Bruce
I have a nice fiberglass shell. Mileage went down 1.5mpg and we do a lot of
highway driving. The truck squatted about 3/4" so I put in a 1" lift block.
The weight was not noticeable as the shell weighs the same as my
brother-in-law. ;-)
Patrick O'Day
2000 Dakota 4x4, 4.7L, CC
Profile at www.dakota-truck.net/profiles/dakota/Cy9WFjn1QtCYw/profile.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce B" <bruce@coldmourning.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2001 9:24 AM
Subject: DML: camper shells
> Hey guy's,
>
> Let's talk about hard covers and shells. The adviser at the dealership
> warned me that some DAK owners have complained about bad noises coming
from
> the rear end when you add a shell. He said it's creates a condition where
> the harmonics from the rear end resonate through the cab "CC" at speeds
> around 50-60 MPH.
>
> Anyone experience this???
>
> Also looking to hear first had 2 things
>
> 1. How did a cab height shell effect gas mileage? And power "4.7L"
> 2.How much does a cover help mileage?
>
> I hull music gear so I need security and if I can get better mileage out
of
> the deal too I might as well go for it. But I think cover will not be
tall
> enough for my needs.
>
>
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