...

Wheel base is: 141.8inches

Total length is: 227 inches/ 18.91ft
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-09-2017, 12:17 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,879
Posted By gone9
Always a fun read. Unfortunately I can’t say I’m...

Always a fun read. Unfortunately I can’t say I’m a Supreme hyper miler yet, but I did OTR trucking and flatbed trucking for a bit after I got out of the Air Force in 2014. I’m familiar with the more...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-06-2017, 03:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,879
Posted By gone9
The tonneau was 50/50 I need something to cover...

The tonneau was 50/50 I need something to cover the bed and keep stuff mostly dry during trips. Worst case for long drives without needing the bed I can cab up a half cover for the bed and a custom...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-06-2017, 01:25 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,879
Posted By gone9
no drilling in the cab for me, but I think I can...

no drilling in the cab for me, but I think I can make flap that bridges the gap between the angled tonneau cover with the conveyor belt and some aluminum strips/brackets. That way its rubber and...
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