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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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I have a long bed soft cover and drive mostly highway. It seems like I get slightly better mileage with it off but not much different. I like it so I keep it on. I like the fact I can leave things in the bed of the truck and no one bothers it. It's the out of sight out of mind thing since a soft cover offers no security. So after all that if you like it leave it on if not take it off. I don't think it's going to make enough difference in mileage to change your mind.

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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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imo im not in favor of it,my bro had one and saw no improvement in mileage,as for me i throw all kinds of crap back there,but idk wat u do w urs
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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sounds like im better off selling it that will put gas in my tank
 
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 07:28 AM
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id take it off anyways cause it sounds like you dont want it on there anyway the reason i took mine off is cause it had become a pain in my rear. just average a couple 3 or 4 tanks of gas mpg together than have a buddy help you take it off then average a couple 3 or 4 tanks of gas mpg together that way and see which way is better.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 08:05 AM
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I have a SCREW with an Undercover tonneau cover and I notice no difference in power or fuel economy with it on or off, it is pretty light though.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 08:11 AM
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Mythbusters tested some covers, and did find slight increases in economy. I would have one just for the fact they look cool, and it keeps people from taking you stuff.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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Mine broke and the wind caught it one day and then it sxratched the driver's door. $500 down the drain plus the door needs work. Wish I could paint flames good enuff. I could cover a lot of scratches and wouldn't need color natch. I vote don't have one.
 
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