SEB

iTrader: (12)

Well I am on to my first mod for getting better Gas Milage. My wife said she is getting me a Bed Cover for my truck for Fathers Day & to start looking. I have a $300 budget.

I have heard rumors of the bed covers actually helping out on Gas Milage & if this can help. I want to get the one that is proven to help with better gas Milage.

Does anyone have any info on what bed cover that is good quality & will help on the gas Milage & will stand against the weather well & keep thing dry. I also want a Cover that I can take off quickly & easy.

Quik

iTrader: (7)

well on mythbusters they tested covers and open bed and etc and the mileage wasnt effected that much at all

chevydudesixty9

Bed Cover will not help... Maybe if you go 80MPH+

The gains will not be noticeable...

If you want to gain gas mileage, read into getting a Custom Tune...

SEB

iTrader: (12)

So this is nothing but more then a myth.

chevydudesixty9

I think you can actually get better mileage with your bed open and tailgate up...

nick993

iTrader: (2)

i think its due to the weight of cover they used. if you found a lower profile cover thats was lightweight or aluminum. i think it would help.

bigredexpress99

iTrader: (15)

I have a snap type tonneau cover on my truck, and its upped mileage by about 1 MPG. I drive 25 miles each way to work, all interstate @ 70-75 MPH. I know the number may not me precise, but my average MPG jumped from 14.8-15.8 and is solid as stone @ that number now. I'm sold. I usually get 380-410 out of a tank. Its all about maintaining speed. And keeping your foot out of it. Thats in the summer time as well and from chock full to dead empty.

slwsilverado2002

i got 2 bed covers 4 sale one is a tonneau is in good conditions with no rips or anything it came with my 02 silverado 6ft bed .. 150. obo... i also got a fiberglass century bed cover for it. it was only on my truck for a day so its brand new with a 7 year warranty 1000. obo it just wasnt the look i was going for

COLDZ71

iTrader: (2)

This is what I will be getting soon. I have been able to find them between $330 and $350. They are preassembled and clamp to the front of the bed, so they are easily removed.

Extang Trifecta

Just noticed Auto Anything (sponsor ) has a sweet deal on them right now.

jf-03-ss

iTrader: (1)

If you are looking for a lightweight very user friendly soft (vinyl) bed cover, then I would look at a Extang Fulltilt cover. You can remove it by yourself in one piece in like 10 seconds. If you shop around you can find one for about $320.00. I have on on my SSS and would not have any other kind. Yes it did help alittle bit w/ milage but it is hard to say off the gas in that thing anyways.