Never Thought I Needed A Bed Cover...
#31
From MPG experiments and from Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations, (albeit, without a cover) it's been proven that removing the tailgate, or leaving it flipped down, does not improve MPG. A tailgate in closed position helps build up a wedge of high-pressure air that lets the turbulence coming over the top of the cab be buffered and it slips off the truck better.
I wonder if there are similar studies for cover vs. no cover.
I wonder if there are similar studies for cover vs. no cover.
#32
Senior Member
This is my first truck and I've had it for almost a year. For the first few months, I never wanted a bed cover. My dad always had a cap growing up, and I didn't want one of those either.
But like you, we started driving my truck more and more over the wife's Traverse. After having some groceries get rained on a little I started thinking about it.
Then we planned a couple tent camping trips this summer, and in the past took her SUV with a hitch rack and roof bag, but I was positive that I wasn't going to go camping and not take my truck, that's just silliness.
So, bought a Bak Revolver X2 about a week before our first trip, and loaded the bed up with everything and couldn't have been happier.
I love my having a cover now. And I love the ease of the hard rolling cover for hauling bigger stuff.
But like you, we started driving my truck more and more over the wife's Traverse. After having some groceries get rained on a little I started thinking about it.
Then we planned a couple tent camping trips this summer, and in the past took her SUV with a hitch rack and roof bag, but I was positive that I wasn't going to go camping and not take my truck, that's just silliness.
So, bought a Bak Revolver X2 about a week before our first trip, and loaded the bed up with everything and couldn't have been happier.
I love my having a cover now. And I love the ease of the hard rolling cover for hauling bigger stuff.
#33
Meek One
#34
I've heard that removing the tailgate lowers mileage. I wonder how that differs from adding a cover?
Last edited by lovemyboost; 09-13-2016 at 06:47 PM. Reason: spelling
#35
#36
Senior Member
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Here is the video that explains it from ford:
2015 Ford F-150 Tailgate Myth Debunked | Autoblog - YouTube
2015 Ford F-150 Tailgate Myth Debunked | Autoblog - YouTube
#38
Senior Member
From MPG experiments and from Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations, (albeit, without a cover) it's been proven that removing the tailgate, or leaving it flipped down, does not improve MPG. A tailgate in closed position helps build up a wedge of high-pressure air that lets the turbulence coming over the top of the cab be buffered and it slips off the truck better.
I wonder if there are similar studies for cover vs. no cover.
I wonder if there are similar studies for cover vs. no cover.
#39
Senior Member
My thoughts exactly and if you don't haul a lot of stuff that can screw it up then it is a nice addition.
#40
Originally Posted by Pikkup
I did look at the hard roll ups, and they are nice too, but went with the tri fold style.
No real reason for one over the other, both styles look to be very well made...
No real reason for one over the other, both styles look to be very well made...