I am looking to get a bed cover for my truck when I am hauling the wife and kids to see the in-laws. What can I expect on fuel mileage improvement? It is 300 miles from Beaumont to Dallas and mostly interstate driving.
I am looking at either getting the light weight hard cover which weighs +/- 60lbs. or the aluminum tri-fold style. I will be taking it on and off according to when I am pulling the cattle trailer.
Any recommendations on either one or any good deals to be had?
I got the truxedo cover and love it. It's so handy! I wondered if I would like it but I love it! Going on vacation with wife and 2 young daughters going to the beach it takes a truck bed to carry it all and it's dry and secure. I can't tell any fuel mileage gain but it can't hurt! I think it's the best thing I've put on my truck. I gave $299 at Autoanything.com
Have truxedo soft cover on my F-150. Love it!!!! Plus they are manufactured in my home state. Was not able to tell a difference in gas mileage. Have full intentions of getting another one if I get a diesel.
Seems like the Truxedo is a popular choice and after doing some research online I can see why. I was also looking at a trifold cover that was hard enough to stand on (can't remember name right now) but for twice the price not sure what I gain from it.
Went with the Access TonnoSport bed cover. It is comparable to the Truxedo Lo-Pro which I liked but the Access was a little less expensive. Thanks all for the input.
I like the lo pro look. If I had been sure I was going to like a cover as much as I do I would have went with it. Has anyone seen the tool boxs that fit behind the wheel well that swings out? I think it would be great since I keep my fuel additive and stuff in a metal milk crate in the corner where I can get to it. That little tool box is $219 for each side.
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