Re: RE: tonneau question - soft -vs-hard

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Thu Jul 18 2002 - 20:49:47 EDT


Ron,
        You're probably right, but would you make up the price difference between
a soft ($200-$250) and hard ($600-$1000) cover in saved gas over the
life of the truck?

        At that point, it's more about convenience and looks.

Ronald Wong wrote:
> For less drag I believe the hard tonneau is better.
>
> Ron
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of Jack Snodgrass
> Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 11:51 AM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: tonneau question - soft -vs-hard
>
>
>
> I'm thinking of getting a tonneau to improve my
> gas mileage. I do about 350 miles per week and want
> to get a few more MPG if possible. As far as MPG goes...
> does it matter if I go with a soft tonneau? I'm
> looking to save cost and figure that a soft tonneau
> is cheaper.
>
> Thanks - jack

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-andy
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