07-14-2008, 01:46 PM
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Full Tonneau vs Partial
My truck is often used to haul and a full tonneau is a large pain to deal with for me but the 20 inch cover over the rear, near the tailgate noted in the SAE Truck Aerodynamics Test (2004-01-1146) seemed to offer a good portion of the benifits of a full tonneau. It would be a simple item I could fab up and slap on for my occasional high speed jaunts. Has anyone here tried it? Comments encouraged.
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My ultimate goal is not necessarily the highest mpg but to make my trucks more efficient configured as I need them.
Old Reliable '86 Ford F-250HD 4x4, 6.9L diesel
Red '00 Honda Accord Coupe, 3.0L V6, automatic
The Plugger '05 Ford F-150HD 4x4, Regular Cab, 8-ft bed, 8,200# GVW, 5.4L V8, automatic, 4.10:1 ratios, 285/70R-17D tires
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07-14-2008, 02:38 PM
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FYI: aerohead posted some info on the rear "half tonneau". Apparently, in combination with a cab roof partial "Kammback" like extension, the increase in efficiency is decent:
Partial tonneau info
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07-14-2008, 03:07 PM
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Thanks, MetroMPG- Did a search on the site but must not have had the terms just right to find that one. Not too much info but a few clues for further research. Thanks!
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The Frugal Four Wheeler and Farmer
My ultimate goal is not necessarily the highest mpg but to make my trucks more efficient configured as I need them.
Old Reliable '86 Ford F-250HD 4x4, 6.9L diesel
Red '00 Honda Accord Coupe, 3.0L V6, automatic
The Plugger '05 Ford F-150HD 4x4, Regular Cab, 8-ft bed, 8,200# GVW, 5.4L V8, automatic, 4.10:1 ratios, 285/70R-17D tires
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07-14-2008, 05:52 PM
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I found that one already! I'm going to corncob something and test it myself.
BTW, I like your ForkenSwift. Had a chance to spend a week driving Wilde Evolution's Lectro-Rover around Moab back in 2000. Really loved it. Would like to build a little electric for myself someday.
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Jim Allen
The Frugal Four Wheeler and Farmer
My ultimate goal is not necessarily the highest mpg but to make my trucks more efficient configured as I need them.
Old Reliable '86 Ford F-250HD 4x4, 6.9L diesel
Red '00 Honda Accord Coupe, 3.0L V6, automatic
The Plugger '05 Ford F-150HD 4x4, Regular Cab, 8-ft bed, 8,200# GVW, 5.4L V8, automatic, 4.10:1 ratios, 285/70R-17D tires
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