Tonneau cover gas mileage

Does a tonneau cover really saves you gas? Or is it just a myth.

 

If you're on the fence about a cover, just buy it. It's worth it.

 

it probably doesn’t help, some say it may even hurt. But the difference is so minor you shouldn’t use it as a reason to get one or not.

 

I noticed no increase or decrease in MPG. I did however notice a difference at highway speeds in the way that I didn’t feel like I was being blown around by the wind all the time. I enjoyed mine while I had it, but I like my bed rack more now.

 

I dont know if they help mpg or not (probably negligable if they do)but theyre pretty handy.

 

I don’t know if they do either but while driving my old 2005 double cab Tacoma I got way more turbulence in the wind in the desert than I do in my 2016 double cab with a tonneau cover. Besides that, I love having the added security of a tonneau cover for storage since 3rd gens have the ability to lock the rear tailgate (which you SHOULD be doing to prevent theft).

 

Aerodynamically proven that covers DECREASE mpg on pick ups.

 

It equates to zero sum. It neither hurts...or helps mpg-wise, but it does protect your shit.

 

I get an additional 2 mpg, I was averaging 20 now with I am getting 22. 20 MTOR

 

It increased my gas mileage by about .0047 MPG. Maybe even a tiny bit more!

 

When I had mine I got 1-2 mpg better than an open bed

 

Source?

 

I noticed no difference.

 

I’ve seen no difference. Get one, you’ll love it. I use a Gator tri-fold...easy on, easy off.

 

If you are in a drive thru line for a long time or a stoplight that will destroy your mileage. A light right foot is the biggest impact on mileage.

 

I read a recent post that showed a Consumer Reports article claiming a modern truck will get LESS gas mileage with a cover. But they defined it as a "soft" top. Not sure what that means.

Even though I subscribe, I'm often suspect of their findings. Hell, they recommend the Ridgeline and Ranger OVER the Tacoma! That speaks volumes! LOL

Doesn't matter though. I see way more benefits having a tonneau than not having one.

 

Don't buy one to improve your mpg... buy one to protect the stuff in your bed... or because it looks good.

 

And you don't need to shovel the damn snow outta your box!

haha

 

That is pretty meaningless then because theres no knowing wheither theyre talking about a camper shell or toneau cover. Not to mention its consumer reports so thst says alot right there.

 

I'm pretty sure it was a tonneau cover.

But ya, pretty meaningless in my opinion too.