40 miles each way for me Keith with a A.R.E.
hard tonneau and I would not have a Dakota without
one. I think my mpg was more like +.3, but with the
3.90s everything helps.
GS -
>
> I have seen it said by others on this list that tonneau covers saving =
> gas are a myth.
> I have proof that is FALSE! Of course it depends on your driving habits. =
> If you take short trips around town and that's it, then know you =
> probably won't see a difference.
> I commute about 45 miles each way, all open and highway every weekday at =
> least. Without the cover I was consistently lousy 16 mpg (my driving =
> habits aren't exactly lightfooted either!) in a 5 speed V6 Dakota!!!!!! =
> Even handling on a windy day was like riding a bucking ....(I can't =
> bring myself to say bronco (Ford)!!!!)...Barracuda! I could actually =
> feel the truck being held back if I was driving into the wind!=20
> Enter the new soft tonneau cover - average mpg so far 18 - 19 mpg!!!! =
> Windy days (like the ride home today) no longer slow this speeding =
> Dakota!!!!
> So I say to anyone who does a lot of highway driving, a tonneau cover =
> will make a noticeable difference. I'm not saying you're V6 will be =
> toasting Mustangs with just a cover, but the truck will be more =
> responsive in windy weather and thank you with better gas mileage!
> Keith
> 99 Dakota Sport+ CC 4x4 V6
>
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